With more automakers planning to offer plug - in hybrids in the near future, only time will tell if consumers are willing to pay the premium for a greater
electric operating range.
Not exact matches
You can get a simple bouncer seat for less than $ 30; those with vibration / music features and a battery -
operated or
electric motors are typically in the $ 30 to $ 80
range.
One could frame the debate in the advantages of using less fossil fuel, which
range from lower costs to people (an all
electric car has
operating costs about 1/4 that of a gasoline vehicle), to balance of payments (less capital flowing out of the country, especially relevant to countries who import most of their oil), to terrorism (not funding it, and western influence leaving the ME, which is the basis of most ME terrorist organizations) to conflict in general (most of the major conflicts in the last 30 years have involved ME oil), to finite supply (when we run out, we'll be facing a global economic meltdown).
Plug - in hybrids take the concept further by plugging into a regular
electric outlet to enable the vehicle to
operate solely on its
electric motor for
ranges of 40 - 50 miles or more on a single charge.
It has an
operating range of about 250 miles and a 700 - bar hydrogen tank, and its
electric motor develops an output of 100 kilowatts with a torque of 290 newton meters.
Lower PSI: Stove top pressure cookers typically
operate at around 15 PSI, while
electric ones, like the Instant Pot
range from 10 - 12 PSI.
To provide 25 to 50 miles of pure -
electric operation and 300 or so miles of additional
range with the gasoline engine running, the Volt has five distinct
operating modes:
In fact, unless you keep your eyes glued to the EV
range readout, it takes deliberate attention to be aware of whether the Pacifica is
operating in pure
electric or hybrid mode.
Most
electric motors can
operate at any speed, but efficiency does vary a lot over the rev
range.
GM's Warren Transmission facility will build the Voltec Multi-Mode
Electric Drive Unit, which will allow the plug - in hybrid to operate in either all - electric or extended - range electr
Electric Drive Unit, which will allow the plug - in hybrid to
operate in either all -
electric or extended - range electr
electric or extended -
range electricelectric mode.
Series hybrids are Hybrid
Electric Vehicle Buses also known as extended
range vehicles, as the engine can be used to
operate the vehicle in the event that the battery is completely depleted.
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The company's ultimate goal is a series hybrid like the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, which
operates entirely as an
electric car for its first 40 miles of
range — unlike plug - in versions of cars like the 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid that switch frequently between
electric and gasoline power.
By keeping the motor
operating in, or close to, this region, the new two - speed transmission developed by Vocis could increase the
range of
electric vehicles by up to 10 %, with little impact on cost.
The Volt's impressive
electric drivetrain and redesigned gasoline
range extender have no real peer for the 2016 model year in terms of green innovation, and the fact that the hatchback's EV
operating mode matches the majority of American commuting needs while offering a backup for longer trips proves that you no longer have to compromise to own an
electric car.
The actual fuel economy for PHEVs depends on their powertrain
operating modes, their all -
electric range, and the amount of driving between charges.
In all -
electric mode, the 7.6 KWh lithium ion battery provides enough power to
operate up to 85 mph and travel an EPA - estimated
range of 19 miles.
The Volt
operates as a pure battery
electric vehicle until its plug - in battery capacity drops to a predetermined threshold from full charge, at which point its gasoline engine powers an
electric generator to extend the vehicle's
range.
Back to our topic, the MINI
Electric Concept is said to feature a «responsive drive system, sublimely judged suspension tuning, and use of aerodynamic add - ons» that together contribute to typical MINI driving dynamics and a «fine
operating range.»
By keeping the motor
operating in, or close to, this region, the new multi-speed transmission developed by Vocis could increase the
range of
electric vehicles with very little impact.
An
electric motor is not 90 % efficient over it total
operating range.
The wide
operating range of a typical
electric motor, which provides maximum torque from zero RPM, has led most EV producers to use a single transmission gear ratio.
The
operating strategy can also be managed so as to achieve, as far as possible, optimal charging of the high - voltage battery when nearing the end of the journey, thereby increasing the
electric driving
range on the «last lap».
This system includes Kinetics» NexDrive EV3 - 850 intelligent 3 - speed dual clutch transmission, designed and developed specifically for medium - and heavy - duty
electric vehicles and Kinetics» transmission controls which works harmoniously with UQM's PowerPhase
electric motor enabling the system to
operate at peak efficiency for extended battery performance and vehicle
range.
It also enables the
electric motor to
operate at peak or near peak efficiency for improved battery performance and vehicle
range.
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.
As the IMA gasoline engine enters it's mid to high rpm
operating range, the
electric motor assist ceases and power is solely supplied by the engine, which is
operating in its high - rpm 4 - valve mode.
The Army will evaluate the ZH2 fuel cell for: Near - silent operation enabling silent watch capability Reduced acoustic and thermal signatures High wheel torque at all speeds via
electric drive Low fuel consumption across
operating range Water by - product for field uses GM and TARDEC have fuel cell development laboratories located 20 miles apart in southeast Michigan.
The EAD utilises an
electric motor which
operates a multiplate clutch; by rapidly and continuously analysing a
range of electronic inputs it is able to immediately vary torque transfer to each driven wheel to maximise traction in any condition.
By this point, the car was
operating in hybrid mode, its
electric range completely sapped.
The i8 has an
electric - only
operating range of approximately 20 miles and can sprint from 0 - 60 mph in less than 5.0 seconds.
The EV Later mode holds the pure
electric range remaining on the battery in reserve, letting you decide when to
operate the C - Max Energi as an
electric vehicle.
It's equipped with a 100 kW
electric motor, and other figures include 310 Nm of torque and an
operating range of around 200 km.
In the IS F, using an
electric drive motor to alter the intake camshaft phasing made it possible to expand VVT operational
range to lower engine speeds, where engine oil pressure is usually not high enough to
operate conventional VVT.
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With the Hybrid already on the road, it should come as no surprise that Hyundai has finally announced a plug - in variant of the Sonata Hybrid that offers an all -
electric range of 27 miles and 99 MPGe when
operating in EV mode.
Porsche does not divulge information pertaining to expected
electric range, but in the Panamera S e-Hybrid this drivetrain can cover up to 15 miles of distance
operating purely on electricity.
Audi's new hybrid driveline
operates in three modes: EV (relies purely on the
electric motor for propulsion over a claimed 31 - mile
range); Hybrid (a combination of the
electric motor and the V8); and Sport (maximum performance).
Standard comfort and luxury features across the
range include dual - zone climate control, cruise control with brake function,
electric front seats with memory function (except 318d), power -
operated windows and exterior mirrors, keyless engine start / stop, remote locking with boot open button, Multifunction steering wheel, automatic lights and windscreen wipers, front and rear Park Distance Control (318d rear only), Bluetooth connectivity for hands - free mobile phone use with compatible devices, and MP3 compatible CD audio systems with Auxiliary and USB inputs.
This technology largely maintains the rechargeable battery within the appropriate temperature
range, thereby ensuring that the vehicle
operates on
electric power a comparatively large percentage of the time.
With more than triple the
electric range per charge and better efficiency in both its EV and hybrid modes, the Volt costs less to
operate and less up front, with a price
range topping out at about the Audi's starting price.
The most important advantages of a plug - in hybrid or extended
range hybrid
electric vehicle, compared to a battery
electric vehicle (BEV) that only
operates on electricity, are
range and ease of refueling.
On start - up, C - MAX Energi will
operate in charge - depletion mode, providing
electric driving
range.
According to the
Operating Performance Rankings industry report in the Nov. / Dec. 2008 issue of
Electric Light & Power, coal - fired power plant capacity factors
range from 72 percent to 93 percent, combined cycle from 41 percent to 86 percent and nuclear from 90 percent to 96 percent.
Once the 50 - mile
electric range has been exceeded, the car
operates as a normal hybrid vehicle.
AGA Modules offer a
range of cooking options with a conventional oven and integral grill, fan oven, a gas or
electric ceramic hob and
operates independently of the AGA itself.