Recovery Act investments have already transformed the advanced vehicle industry in the U.S. ARRA included $ 2.4 billion for battery and
electric drive component manufacturing, and for electric drive demonstration and infrastructure - investments that are already transforming the advanced vehicle batteries industry in the country.
In 2009, Magna received US$ 40 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for research and manufacturing of
electric drive components.
Electric drive components place totally different demands on a vehicle when it comes to installation space and can not be integrated into that vehicle without adding weight and compromising interior and boot space.
The turbocharged 299 PS petrol engine alone delivers immense propulsive power, and at this high level
the electric drive components of the Golf GTE Sport assume an additional boost function.
Two separate companies also modified the GTP and installed
electric drive components; one of these, a company named Solar Electric, advertised their version in print ads featuring Leslie Nielsen and sold the vehicles through Neiman Marcus.
Phat Scooters is offering two versions of its fat tire scooters, both with the same
electric drive components (1200W electric hub motor, 72V 12Ah lithium ion battery pack), but with one, the Sport, shaving 20 pounds off the curb weight of the original model (128 pounds).
Now that
electric drive components have been developed for reasonable cost, vehicle manufacturers have suddenly become turned on by the «power pulse» capability of electricity.
Not exact matches
The company helps its customers achieve flexible solutions with the industry's most advanced conveyor technologies,
electric drives and controls, linear motion
components and systems, as well as production tools and tightening systems and hydraulic systems.
To test the process, the WPI researchers sliced the
drive unit (which contains the
electric motor and other
components of the
drive train) of an all -
electric Chevrolet Spark vehicle into several pieces and then shredded the pieces.
The operation, function and interaction between various
components and sub-systems used in power electronic converters,
electric machines and adjustable - speed
drives
Take, for instance, the excellent
electric power steering on the Tesla Model S. Malcolm Burgess, who worked on its development, credits the structure and
components of his car, as well as hours of
driving and computerized tweaking (easier, he notes, than swapping out dozens of torsion bars when tuning hydraulic power - assist systems).
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Safety is an important
component of any vehicle, no matter if they have a traditional gas - powered engine or an
electric -
driven one.
The display car is equipped with three
electric motors and includes movable
components at the front, side and rear to improve aerodynamics and extend the
driving range.
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It operates under the Atkinson cycle for greater efficiency, but the IONIQ Plug - In's unit has greater support from
electric components, with a 45kW (61hp)
electric motor and 8.9 kWh battery offering
electric - only
driving ability and excellent economy figures.
====== OPTION PACKAGES: BURMESTER HIGH - END SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM: 16 individually
driven loudspeakers including a 25 - cm 300 - watt active subwoofer with Class D digital amplifier, complex high - end
components such as special ribbon tweeters (air motion transformers (AMT)-RRB-, preset sound sets and sound conditioner, WHEELS: 21 911 TURBO DESIGN: front / rear: 10J x 21RO50, 1 - piece alloy wheels, wheel centers and full - color Porsche crest, Wheel Arch Extensions, Tires: 21, PREMIUM PACKAGE PLUS: Front Seat Ventilation, seat squabs and backrests in the front featuring three - stage ventilation and separate controls for left and right, Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS), Lane Change Assist (LCA), a visual signal from the exterior mirrors, Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus), Panoramic Roof System, 2 segments of tinted safety glass, electrically operated sunscreen covering entire glass and comfort closing facility, Reversing Camera with Front & Rear ParkAssist, a color camera image with dynamic guidelines on the audio system CDR Plus and the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) screen facilitates controlled and precise reverse parking and maneuvering,
Electric Sunblinds for Rear Side Windows Horsepower calculations based on trim engine configuration.
Allowing full utilization of the powertrain, the 2017 Civic Si's rigid body includes highly upgraded chassis and
drive components, including a dual - pinion adaptive
electric power steering system with variable ratios, sport - tuned suspension, an adaptive damper system, a helical limited - slip differential, larger front brake rotors (12.3 - inch) and wider 235/40 R18 tires.
The
electric drive element — called DynaStart — is produced by the ZF Powertrain and Suspension
Components division for use in passenger cars and commercial vehicles with a power capacity between 10 and 100 kW and with a maximum torque of 100 to 1,000 N · m. For full hybrid applications, ZF also supplies the
electric motor as a hybrid module with an integrated separating clutch for decoupling the
electric motor and the combustion engine.
The Prius c's Hybrid Synergy
Drive system integrates the operation of
components that include a gasoline engine, an
electric motor within a Continuously Variable Transaxle, a NiMH battery, and power electronics: power control unit (inverter), a DC - DC converter, a step - up converter and a hybrid control computer.
The system not only changes the characteristics of the Sport Hybrid SH - AWD but in addition changes the characteristics of 11
component sets including steering, brakes (via regenerative characteristics), engine and
electric drive, throttle, gearbox, suspension (via adaptive dampers) and, of course, stability and traction control.
Similar to the i3, the i8 uses «LifeDrive» architecture which means it has a carbon - fiber body shell on top of an aluminum platform that holds the battery,
electric motor, and other
drive components.
Meanwhile, the Malibu Hybrid leverages
drive system
components and software from the plug - in Chevy Volt to provide all -
electric power in some
driving scenarios, along with assistance from the 1.8 L gas engine when needed.
Electric drive unit assembly electric motors, and all internal components, including the auxiliary fluid pump, auxiliary pump controller, electric motor, and 3 - phase
Electric drive unit assembly
electric motors, and all internal components, including the auxiliary fluid pump, auxiliary pump controller, electric motor, and 3 - phase
electric motors, and all internal
components, including the auxiliary fluid pump, auxiliary pump controller,
electric motor, and 3 - phase
electric motor, and 3 - phase cables.
It covers all
components of the
electric drive, the
electric motor developed by BMW, the lithium - ion battery and the intelligent engine control unit.
The FIAT 500e has three
components: a high - voltage lithium - ion battery pack, a power inverter module, and a high - power
electric -
drive motor.
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.
Appropriate use of the
electric motor also in the interest of
driving comfort likewise ensures yet another signifi cant step into the future provided by the development of hybrid
components focusing on both the requirements of the luxury class and the characteristics so typical of a genuine BMW.
Just like the gasoline powered Smart, the
Electric Drive features all drivetrain
components in a mid-rear mounted position.
Compared to any other Honda vehicle, exclusive Ridgeline powertrain
components include a high - mounted fresh air intake, tuned induction, standard automatic transmission fluid and power steering fluid coolers, a high capacity radiator with dual
electric fans, a low final
drive ratio, increased VTM - 4 torque transfer and high capacity transmission
components.
As a plug - in hybrid
electric vehicle, the Fusion Energi uses a third - generation hybrid system that shares design features and patents — but not
components — with Toyota's Hybrid Synergy
Drive.
The system engages with multiple chassis and drivetrain
components, including the new dual - pinion variable - ratio
electric power steering (EPS), automatic transmission,
drive - by - wire throttle, adaptive dampers and Active Sound Control system, to provide the driver with an expanded range of
driving characteristics.
The Jeep Patriot EV combines the
electric - drive components of an Electric Vehicle with a small gasoline engine and integrated electric generator to produce additional energy to power the electric - drive system when
electric -
drive components of an
Electric Vehicle with a small gasoline engine and integrated electric generator to produce additional energy to power the electric - drive system when
Electric Vehicle with a small gasoline engine and integrated
electric generator to produce additional energy to power the electric - drive system when
electric generator to produce additional energy to power the
electric - drive system when
electric -
drive system when needed.
The combustion engine and
electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis
components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum
Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8's CFRP passenger cell.
The cars will share a common rear - wheel -
drive platform, key chassis
components and
electric architecture.
When the production version hits the market in 2018, it will likely borrow some or all of the concept's
electric drivetrain
components, including the three - motor setup — one
driving the front axle and two powering the rear.
The
electric drive motor and
drive electronics
component operate to
drive the wheel to the speed commanded by the vehicle dynamic control system.
24k miles on built 6.0 LS1 w / LS3 heads Headers Dual
Electric Fans 445HP at the crank 345HP RWHP (at the wheels) Cold AC MagnaFlow 3» Cat Back Exhaust Transmission Hughs Transmission Built 4L60 Trans Cooler U-Joints replaced when installed Baer Brakes 6S 6 - Piston Monoblock Calipoers, 15» Front Extreme + Brake System Drilled & Slotted Rotors 2 Piston AlumaSport Brake System, 15» drilled & Slotted Rotors Wheels / Tires 22» BonSpeed Royal 305/45 R22 Toyo Proxes About 1 yr old and 8900 Miles on them Suspension Edelbrock Shocks Rebuilt Steering Box / Transfercase Front suspension rebuilt from top to bottom Interior Dash is perfect no cracks or fade Clean leather no rips or tears (see pics) Carpet clean no holes (see pics) Custom Door Panels (see pics) All interior lights have been updated to LED (Factory Locations) Audio Custom dash bezel integrating the JVC double din w / Navigation / CD & DVD Diamond Audio 6.5» HEX
Components (4 pair total / 2 pair per door) Powered by 2 Diamond Audio 600.2 amplifiers Diamond Audio 12» Subwoofers (Qty 2) Custom integrated enclosures match the interior Powered by 2 Diamond Audio 1800.1 amplifiers Rockford 360 Signal Processor Rockford Accessories Wiring Headrest Monitors Paint Clean black paint no fading, dings or dents... Freshly painted front bumper to remove stone chips from freeway
driving 4 to 5 stone chips on the hood they have been touched up.
Fuel Tank;
Electric Power - Assist Steering; Gas - Pressurized Shock Absorbers; Front - Wheel
Drive; Engine: 2.0 L MIVEC DOHC I - 4; Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes w / 4 - Wheel ABS Front Vented Discs and Brake Assist; Front Anti-Roll Bar; Battery w / Run Down Protection; Multi-Link Rear Suspension w / Coil Springs; 3969 # Gvwr; Single Stainless Steel Exhaust; Electronic CVT Transmission w / OD; 5.41 Axle Ratio; Low Tire Pressure Warning; Rear Child Safety Locks; Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat - Mounted Side Airbags; Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags; Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Driver Knee Airbag; Airbag Occupancy Sensor; Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags; ABS And Driveline Traction Control; Side Impact Beams; Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts - inc: Rear Center 3 Point Height Adjusters and Pretensioners; Digital Signal Processor; Radio w / Clock and Speed Compensated Volume Control; Automatic Equalizer; Radio: AM / FM / CD / MP3 Audio System - inc: 140 watt 4 - speakers auxiliary input w / left and right
component plugs and steering wheel mounted audio cruise control and Bluetooth hands - free system (requires dealer installation of V / R microphone and Bluetooth HFP system) controls; Integrated Roof Antenna; Light Tinted Glass; Rocker Panel Extensions; Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim; Steel Spare Wheel; Fixed Rear Window w / Defroster; Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo; Fully Galvanized Steel Panels; Tires: P205 / 60R16 Yokohama All - Season; Body - Colored Power Side Mirrors w / Manual Folding; Trunk Rear Cargo Access; Black Grille w / Chrome Surround; Auto Off Aero - Composite Halogen Headlamps; Body - Colored Front Bumper; Clearcoat Paint; Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers; Body - Colored Rear Bumper; Wheels: 16 Steel w / Full Wheel Covers; Body - Colored Door Handles; HVAC - inc: Underseat Ducts; Ashtray; Engine Immobilizer; Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid / Rear Cargo Door Trim; Cloth Fabric Seating Surfaces; Front Bucket Seats - inc: 6 - way adjustable driver's seat and 4 - way adjustable front passenger seat
All of that is a long way of saying that calling the Munro Motor 2.0
electric bike a «bike» might ruffle some feathers, not only for leading people to think that it can be pedaled as a bike can, but also because even as the company incorporates the latest in
electric drive technology, it still retains design elements that resemble actual
components from its gas - fueled inspiration, just for style.
U.S. manufacturers of
electric drive train
components, including motors and power electronics, will receive the remaining funds.
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There are valid arguments on both sides, as purpose - built
electric bikes are said to be better able to handle the additional torque and stresses that
electric drive systems put on the frames and
components, while the kits that enable conversion of a conventional bicycle into an
electric bike allows cyclists to use the bikes they already own and ride as the starting point.
the 650,000 square - foot facility will be financed in part from a $ 151.4 million grant the company received from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Recovery Act Award for
Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and
Component Manufacturing Initiative.
«Condensing the number of transistors and other complex
components enhances the inverter's overall stability and dependability,» explained Silva Hiti [Senior Director of FF
Electric Drive], «allowing us to accomplish far more, with fewer materials.»
More and more car companies are leaning on the electronics industry for things like infotainment tech, self -
driving software, and even
electric powertrain
components, which is part of the reason why CES is becoming the most relevant auto show around.