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During the serial media launch events for the Chevrolet Volt, GM provided more detail (subsequent to the completion of related patent work) on the novel drive architecture applied in their first extendedrange electric vehicle to enhance the efficiency of both the battery electric and extended-range driving modes.
The diesel-fueled Capstone microturbine produces ultra-low emissions and requires less maintenance than the traditional combustion engine found in today’s hybrid-electric vehicles. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% batterypower in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. Dror Ben David.
Examples of degradation effects causing Li-ion batterypower or capacity fading. Roland Matthé, GM technical manager for the Voltec battery system, provided an overview of GM’s views on the requirements and challenges for batteries specifically for extendedrange electric vehicles—i.e.,
Elements of Raser’s current series plug-in hybrid (extendedrange electric vehicle) drive system. Berg helped found Li-ion battery company Valence and has served on the board of directors since September 1991. SIDI turbocharged engine. Click to enlarge. Raser Technologies, Inc. Earlier post.).
The Lotus City Car concept provides a showcase for Lotus Engineering’s Electrical and Electronic Integration and Efficient Performance competencies, featuring an advanced series hybrid drivetrain with the Lotus RangeExtenderengine ( earlier post ). Tags: City car Electric (Battery) Plug-ins.
meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. liter enginepowers a generator with 53 kW peak output. Earlier post.).
The extended-range electric vehicle Ampera is Europe’s Nº1 passenger electric-drive vehicle with more than 20% market share, according to Opel sales figures from May 2012. A 16 kWh lithium ion batterypowers the 111kW/150 hp electric motor of the Ampera. liter, 63 kW/86 hp gasoline engine.
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.
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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 batterypowers an 83 kW permanent-magnet, three-phase synchronous drive motor with 147 lb-ft (200 N·m) of torque. Vehicle engineering. 2013 Fiat 500e. Click to enlarge.
TREV is a rangeextender system that uses a micro-turbine (fueled either by liquid or gaseous fuels) to generate electricity that charges a battery pack. The batterypowers the motors that drive the wheels. Earlier post.). seconds, 350 km/h (217 mph) restricted top speed).
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