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As you do so, enjoy its exemplary efficiency and, if you so wish, kick down to experience the superb acceleration of the electric motor.
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What really got me about the Volt was many things including three days driving it on battery power alone, the strong acceleration of the electric motor, the smooth ride quality and the roomy cabin.
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Combining safety, performance, and efficiency, Model S has reset the world's expectations for the car of the 21st century with the longest range of any electric vehicle, over-the-air software updates that make it better over time, and a record 0 - 60 mph acceleration time of 2.28 seconds as measured by Motor Trend.
The Pocket Mod Sweet Pea is jam - packed with features, including a high - performance chain - driven electric motor, a gorgeous vintage - inspired body, a pair of 12 - inch pneumatic tires with a rear suspension system (to ensure a comfortable ride), a retractable kickstand, variable - speed acceleration, a padded seat, and a built - in battery that travels for up to 10 miles on a single charge.
Electric motors have great torque, which creates a strong, smooth acceleration, and tend to feature top - of - the - line electronics, including navigation, entertainment and communication systems to enable more convenient charging.
With power coming from an 81 - kWh electric motor making 109 hp and 210 lb - ft of torque, the Soul EV's acceleration should be on par with EV competitors such as the Nissan Leaf; Kia says the Soul EV will accelerate from 0 - 60 mph in less than 12 seconds and reach a top speed of 90 mph.
With Tesla rolling out ever - more «ludicrous» acceleration stats for its steadily evolving Model S saloon, it would be hard to imagine Porsche sitting back and letting Elon's boys wrap up the future of high - performance four - door motoring as an electric dream.
Electric motors are most potent from zero rpm, so most of the acceleration, delivered via a single - speed auto transmission, is in the first 30mph, though BMW does claim that the engine changes enhance acceleration at higher road speeds, too.
Most of the time you don't get the advantage of the instant torque from the electric motor, instead, before there's any acceleration, the gearbox needs to kick down to the correct gear as the electronics decide just how much of each power source it wants to use.
The high - torque characteristics of the diesel engine and electric motor suit the heavy loads of Class 4 Freightliner perfectly, and deliver acceleration that is on - par with standard diesel units.
As most of us both expect and desire in a top model, LaFerrari's engine is a V - 12, a big one with outrageous amounts of power backed up with an electric motor for added acceleration and a battery to recapture kinetic energy, as «green» ecologist / politicians demand these days.
The old model required 80 - percent throttle opening before the electric motor would step in to assist acceleration, but in the new car it's always ready and 516 lb - ft is just the flex of a toe away.
Although the main intention is to boost economy and lower emissions, BMW say that the electric motor is also used during acceleration, giving a 0 - 62mph time of under 7.0 secs.
The added power provided by those rear electric motors also provides an exciting burst of acceleration that you don't get from the base RLX or other all - wheel - drive sedans.
A 115 - volt lithium - ion battery and 15 - kW induction motor - generator help increase fuel economy by providing up to 11 kW (15 hp) of electric power assistance during acceleration.
Working in tandem, the electric motor's job was to provide instant torque off the line, or a burst of acceleration for overtaking.
At more sedate speed, though, the i8 makes a more convincing argument for hybrid performance, especially in 80 to 120 km / h «passing» acceleration where the combination of torquey turbocharger, equally torquey electric motor and slick - shifting six - speed automatic transmission give it jump to make even supercars jealous.
Hybrid drive makes full use of both the gas engine and the electric motor and is employed during periods of hard acceleration and to promote efficient driving whilst operating in stop and go traffic.
The natural torque of the electric motor means that in - gear acceleration feels brisk, and the Hyundai performs more than adequately for a family hatchback.
The e-tron Spyder can combine the powerful torque of its TDI — the diesel engine generates 650 Nm (479.42 lb - ft) and the total of 352 Nm (259.62 lb - ft) of its two electric motors during acceleration in a process known as «boosting.»
Hybrid system power: V10 5,2 l naturally aspirated engine combined with three electric motors delivers a total power of 669 kW / 910 hp, enough for acceleration of 0 - 100 km / h in 3.0 s and a top speed of 320 km / h
The hybrid MINI makes full use of the electric motor's entire torque, which is available right from standstill, allowing for catapult - like acceleration.
[3] At low speeds and in city traffic, the vehicle is moved solely by the three motors under electric power, taking advantage of low - speed electric motor torque to provide good acceleration with low fuel consumption.
What's happening is an odd disconnect between the acceleration that I felt from the electric motor supplying torque for passing and the loud scream of the gasoline motor that was only acting as a generator and really had no impact on the physical performance of the car at the moment.
With hybrid - specific all - wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2 / 4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
Acceleration is modest at best, and the extra torque of the electric motor arrives late to the party.
The car's accessories continue to operate using battery power, and the 11 kW electric motor - generator provides a small amount of torque to the wheels during acceleration.
The hybrid mode uses the output of the gasoline engine and the electric motor together to meet demand under heavy acceleration and during high - speed cruising.
Under acceleration the mild hybrid system provides up to 10kW of electric power assistance to the powertrain in «motor» mode, while in «generator» mode, the system harvests kinetic energy from the vehicle during in - gear deceleration and braking and uses the power to recharge the batteries.
Capable of operating both independently and in combination, the HSD system's 1.8 litre VVT - i petrol engine and 60 kW electric motor generate a maximum power output of 136 DIN hp, equipping the Auris Hybrid with a 0 - 100 km / h acceleration time of 10.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km / h.
It thus offers both economy because of the relatively small conventional engine, together with four - wheel drive and strong acceleration thanks to the electric motor's high torque.
An «advanced development,» of the parallel full hybrid system that Porsche uses today, its new battery's pretty big news, bringing faster acceleration, longer electric driving and higher speeds when motoring without the gas mill.
The RLX Concept's all - new 3.5 L direct - injected VTEC V - 6 engine and Sport Hybrid SH - AWD (Super-Handling All - Wheel Drive)(earlier post) system, with three electric motors, combine to generate more than 370 hp (276 kW), and are paired with a 7 - speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and lightweight body to deliver V - 8 acceleration with four - cylinder fuel economy with an estimated EPA (city / highway / combined) rating of 30/30/30 mpg (7.8 L / 100 km).
In addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH - AWD ® system, a next - generation VTEC V - 6 engine with direct - injection works in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built - in electric motor to create supercar acceleration while offering efficiency.
The silent motor meant I could be a bit more aggressive with the Soul's capacity for acceleration without fear of attracting much attention — a nice byproduct of the electric motor, but also probably a bit beside the point.
The electric motor provides its peak torque instantly from the start, boosting the low end torque of the CR - Z by more than 70 Nm, improving initial acceleration.
• Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery • Providing up to 11 kW (15 hp) of electric power assistance during acceleration • Automatic engine shut - off when the vehicle is stopped • Aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero vehicle speed, enabled by the torque smoothing provided by the motor - generator unit • Intelligent charge / discharge of the high - voltage battery.
The relatively weak gasoline engine is assisted by the electric motor during rapid acceleration or hill climbing, allowing for reduced fuel consumption while still providing a safe and useful amount of performance.
But, this potent internal combustion engine also benefits from a regenerative - powered electric motor driving the rear wheels either automatically when required during cornering and in strong acceleration — giving a power boost of as much as 45 ps — or in a button - activated creep - mode at low speeds to avoid emissions in city traffic or when «stealth» is required.
Frequently, hybrid models also require trade - offs in terms of trunk space, and while their electric assist motors deliver extra punch right off the line, hybrids can quickly run out of acceleration.
Engine Drive sends all power directly to the front wheels while Hybrid Drive combines the output of the powerful 124kW electric motor with the all - new 2.0 liter DOHC 4 - cylinder engine allowing for powerful acceleration and efficient stop - and - go performance.
Electric motors at the front and rear axles generate a combined output of 400PS and 700N · m of instant torque, delivering sports car acceleration (0 - 60 mph in about 4 seconds) and the all - weather, all - surface benefits of all - wheel drive.
When the energy level remaining in the lithium - ion drive battery pack is low or when the need arises for a sudden and / or additional degree of acceleration, the two electric motors are powered by the battery pack and the gasoline - powered generator.
This is a series hybrid, and the diesel assists when heavy acceleration is demanded of the electric motor, and the electric motor can provide the diesel engine with a boost when the V70 is overtaking at the higher speeds that demand diesel power, or when the diesel is operating less efficiently in the 25 - 50mph range.
According to our site BMW says the electric powertrain delivers around 14 miles of emissions - free driving at speeds up to 75 mph in Max eDrive mode, with the 65 - kW electric motor soaking up energy from braking and acceleration to recharge itself.
The Outlander will switch to series hybrid (Twin Motor 4WD EV with Internal Combustion Generator) when the energy level remaining in the lithium - ion Drive battery pack is low or when the need arises for a sudden and / or additional degree of acceleration, In this mode the two electric motors are powered by the battery pack and the gasoline - powered generator.
In addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH - AWD ® system, a powerful next - generation VTEC ® V - 6 engine with direct - injection, works in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built - in electric motor, to create supercar acceleration while offering outstanding efficiency.
The present Escape earns pretty good mileage for what it is, but what if a model can get about 40 mpg in the city (a hybrid, unlike a regular vehicle, gets better mileage in the city than on the highway, because the electric motor can move it around on its own), still carry five adults in comfort, still have plenty of cargo room in the back, have V -6-like acceleration, and four - wheel - drive?
Because the bulk of an engine's power is typically reserved for hard acceleration and on steep inclines, the ILX's electric motor makes an appearance when the ILX needs a boost.
If the conventional engine uses its power separately from the electric motor, the later one activates its own power and torque — 136 horsepower and 295 Nm of torque — on the go, and not by the conventional pedal acceleration.