With the future of the internal combustion engine still in question, Bollinger seeks to fulfill the niche of combing the instant power delivery
benefits of electric motors with off - road capability.
Without
the benefit of an electric motor, this version of the RC can only manage around the 30mpg mark in real - world driving, with a claimed average of 38.7 mpg.
One of
the benefits of electric motors is awesome low end torque.
Not exact matches
With the
benefit of a diet and more development to unlock the torque vectoring possibilities
of the
electric motors, the P100D could become a great performance car too.
Toyota's Hybrid Synergy powertrain found in the 2015 Toyota Prius combines the
benefits of an efficient gasoline engine and a clean, quiet
electric motor to boast the best mileage
of all the cars in this list, with super-efficient fuel economy
of 51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, and 49.3 mpg combined.
That's the
benefit of the instant torque delivery
of the
electric motor.
One
benefit of electric throttle is that they use the same
motor to run the throttle via the right pedal, and the cruise control.
Volvo lauds electrification's performance (as well as ecological)
benefits, and boosting 325 lb ft
of diesel grunt with a 148 lb ft
electric motor makes for a punchy mid-range.
The fully
electric E-class will be a heavyweight at 4,828 pounds but will
benefit from
electric motors that provide 100 percent
of torque at zero rpm.
The
benefits of this special form
of hybrid drive — the coupling
of a high - torque, high - efficiency TDI engine with the
electric motors — are by no means limited to the dynamic potential
of the Audi e-tron Spyder, however.
Paired with a trio
of electric motors, the Viziv 2 concept
benefits from all - wheel drive and autonomous driving capabilities with Subaru's latest EyeSight system.
To take the
Electric Coupe for a spin and discover more
of the many
benefits from driving this smart, stop by Baker
Motor Company's smart Center in West Ashley.
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.
Yes
of course you can run around for peanuts using cheap rate electricity and reaping the tax
benefits, but for urban or «local»
motoring when mileages are low, the overall
benefit of going
electric is potentially marginal.
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.
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.
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.
Responsive passing acceleration that
benefits from the instant torque
of the
electric motor and the E-CVT's ability to quickly find the optimal gear ratio enhance the driving experience.
The Japanese model
benefits from a 1.5 - liter gasoline unit and an
electric motor for a total output
of 99 horsepower.
The Note e-Power is propelled by its
electric motor and reportedly offers
electric - drive
benefits: a heavy dose
of instant torque and a driving experience consistent with a fully
electric powertrain.
With the development
of the Sport Hybrid Super-Handling All Wheel Drive System, we can take advantage
of the superior responsiveness
of the
electric motor characteristics within the system powered by an independent battery to significantly expand the
benefits of direct yaw control.
If you're willing to go way back - and tolerate a two - seat subcompact design - you can
benefit from the 2000 to 2006 version
of the Honda Insight, which featured 73 horsepower from a 1.0 - liter, three - cylinder engine working together with a single
electric motor.
Ford
Motor Company is leading a $ 3.5 - million (US$ 3.9 - million) research project to investigate the use
of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance
of modern internal combustion engines with environmental
benefits comparable to an
electric vehicle.
This is another underrated
benefit of electric vehicles: they can be operated in all kinds
of places where gas
motors would not be welcome.
This is heavier than the previous version
of the Volkswagen L1 Concept which was truly feather - light at 300 kg (660 pounds), but it had the
benefit of having only a 1 - cylinder diesel engine and no
electric motor and batteries.