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Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 concept, an extendedrange electric vehicle that uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR Drives. seconds, and 80-145 km/h (50-90 mph) in 2.3 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Active aerodynamics.
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 Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine. The supercar is designed to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and reach a top speed of over 200 mph, according to Velozzi. Earlier post.).
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). Average speed was 30 mph (48 km/h); average energy consumption was 0.8 Proterra’s fast charge vehicle uses a 100 kWh pack.
F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT.
Mercedes has now provided some additional details on the extendedrange electric vehicle, BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS. rangeextender is installed in the area of the rear axle. liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine (the same as in the smart for two) installed in the area of the rear axle serves as the rangeextender.
Equipped with a single-speed transmission, drivetrain provides the vehicle with an all-electric range of 60 km (37 miles) from its 14.8 With the rangeextender, the city car has a full range of 500 km (311 miles). kWh battery pack to cover the majority of daily journeys operating as a plug-in EV.
Audi’s A1 e-tron, introduced at the Geneva Motor Show ( earlier post ), is a range-extended electric city concept vehicle featuring a 75 kW (102 hp) peak power electric traction motor and a single-rotor single-rotor Wankel engine coupled with an electrical generator with a charge rating of up to 15 kW. L/100 km (123.80
Twenty units of the Audi A1 e-tron extendedrange electric vehicle ( earlier post ) are on the roads of the Munich pilot region in a fleet trial by partners Audi, E.ON, the public utility Stadtwerke München (SwM), and Technische Universität München (TUM). primarily in outlying areas. It consumes 1.9
In total, BYD plug-ins have accumulated more than 1.769 million all-electric miles (2.847 million km) and have seen no diminished range or capacity due to rapid-charging. The Shenzhen e6 Taxi fleet has now accumulated ~1,730,000 all-electric miles (2.77 kg) of carbon-dioxide per-day-per-auto when driven to the EV range.
kWh Li-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8 Equipped with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, Mach-E has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles. In extended-range all-wheel-drive configurations, Mach-E is targeting 332 horsepower and 417 lb. -ft.
Equipped with a Li-ion battery pack from Deutsche Accumotive (a joint venture of Daimler and Evonik), the E-CELL PLUS has a battery-only range of up to 100 km (62 miles). liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine rangeextender delivers a total range of up to 600 km (373 miles). A 50 kW (67 hp), 1.0-liter
The power it generates is used primarily to drive the car’s 111 hp (82 kW) electric motor, but the driver can also choose to let the generator charge the battery, thus increasing the car’s operating range on electricity. Technical concept III: Volvo V60 with parallel-connected rangeextender. Click to enlarge.
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 will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extendedrange electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. A 120V charge cord set is standard.
The Revero GTE will join the GTS, GT and original Revero as the fourth model in Karma’s Revero family, initially offering two versions—both 200-mile and 300-milerange configurations. Later in the year, a 400-mile (estimated) hyper-range version will be available.
In China, GM and its joint ventures currently offer light electrification technology with the Buick LaCrosse eAssist; full hybrid technology with the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid; extended-range electric vehicle technology with the Chevrolet Volt; and battery-electric vehicle technology with the locally produced Sail SPRINGO EV ( earlier post ).
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The production version of the extendedrange electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Independent research shows that around 80% of Europeans drive less than 60 kilometers (37 miles) per day.
has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. With only a 15 kW motor, the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). miles) for a single battery charge. miles) in extendedrange. million (US$13.7 The electric motor in Visio.M
The vehicle marks a number of firsts for Infiniti: first range-extender electric driveline; first mid-ship sports cart; first car the company has developed in Europe—and the first car it has built as part of a UK-government sponsored technology initiative. The REEV project network. Click to enlarge.
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Equipped with a BYD Iron-phosphate FE battery pack, the e6 Premier has an expected range of 300 km (186.4 miles) on urban roads, while its projected top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). The K9 is able to run 250+ km (155+ miles) on a single charge. The BYD S6DM SUV is an independent 4WD dual-mode electric SUV.
Axeon will provide a pre-production battery pack that combines an advanced battery with an energy density of 230 Wh/kg and innovative mechanical design, meaning not only improved battery efficiency, but also improved performance and extendedrange in a smaller, lighter and less rigid package.
kWh, which boosts the electric range by up to 30%. Measured in line with the WLTP EAER City cycle, the Cayenne E-Hybrid can now cover up to 48 kilometers (30 miles) with zero local emissions (NEDC: up to 56 kilometers), while the Turbo S E-Hybrid covers up to 42 kilometers (26 miles) (NEDC: up to 53 kilometres).
Balqon Corporation began offering lithium-ion batteries as an extendedrange alternative to lead-acid traction batteries for its entire product line of of-highway Class 8 yard tractors and drayage vehicles in July. The Mule M150 can carry a max load of 7 tons and is able to travel at a speed of up to 55 mph (89 km/h).
The Karma—an extended-range electric vehicle—is scheduled to be launched in late 2010. The Fisker Karma is expected to have a range of 50 full-electric miles on a charge and a total range of 300 miles with an on-board generator turned by a 2.0L Earlier post.).
On specific test schedules conducted by LG Chem, the demonstration vehicles may achieve a range of up to 160 km (100 miles). Part of the demonstration fleet’s task is to test a “quick charge” application that could reduce the charge time significantly. The vehicles can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2
The Fisker Karma PHEV is an extendedrange electric vehicle. With seating for four, the Karma has a range of 50 all-electric miles on a full charge of its lithium-ion battery, and a total range of 300 miles thanks to an on-board generator turned by the traditional but efficient 2.0L
Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extendedrange EV at the North American International Auto Show. The new propulsion system will offer a General Motors’-estimated total driving range of some 420 miles and with regular charging, owners are expected to travel more than 1,000 miles on average between gas fill-ups.
The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Electric range is 130 km (81 miles) under a variety of road conditions and 200 km (124 iles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). US$0.74) per 100 km to drive when charged during lower-cost off-peak hours (between 10:00 p.m. The Sail SPRINGO EV can be charged using a 3.3-kW
F-150 Lightning Pro Specifications Standard Range Battery Where work meets play 4×4 with a single speed transmission Dual electric motors 98 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery 452 horsepower (hp) 775 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.) 0-60 mph: 4.5 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0
On a single battery charge, this compact car can cover around 140 km (86.99 It powers the car from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11.2 seconds and on up to a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph). In efficiency mode, which is designed for maximum range, the output of the electric motor is limited to 50 kW (68 hp). Earlier post.).
Starting from a energy-based powertrain simulation model validated on experimental data from the PHEV, the researchers conducted a first- and second-law analysis to identify the potential for engine waste heat recovery, considering a variety of driving cycles and assuming the vehicle operating in charge-sustaining (HEV) mode. Skarke et al.
kWh, 115V lithium-ion battery and latest-generation 15-kW motor-generator unit help increase fuel economy through: Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery. Aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings.
Their top speed was electronically limited to 150 km/h (93 mph) in the interests of optimal range and energy efficiency. The BlueZero E-CELL with battery-electric drive featured a range of up to 200 kilometers (124 miles) using electric drive alone.
Over the past year, Consumer Reports (CR) sought to answer the question of the effect of temperature on electric vehicle range by conducting seasonal testing on popular new all-wheel-drive EVs: the Ford Mustang Mach-E extendedrange, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y Long Range, and Volkswagen ID.4
The vehicles will be priced between US$23,000 and US$26,000 for a city range option and between US$28,000 and US$33,000 for an extendedrange option. A 40 kWh pack supports a single-chargerange of 325 km (202 miles) for the extendedrange option. The 40 kWh pack recharges in 12.5
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Following an 840-mile trip in Great Britain that required only two short charging stops, the all-electric performance crossover was able to set the Guinness World Record for EV efficiency with an impressive average of 6.54 miles per kWh. The vehicle in question has a WLTP rating of 379 miles. Credit: Autocar.
million miles in a commercial fleet setting of city buses, and has been deployed across major North American OEMs including International, Freightliner, and Peterbilt platforms. The truck offers 20+ miles of all electric range, and a top speed of 65 mph. The EDI PowerDrive 6000 has been durability tested over 1.5
Coda popped onto the electric-vehicle stage in June 2009 as an offshoot of Miles Electric Vehicles, a maker of electric light trucks in China. The Whip is a two-seater that can travel at a top speed of 35 mph for 40 miles per charge; it sells for around $19,000. Tesla Motors. Fisker Automotive. Tesla Motors.
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). 2016 Cadillac ELR. Click to enlarge.
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