Remove Carbon Fiber Remove Motor Remove MPH Remove Recharge
article thumbnail

MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

Green Car Congress

The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The drive motor is a 3-phase asynchronous AC induction unit with maximum output of 240kW; the 621.6VDC battery pack has 93.24 Load capacity is 72 passengers.

Li-ion 291
article thumbnail

Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

Green Car Congress

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. As a comparison, the new Chevrolet Spark EV uses a 100 kW motor with 542 N·m of torque. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

article thumbnail

BMW shows i Pedelec Concept e-bike

Green Car Congress

Because the electric hub motor only assists the rider’s pedaling up to 25 km/h (16 mph), the BMW i Pedelec Concept does not need to be insured or registered, no licence is required to use it, and the rider does not have to wear a helmet. The compact bicycle can be folded up quickly; the trunk of the BMW i3 Concept has room for two.

BMW 240
article thumbnail

Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

Green Car Congress

The permanent magnet synchronous electric motor is located at the lowest point on the frame and drives the bottom bracket shaft directly; the rear wheel is driven by a chain. The electric motor generates a maximum output of 2.3 Its capacity is 530 Wh and it can be fully recharged from a 230 V supply in two and a half hours.

Audi 361
article thumbnail

BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

Green Car Congress

The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. Plug-in hybrid system. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

BMW 281
article thumbnail

Lamborghini presents super sports V12 hybrid HPEV Revuelto

Green Car Congress

An output of 1015 CV is delivered from the combined power of an entirely new combustion engine together with three electric motors, alongside a double-clutch gearbox that makes its debut on a 12-cylinder Lamborghini for the first time. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

article thumbnail

XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. kWh to cover more than 0.6

Plug-in 324