With refined styling, the Nissan Leaf is less amphibious and more approachable, but it's still powered by the same twin - motor
electric drivetrain as before.
The big news is that the model, dubbed Ioniq, also feature an all -
electric drivetrain as in addition to the more familiar hybrid and plug - in hybrid setups you get with the Prius.
It will be powered by the same petrol -
electric drivetrain as the new Prius, but it will be priced less than the Prius.
The Infiniti EV will use the same platform and
electric drivetrain as the...
It is powered by a similar
electric drivetrain as the Nissan Leaf hatchback, meaning that its driving range is estimated to be around the Leaf's 73 - mile range.
The e-NV200 uses the same
electric drivetrain as the Nissan Leaf: an 80 - kW electric motor and a 24 - kWh lithium - ion battery.
The next stage for automakers should be to take
the electric drivetrain as a given, and imagine a vehicle around it that optimizes everything an electric drivetrain does, O'Connell said.
Not exact matches
Led by Tesla, China's BYD, and Volkswagen, the battery market for plug - in vehicles will rise to $ 10 billion in 2020, with
electric vehicles (EV) emerging
as the
drivetrain of choice, according to a new forecast by Lux Research.
Despite the
electric drivetrain, Infiniti asserts that the LE concept will be
as quiet
as a luxury car, and will provide entertaining handling.
Meanwhile BMW has no choice but to ask customers for patience
as the current 7 Series does not even have a humble 48 - volt system, let alone the option of an all -
electric drivetrain.
When it debuted at the 2015 Geneva motor show, it featured an off - road stance
as well
as an all -
electric drivetrain with lithium - sulfur cells.
The SQ8 is rumored to get a performance hybrid
drivetrain comprised of Audi's already - potent turbocharged 3.0 - liter V - 6 and an
electric motor, a combination making
as much
as 470 hp.
The Jaguar Formula E car, seen here, will serve
as a test bed to allow the automaker to continue to develop its battery and
electric -
drivetrain technologies under punishing race situations.
Reports from earlier this year suggest that the new Supra will likely be based on the same platform
as the next BMW Z4, with power coming from either a BMW - sourced turbocharged engine or a hybrid
drivetrain, possibly with front - wheel
electric motors which could endow the rear - wheel - drive sports car with all - wheel drive.
It's based on the same platform
as the five - door model revealed earlier in the year, the i3 Coupe features the same 170bhp BMW - developed
electric motor and rear - wheel - drive
drivetrain, with floor - mounted lithium - ion battery packs.
2013: Tesla Model S Why it won: Elon Musk overcame incredible odds to establish his own car company and succeeded not only in breaking new ground technologically but in creating a car that is desirable for its looks, features, and driving pleasure
as much
as it is for its all -
electric drivetrain.
With its clever hybrid
drivetrain, the i8 is very nearly
as accelerative
as a Porsche 911 Carrera, but it can also cover close to 20 miles in
electric only mode, which makes it a unique offering at this price point.
The Smart ED's three - phase
electric drivetrain resides where the fuel tank used to be and makes 80 hp and 118 lb - ft of torque, but power delivery, however, just isn't
as direct or
as engaging
as other
electric vehicles.
Although the new Golf will be based on the same basic chassis
as the current model, the new car will be both longer and wider, offering greater interior space and providing packaging solutions for any future
electric drivetrains.
Other rumors suggest Tesla will launch an all - wheel - drive version of the Model S, with the «D» signifying a dual - motor
drivetrain borrowed from the upcoming Model X. Either way, the new car appears to have the same basic front fascia design
as the existing Model S. Tesla will soon have even more production capacity to build a greater range of all -
electric models, once its Gigafactory battery manufacturing facility comes online, so it's not surprising that the company will reveal a new vehicle.
The unique
drivetrain mixes a 161 - hp
electric motor with a 2.0 - liter inline - four engine, which is designed to operate primarily
as an
electric car.
Mechanically, the 2014 Nissan Leaf's
electric drivetrain remains the same for 2014, offering 75 miles of driving range
as estimated by the EPA.
Admittedly, the grille details on its sister cars are purely cosmetic,
as the
electric drivetrains don't require
as much cooling — but it does rather stick out in a world still largely populated by combustion - engined cars.
As modern as the Renovo Coupe's electric drivetrain is, the chassis is a time - tested piece of histor
As modern
as the Renovo Coupe's electric drivetrain is, the chassis is a time - tested piece of histor
as the Renovo Coupe's
electric drivetrain is, the chassis is a time - tested piece of history.
Chevrolet has also released some details of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt's new powertrain, which will use a naturally aspirated 1.5 - liter four - cylinder engine
as a generator for the
electric drivetrain.
Despite the complicated
drivetrain with its
electric motors and three - cylinder engine, the BMW i8 is balanced and poised like the M1 yet also
as ready to thrill to the throttle.
Whilst Nissan has not yet revealed the final
drivetrain configuration, it has confirmed it will use
electric technology and be «
as visually arresting
as the Deltawing.»
As a result, the 395bhp electric drivetrain expected to be featured in the new I - Pace should be known as the E400 when it launches next yea
As a result, the 395bhp
electric drivetrain expected to be featured in the new I - Pace should be known
as the E400 when it launches next yea
as the E400 when it launches next year.
There aren't any changes for the 2016 Toyota Avalon's available powertrains, which still include a 3.5 - liter V - 6
as standard and a gas -
electric drivetrain that uses a 2.5 - liter Atkinson - cycle four - cylinder on Avalon Hybrid models.
It featured an
electric drivetrain with a single - rotary, gasoline engine that worked
as a range - extender.
Audi says that the concept car's impressive 300 - plus - mile driving range will make it to production
as well, thanks to a potent
electric drivetrain with three
electric motors and a large battery pack.
As demonstrated by the current BMW i3 and i8, the Project i models are primarily focused on efficiency through cutting edge technology, including state - of - the - art hybrid - and all -
electric drivetrains and batteries, and extensive use of carbon fiber.
Volvo has also designed hybrid ability into its new corporate
drivetrain, with the capacity to fit a motor generator onto the front axle or an e-motor on the rear axle
as per the «T8» petrol -
electric drivetrain that will be used by the XC90.
When Honda introduced the ground - breaking Insight in 2000, it was hailed
as a leap forward in automotive engineering, and thanks to its slippery raindrop shape and highly efficient gasoline /
electric hybrid
drivetrain, the small coupe was able to achieve record - setting fuel - efficiency while retaining everyday drivability that would have been impossible in a pure
electric vehicle.
Not only will it feature an evolution of the incredibly bold design language first seen with the show - stopping «Vision Concept», the SUV will be built around near - future technologies, such
as its advanced Battery
Electric drivetrain, making the Lagonda SUV the first of its kind: an ultra-stylish, supremely luxurious, fully electric emission - free
Electric drivetrain, making the Lagonda SUV the first of its kind: an ultra-stylish, supremely luxurious, fully
electric emission - free
electric emission - free vehicle.
The official figures are quoted
as 256.8 MPG and 26 g / km CO2, though
as always with PHEVs, everything depends on how much you use the
electric drivetrain.
According to Lagonda officials, the car not only will it feature an evolution of the incredibly bold design language first seen with the show - stopping «Vision Concept» (the concept unveiled this year during the Geneva Motor Show), the SUV will be built around near - future technologies, such
as its advanced Battery
Electric drivetrain.
Not only does the two - seater, compact design of the fortwo help buyers save big on space, but its
electric drivetrain also helps them save in terms of fuel,
as it essentially cuts out the need for gasoline entirely.
GENERAL Vehicle / model: ’17 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 Base price: $ 43,095 Price
as tested: $ 53,515 Options
as tested: Customer Preferred Package 28J ($ 2,695), Jeep Active Safety Group ($ 1,495), 5.7 L Hemi V - 8 ($ 3,295), Rock Rails ($ 895), Uconnect 8.4 NAV ($ 450), Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection ($ 595), Destination Charge ($ 995) ENGINE Type: Chrysler 16 - valve V - 8 Displacement (ci / liter): 345/5.7 Bore x stroke (in): 3.92 x3.58 Compression ratio -LRB-: 1): 10.5 Intake / FI: Naturally aspirated, sequential multi-port electronic Mfg.'s power rating @ rpm (hp): 360 @ 5,150 Mfg.'s torque rating @ rpm (lb - ft): 390 @ 4,250 Mfg.'s suggested fuel type: Midrange unleaded recommended; regular unleaded acceptable
DRIVETRAIN Transmission: ZF 845RE 8 - spd automatic Ratios -LRB-: 1): First 4.71 Second 3.14 Third 2.11 Fourth 1.67 Fifth 1.29 Sixth 1.00 Seventh 0.84 Eighth 0.67 Reverse 3.30 Axle ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.09 Transfer case: MP 3022 2 - spd Low - range ratio -LRB-: 1): 2.72 Crawl ratio -LRB-: 1): 39.6 FRAME / BODY Frame: Steel unibody Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type:
Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Weight (lb): 5,154 Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points): 375
Based on the announcement,
as of the 2013 model year, the Ford Fusion was the first sedan to be offered with a traditional gasoline engine, a gasoline -
electric hybrid
drivetrain, or a plug - in hybrid
drivetrain.
Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., EDI describes itself
as a global leader in advanced zero emissions, high - efficiency hybrid and
electric drivetrain solutions provider.
MyLink is your link The center touch screen in the Spark EV shows some information about the
electric drivetrain, such
as a power - flow animation.
All future cars from Polestar will be
Electric Performance Vehicles but the Polestar 1 bridges today's technology with the future, offering the perfect
drivetrain for a Grand Touring Coupé that's likely to be used over longer distances
as well
as shorter, faster, enjoyable journeys,» said Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath.
As tested: $ 82,135 Made in: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Drivetrain: 162 kW
electric motor, 16.5 kWh li - on battery; 1.4 L I - 4 range extender EPA Ratings: 82 MPGe
electric mode; 33 mpg gasoline only.
Expect to learn details about the concept's
electric drivetrain in the coming days
as we near its official debut in Frankfurt.
Three motors and an engine Acura can claim some real innovation with the RLX Sport Hybrid's
drivetrain,
as it features a 3.5 - liter direct - injected V - 6 engine driving the front wheels, like the standard RLX, then three
electric motors and a seven - speed dual - clutch transmission rounding out the formula.
Drivable in multiple modes, the
Electric Mode (E-Mode) is the primary selection upon the car's start - up
as the
drivetrain is eliminated to afford efficiency, prompting the vehicle to run gasoline - free at up to 37 mph (for up to 1.2 miles), depending on driving conditions and the hybrid's battery power.
Nissan is positioning its e-Power
drivetrain as a stepping stone to fully
electric vehicles; it offers the driving experience of an EV with the convenience and driving range of a gasoline - powered vehicle.
The third version of the Lexus LS is the LS 600h L, which uses the same extended platform
as the 460 L but substitutes a hybrid
drivetrain consisting of a 5.0 liter V8 and an
electric motor that in combination produce 438 horsepower.
Meritor, a leading global supplier of
drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, is developing a platform of
electric drive axles and suspensions
as well
as supporting systems to position Meritor
as a leader in
electric solutions for the commercial vehicle market.