The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Or the EDMs can use generator power AND battery power for, uh, max power (apologies to Homer Simpson). Yes, the Ramcharger is basically an extended-range electric. There is apparently no mechanical connection between the V6 and the wheels. A power inverter module connects to a junction box.

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Charging Juice DC Gas-Electric 85

Cars That Think

MARCH 18, 2022

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. Volkswagen's current ID models with 77 kWh battery option now come ready for bidirectional charging.

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GM Ford Power Powered 93

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. The range-extending engine is a 1.5-liter Transaxle configuration and operating modes.

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Volt GM 2016 Extended Range 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Fiat unveiled the 2013 Fiat 500e battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. A 24 kWh liquid-cooled/heated Li-ion battery powers an 83 kW permanent-magnet, three-phase synchronous drive motor with 147 lb-ft (200 N·m) of torque. 2013 Fiat 500e. Click to enlarge.

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2013 Auto Volt Chrysler 261