Sentences with phrase «electric propulsion systems in»

Electric propulsion systems in the 50 - to 100 - kilowatt level may be needed to get crews to Mars faster than is possible with conventional chemical propulsion.

Winter is referring to the 150 - kW Electric Propulsion System in the Chevrolet Bolt EV) and the 130 - kW Fuel Cell / Electric Propulsion System in the Honda Clarity, and the electric motor assisted 2.5 - litre Atkinson - cycle 4 - Cylinder in the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the 3.6 - litre Pentastar V - 6 in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid — the other returning winner.

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This interior design could be implemented in Virgin Hyperloop One's functional pod with an electric propulsion system which could achieve speeds up to 700 mph inside a near - vacuum.

In many ways, motorcycles are a lot more practical for electric propulsion than cars: They are small and light and lack energy - hogging features like air - conditioning and entertainment systems.

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company in Denver -: The «Adapting Commercial Spacecraft for the Asteroid Redirect Vehicle» study will define system concepts for a Solar Electric Propulsion Module based on an existing commercial spacecraft bus and NASA Hall thrusters.

ARM will use capabilities in development, including the new Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and high - power Solar Electric Propulsion.

He began his career in 1962 at Lewis Research Center, where he worked on electric propulsion systems.

India could build or buy commercial electric propulsion systems built in France or Russia to significantly improve the cargo payload mass that could be put into a stable Low Lunar Polar Orbit by its possible future Reusable Launch Vehicle or a «HLV» based on the Unified Launch Vehicle.

In cooperation with a number of companies, General Motors engineers worked on the 1971 Lunar Rover and was responsible for designing the electric propulsion system, suspension, mesh wire wheels, and drive controller made to accommodate lunar gloves.

«The user can «top up» the battery pack with electricity one or more times during the day,» Volvo vice president of electric propulsion systems Lennart Stegland said in a statement.

Back in 2010 the Department of Energy set a cost goal of $ 125 per kilowatt hour for an EV battery pack by 2022, because that would make electric - propulsion systems equal to the cost of an internal - combustion engine.

WardsAuto editors chose the winners after spending October and November evaluating 32 engines and electric propulsion systems during routine commutes in metro Detroit.

Lennart Stegland, vice president of electric propulsion systems at Volvo, has confidence in the technology's potential.

«We can do lot more with today's propulsion systems, both gas and diesel, as you downsize and add direct - injection and electrification to those systems,» Smyth says, noting GM is working on all possible future powertrain technologies, including hybrid - and all - electric vehicles, as well as plug - in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells.

It will have a modified version of the electric propulsion system found in the Chevrolet Volt.

The twin - motor system in the CR - V comprises an electric propulsion motor, a 2 - litre petrol engine for electrical energy generation and propulsion, and a separate electric generator.

The high - performance propulsion system of the VELITE 6 plug - in hybrid electric vehicle is composed of an EVT electronically controlled variable transmission, two AC permanent - magnet synchronous motors with a high - performance lithium - ion battery, and a 1.5 L naturally aspirated engine especially tuned for hybrid vehicles.

Initially, the companies are working together to integrate UQM Technologies» PowerPhase electric propulsion system with BorgWarner's 31 - 03 eGearDrive transmission (earlier post) for the all - electric CODA front - wheel drive five - passenger sedan, scheduled for introduction in the... Read more →

And competition also came from the propulsion systems, with the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid already on the market and the BMW X5 Plug - In Hybrid and the Mercedes GLE Plug - In Hybrid, all ready for this summer, with an electric range up to 35 km.

In this type mode, the system works as a parallel hybrid in which both the gasoline engine and, when required — for example, upon quick acceleration — the electric propulsion motor, both provide power to the wheelIn this type mode, the system works as a parallel hybrid in which both the gasoline engine and, when required — for example, upon quick acceleration — the electric propulsion motor, both provide power to the wheelin which both the gasoline engine and, when required — for example, upon quick acceleration — the electric propulsion motor, both provide power to the wheels.

The remarkable city mileage rating is because Ford's next - generation hybrid propulsion system allows the Fusion and its corporate twin, Mercury Milan Hybrid, to travel up to 47 mph in pure electric mode, faster than all other hybrids currently on the market.

The iX3 will become in 2020 the first electric SUV from BMW, built on the CLAR modular platform (for models with longitudinal engines) of the recently launched new generation X3 sibling with conventional propulsion systems — built on the same production line.

When starting off, the system is in electric mode in which the electric motor provides the propulsion in first gear.

It leverages drive system components and software from the plug - in Chevrolet Volt to provide all - electric propulsion in some driving scenarios, along with power to assist the gas engine.

The all - wheel - drive system — basically the 68 horsepower, 103 pounds - foot rear electric drive motor — works either with a mash of the pedal for maximum propulsion, or when slippage occurs, such as in wet, icy or snowy conditions.

Hybrid / EV / hydrogen battery (nickel - metal hydrate or lithium - ion drive propulsion battery) including the case and mounting hardware, junction block, main battery cable, and frame wire; onboard battery charging system including charge controller, plug in outlets, plug in cable, and trickle charger cable; electric AC compressor and motor; electric steering rack, gear, and motor; electro / hydraulic power steering pump and reservoir; hydrogen fuel cell stack; seals and gaskets.

A propulsion system wherein a gasoline engine and battery - powered electric motor work in concert.

Additionally, the 2016 ELR has a modified Sport mode that enables the propulsion system to combine engine and electric motor power to take the ELR from 0 - 60 in 6.4 seconds, a 1.5 second improvement from the current model.

The front wheels are powered by the same electric propulsion system currently used in the Nissan LEAF.

After having decided on using a hybrid gasoline - electric propulsion system for the Insight, the first step in its development was to identify a set of performance goals for the car.

In November 2015, the model range will be completed with the Plug - In Hybrid version, which will feature the same propulsion system as the new C - Class Plug - In Hybrid: a 2 - liter turbo with 211 HP, mated with a 60 kw electric engine, ready for an electric range of around 30 km.

The popular compact Malibu sedan is available with a gasoline - electric hybrid propulsion system in the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, starting at $ 28,795.

Engine off at idle Low - speed, electric - only propulsion Cutting off fuel to the engine during vehicle deceleration Regenerative braking Energy - efficient accessory systems Unlike single - mode hybrid technology found in competitors» SUVs, the two - mode system maximizes city and highway fuel economy by integrating two electric continuously variable modes with four fixed mechanical gear ratios.

In this type of operation the system works as a «parallel hybrid» where both the gasoline engine and, when required — for instance upon quick acceleration — the electric propulsion motor, both provide power to the wheels.

Detailed energy management for each component, as controlled by the Power Control Unit (PCU), enables this system to make the best use of both the electric propulsion motor and the gasoline engine to seamlessly provide smooth and responsive performance and to garner top EPA fuel economy ratings in the midsize hybrid sedan class.

Backed by a brand - new propulsion system — able to deliver a 53 - mile all - electric driving range and 42 mpg in combined driving with gasoline — the next - generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt furnishes a unique ownership experience in a compact - sized package.

The result is a dual - propulsion system that, in theory, enables the battery - powered electric motor to assist the gasoline engine when accelerating from standing or when load demand is suddenly increased (for passing or merging, for example).

A backlit Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) logo nestled in the center of the speedometer informs the driver that this car uses Honda's dual - source propulsion system, which, unlike Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive, is designed primarily to allow the electric motor to assist — rather than replace — the car's internal - combustion engine.

To attract EV fans, the C - MAX Energi takes things to the next level with a plug - in hybrid propulsion system where drivers enjoy a 20 - mile all - electric driving range, plus 550 miles of range using traditional hybrid power.

Cadillac announced at the Shanghai Auto Show that it will add an available Plug - In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range - topping CT6 sedan.

For example, due to the need for more advanced ships with all - electric propulsion, stealth characteristics, electromagnetic catapults, and advanced weapon systems, General Dynamics and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) have a duopoly in this industry, as they control the only five shipyards that build U.S. Navy vessels.

In real - time, V2Green will simultaneously manage the power flow to a fleet of plugin vehicles, including two on the Plug - In 2008 show floor — an AC Propulsion eBox electric car and an A123 Systems / Hymotion converted Toyota Prius plug - in hybrid electric vehiclIn real - time, V2Green will simultaneously manage the power flow to a fleet of plugin vehicles, including two on the Plug - In 2008 show floor — an AC Propulsion eBox electric car and an A123 Systems / Hymotion converted Toyota Prius plug - in hybrid electric vehiclIn 2008 show floor — an AC Propulsion eBox electric car and an A123 Systems / Hymotion converted Toyota Prius plug - in hybrid electric vehiclin hybrid electric vehicle.

Hybrid - Electric Aircraft Makes Successful Test Flight in Britain Jointly developed by the Cambridge University's engineering department and Boeing, the single - seat ultralight is the first to use a parallel hybrid propulsion system.

The company aims to develop electric hybrid propulsion systems that would allow smaller aircraft to take off and land in pure electric mode, and match the performance of internal combustion engines in hybrid mode.