Sentences with phrase «electric drive systems»

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.

Currie is still making electric drive systems used on many e-bikes today.

A necessary real - world test bed of electric drive systems, and a rolling billboard that we have to try something else.

It's an example of a potential application for clean electric drive systems to meet a need that isn't obvious to industry outsiders, and one that could potentially also have a high rate of return in the right locations.

The electric motor in the BMW Concept X5 eDrive generates maximum output of 70 kW / 95 hp and — thanks to impressive torque available from the word go — demonstrates the instantaneous power delivery that has become a hallmark of electric drive systems.

This wealth of IP and experience with quattro mechanical four - wheel drive, torque vectoring and electric drive systems is the basis for the emergence of the fully - electric quattro drive as represented in the e-tron quattro concept.

At TechDay, Audi spent time describing the issues and its approaches for constituent elements of different electric drive systems including electric motors and power electronics; battery pack; charging; thermal management; energy recuperation; electromechanical brakes; torque distribution; safety; lightweighting; and the use of a cell phone in the human machine interface (HMI).

And this leadership is only going to grow as we accelerate the deployment of new Earth Dreams Technology engines, transmissions and electric drive systems.

In overrun and when applying the brakes, the electric drive systems acts as a generator developing electric power fed into the high - voltage battery.

The product and technology brand EQ is an integral part of CASE, which stands for the intelligent combination of the strategic pillars of connectivity (Connected), autonomous driving (Autonomous), flexible use (Shared & Services) and electric drive systems (Electric).

As is characteristic for electric drive systems, it serves up its peak torque of 250 Newton metres (184 lb - ft) from the word go.

China's Geely and Detroit Electric have announced at the Shanghai Motor Show that the two companies have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop electric vehicles and related electric drive systems for the Chinese market.

In addition to their high efficiency, power density and uniform power development, they offer another advantage: unlike today's electric drive systems, they can develop their full power even after multiple accelerations at short intervals.

After Andretti finished his drive in the Volt, he was quoted as saying that «this is the future» and that he expects IndyCars also soon will be powered by combination gas / electric drive systems.

It draws on the latest developments in lightweight construction, aerodynamics, battery technology and electric drive systems to provide the performance to challenge the fastest of Audi's existing petrol, diesel and electric SUV models whilst delivering a claimed zero - emission range of up to 311 miles / 497 km.

Consistently optimised combustion engines, BMW ActiveHybrid models, the use of hydrogen as an energy source, and electric mobility courtesy of fully electric drive systems and plug - in hybrids are all central pillars of these concepts.

«AC Propulsion electric drive systems deliver performance,» said AC Propulsion CEO Tom Gage.

But Toyota has more cars on the road with electric motors, advanced batteries, and electric drive systems than all competitors put together.

Plug - in hybrid with quattro all - wheel drive: the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro Audi is rapidly expanding its lineup of vehicles with powerful electric drive systems.

In March 2015 Audi said they planned on making a plug - in hybrid version of every model series, and that they expect plug - in hybrids, together with natural gas vehicles and battery - electric drive systems, to have a key contribution in achieving the company's CO2 targets.

Audi already has developed a wealth of IP on quattro four - wheel drive, torque vectoring and electric drive systems.

«Our expertise in driveline efficiency and electric drive systems is helping to bring a new generation of electric drive vehicles to life.

It draws on the latest developments in lightweight construction, aerodynamics, battery technology and electric drive systems to provide the performance to challenge the fastest of Audi's existing petrol, diesel and electric SUV models whilst delivering a claimed zero - emission range of up to 311 miles.

The modified sandwich - floor platform provides the perfect basis for a wide model range with electric drive systems.

Electric drive systems are making this vision of the future tangible — thanks to Siemens and Airbus which have reached a significant milestone.

It's the latest product from their small private company, BionX, which till now has been selling electric drive systems for bicycles.

For one, the zip of the 200 - hp electric drive system is its own source of capability and entertainment.

Part of the reason for that is increased responsiveness, as you'd want when driving enthusiastically; part of the reason is that, in sport mode, the engine tries to keep the battery topped up to a level that allows maximum performance of the electric drive system, extracting the greatest total performance from the car without the sad face of an empty battery popping up on your instrument panel display.

The Magneto - electric drive system has been increased to 80bhp and 99 lb ft of torque, topping out at 80mph.

That SUV will be based on the E-tron Quattro concept of 2015 and will feature an electric drive system similar to that of the E-tron Sportback.

It's unclear how much of those specs will make it to the production version, but Audi does say the E-tron Sportback will use a 320 - kilowatt electric drive system tailored for the car's architecture.

MiEV, which stands for «Mitsubishi In - wheel - motor Electric Vehicle,» is the auto maker's electric drive system for all current and future EVs and PHEVs.

The B - Class Electric Drive was developed in cooperation with Tesla, which means it features a Tesla electric drive system, 10 kW charging system and 28 - kWh battery pack.

Planetary gear set can vary the distribution of power between the gasoline engine and the electric drive system or both, depending on driving conditions

BMW i8 uses a plug - in hybrid system consisting of a turbocharged three - cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine and BMW eDrive technology in the form of an electric drive system.

The Porsche Mission E concept features a newly developed electric drive system which features two permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) to power the sports car and recover braking energy.

Not much is known about the electric variant, aside from Buick saying the model «will adopt a new - generation pure electric drive system to offer customers a smooth, quiet and natural driving experience.»

Smart converted its standard coupe to an electric drive system, and will start selling the car in 2012.

The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid supplements the power from its twin turbocharged 4.0 - liter V8 with an electric drive system, delivering a combined output of 680 horsepower.

A screen positioned on the center console in space - shuttle - style provides relevant information about the vehicle's electric drive system as well as transmission function.

However, the company carried over the engine options from the previous generation, keeping the base 2.5 - liter four - cylinder, the 3.5 - liter V - 6, and the hybrid gasoline - electric drive system.

The VELITE 6 electric vehicle will adopt a new - generation pure electric drive system to offer customers a smooth, quiet and natural driving experience.

The Q50 also will offer a rear - drive - based hybrid - electric drive system that Infiniti expects to market as a performance enhancer while improving fuel - economy.

The 911 will use an electric drive system tailor - made for the rear - engine coupe but it will be based on lessons learned in the development of the brand's Panamera hybrid and the limited - run 918 Spyder hybrid supercar.

First introduced on the Prius, the technology is an option on several other Toyota and Lexus vehicles and has been adapted for the electric drive system of the hydrogen - powered Mirai, and for a plug - in hybrid version of the Prius.

HEMI Hellcat represents 18th engine added to Chrysler Group's global lineup since model - year 2011, in addition to the Fiat 500e's battery - electric drive system, named one of Ward's 10 Best in 2014

As a plug - in hybrid, the C 350 e combines a combustion engine with an electric drive system and a high - voltage lithium - ion battery with a capacity of 6.38 kWh, which can be charged from an external power source.

Automakers are test - driving a new torque - vectoring electric drive system by GKN Automotive.

However, as well as enabling short distances through town with zero local emissions, the electric drive system also makes it possible to enjoy the virtues of all - electric power on cross-country roads and motorways, thanks to a top speed of 78mph.

It starts with a gas engine — it's basically the same 3.6 - liter Pentastar V6 found in the non-hybrid Pacifica, as well as just about every other FCA product it will fit in — that's been combined with a continuously variable transmission that features a dual - motor electric drive system, as well as a 16 - kWh battery pack that's been stuffed under the second - row seats.