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will be a training and general aviation aircraft which will also have a combustion engine within the fuselage to provide an extendedrange or endurance. Because of timing and availability constraints, off-the-shelf Lithium polymer batteries are used in the technology demonstrator, giving an endurance of between 45 minutes and 1 hour.
The supercar will be available late this year, while the SOLO will be available in 2011, said Velozzi CEO, Roberto Velozzi. In November 2009, Capstone introduced a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit. Earlier post.).
Volvo Car USA is bringing a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the US in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability.
Continuous output is rated at 45 kW (61 hp), with peak power of 75 kW (102 hp) available in short bursts. 150 N·m (111 lb-ft) of torque is continuously available, and peak torque is 240 N·m (177 lb-ft). A fully depleted battery can be recharged in approximately three hours from the 380 volt grid.
Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extendedrange electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. By comparison, the Volt offers 38 miles of electric driving, and a full range of 382 miles (615 km). The vehicle can be completely recharged in about 4.5
has launched a new extended-range product line. With the new TerraVolt XR extended-range battery, Proterra buses can now be configured to travel up to 180 miles (290 km) between charges. Electric transitbus manufacturer Proterra Inc. Both battery systems are compatible with Proterra’s on-route and in-depot chargers.
The first will see the vehicle converted from its respective conventional powertrain into a simple battery electric vehicle (BEV) incorporating efficiency optimized control strategies within the framework of a simple architecture based on conventional 3kW recharging rate.
The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extendedrange on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion.
A Proterra 40-foot Catalyst XR (extendedrange) electric bus drove 258 miles (415 miles) on a single charge under test conditions at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds (LPG). Proterra offers both extended-range (XR) and fast-charge (FC) versions of its electric bus, using different battery technologies. Earlier post.).
The hydrogen fuel cell can extend the range of a battery-electric bus to up to 300 miles on a single refueling and requires no off-board electric recharging. With this important accomplishment, the FCEBs are commercially available for sale utilizing FTA funding. —Chris Stoddart, President of New Flyer.
Focus Electric features an advanced charging system that allows the car’s battery to fully recharge in four hours—nearly half the time of Nissan Leaf—using available 240-volt outlets that can be installed in residential garages. By the end of 2012, Focus Electric will be available in 19 markets across the US.
A limited number of Focus Electrics will first be available in California and the New York/New Jersey areas. Availability of the Focus Electric will expand in 2012 to the remaining 15 launch markets as production ramps up. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.;
The EVer (Electric Vehicle extendedrange) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extendedrange electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.
GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. Additional consumer information on eligibility requirements and the application process will be available when the Volt goes on sale later this year.
Available charging stations are shown in green, while. ChargePoint networked charging stations are available for installation from 120 volts to 240 volts AC charging and up to 500 volts DC charging. Trip mapping function in Coulomb’s iPhone EV charging station locator app. charging stations that are in use are shown in blue.
With a range of up to 300 miles (483 km), the bus can be refueled in 6-20 minutes depending on the model and operating conditions, and requires no overnight plug-in electrical re-charging. The only tailpipe output is clean water vapor. New Flyer has more than 50 years of experience manufacturing zero-emission buses (ZEBs).
2025 Hyundai Inster review: the $40k city SUV challenge to the MG4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin The three-model Inster line-up also includes the $42,500 Extendedrange and the faux SUV Inster Cross priced at $45,000. The Standard range has a claimed 11.7-second The Standard range has a claimed 11.7-second
Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium ExtendedRange Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. The Mach-E has a 91 kilowatt-hour (kWh) extendedrange battery, and a 10.5
The program seeks to test rapidly evolving electric vehicle technologies that have enhanced operating characteristics including extendedrange, better integrated subsystems and lighter weight construction. Funding for the buses has been made available using Measure R funds dedicated for transit operations.
Volvo continues progress towards fully electric future with uniform naming introduced across its UK model range Fully electric C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge align with other models to become the EC40 and EX40 respectively Both cars available with new Single Motor ExtendedRange powertrain, offering driving range of up to.
The turbogenerator system will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio by delivering an on-board power source with scalable power offerings between 500kW and 1200kW enabling extendedrange on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and later, as it becomes available, through hydrogen combustion.
A sample of the second proposed label for an extendedrange electric vehicle. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 specifically calls on EPA and DOT to rate available vehicles according to fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions and smog forming pollutants. Click to enlarge.
Traditional OnStar features such as door lock, unlock and remote horn and lights—which have typically been accessible only through a call into the OnStar call center—will now be available via the application. Demonstration applications for the Motorola Droid and Blackberry Storm are available at OnStarMobileDemo.com. Earlier post.)
The eGen Flex electric hybrid system includes a new drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system. The energy storage system incorporates the latest Lithium Titanate (LTO) technology, which significantly increases energy density, allows for faster charging and enables pure electric (engine off) extendedrange capability.
It complements Chevrolet’s growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology. The Spark EV offers customers living in urban areas who have predictable driving patterns or short commutes an all-electric option.
The plug-in hybrid version of the Buick crossover will combine a modified version of GM’s 2-Mode Hybrid system; advanced lithium-ion battery cells and charging technology developed for GM’s Voltec system, which will debut in the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle in late 2010; and an efficient direct-injected 3.6L
The combination of the North American Repower Renewable CNG solutions and PHEV technology from EDI represents an ideal combination, allowing complete duty cycle operation without refuel/recharging with extendedrange, and constant vehicle operation, like in the case of Sectran Security. Earlier post.).
kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. kW system, a complete recharge can be achieved in as little as 2.3 The new system is standard on the 2019 Volt Premier model and available on the LT trim.
Cummins’ proprietary control technology enables the zero-emissions bus range to be extended by optimally managing subsystems, allowing the charge of the battery to be extended. A power assist function is available from the battery pack whenever the system needs additional energy.
It features the proven Xcelsior transit bus platform with enhancements of extendedrange batteries (made with US-based technology and manufacturing), industry-leading hill climbing ability, the highest passenger load carrying capacity, and ability to recharge with interoperable equipment available from globally recognized charging system suppliers.
The powertrain system features an advanced battery liquid cooling system, an innovative motor efficiency optimizer, a rechargeable energy storage system mated to a low gear design, and low-rolling resistance tires. There are three charging modes available: immediate charging, time delay charging, and time delay and rate charging.
The battery weighs approximately 85 kg (187 lbs) and can be recharged in only three to four hours on a 230 V connection. miles) in extendedrange. In very cold weather, an ethanol bruner provides range-neutral heating is available. The electric motor in Visio.M The unit with a thermal heating power of about 4.5
Energy sources, paths, storage media, and propulsion systems available or in development. Motive power comes from the battery pack when available and when power and speed requirements are below 53kW and/or 56 MPH. The range in battery pack capacity allows for evaluation of the effect of battery pack size on liquid fuel consumption.
Eco-buttons deaden throttle-response in exchange for marginal range improvement, the company suggests. Our objective was to make the full potential and excitement of the e-powertrain immediately available and apparent to 500e customers. The system will then calculate routes and visually indicate whether the destinations are in range.
Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extendedrange electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). Adaptive cruise control is available.
Camry hybrid) PHEV with a 4 kWh and an 8 kWh pack; and a series hybrid (extended-range electric vehicle, e.g., Volt) with a 12 kWh and a 16 kWh pack. To maximize charge depletion, the engine only provides the requested wheel power without recharging the battery. Optimum engine power strategy.
Despite this cost challenge, however, the report projects steady growth for hybrid and electric cars—including mild- and full-hybrids; plug-in hybrids; extendedrange electric vehicles; and fully electric vehicles.
President Barack Obama announced the availability of the funding during a visit to Southern California Edison’s Electric Vehicle Center today. For purposes of production volume estimation each PHEV battery must be capable of delivering at least 5 kWh of available energy (total production of 100,000 to 500,000 kWh).
Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels. Earlier post.).
We’ve chosen the rangiest model available in the line-up, including those where a larger battery is available. Range figures are according to the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure) cycle. 625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900 Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match.
The electric SUV will be available in two versions: A single-motor extendedrange and a twin-motor performance model. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo Cars) The extendedrange version includes up to 275 miles of range. These models will join the already popular C40 and XC40 Recharge in Volvo’s all-electric lineup.
Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extendedrange EV at the North American International Auto Show. New, five-passenger seating with available rear heated seats. Available illuminated charge port. The Voltec propulsion system includes the battery, drive unit, range-extending engine and power electronics.
Pricing ranges from $56,395 to $75,393 for the EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line we drove. Kia Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige AWD Kia had the midsize Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige AWD available to take on the off-road course, which we gladly did. If you have the need for size, efficiency and a great ride, check-out the EV9. The turbocharged 2.5-liter
GM is producing 2 vehicles a day with the goal of having a total of 76 vehicles available by the end of the summer; these vehicles will be used for validation testing ranging from fit and finish reviews, to durability testing to eventual crash testing. Direct injection will be available on 13 models in 2010. Click to enlarge.
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