Sentences with phrase «electric vehicle engineering»

And there is something for everyone, with more than 200 different types of apprenticeships, lasting from one to four years — from nursing and graphic design, to horticulture and electric vehicle engineering.

Aug 1, 2017 — Building on nearly three decades of Honda electric vehicle engineering, the 2017 Clarity Electric is designed to meet the needs of a typical urban commuter with a combination of responsive power and exceptional efficiency.

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It is also an engineering and design source for GM's small vehicles and electric vehicles, as well as home to some of GM's top - ranked suppliers globally.

«It's the first patent out of many to come in all areas of vehicle engineering,» Faraday senior director of electric drive Silva Hiti told Inc. via an email.

Maserati engineering chief Roberto Fedeli believes that the luxury automaker can unveil an electric vehicle by 2019.

Tesla founder Elon Musk said that Apple has hired a number of Tesla engineers and that he's «glad they're doing an EV [electric vehicle]».

The engineering solution may be for NeMO to use solar - electric propulsion to turn around and fly back to Earth hauling an entire separate spacecraft that carries the goods from Mars, he says, or it could tote a special - purpose entry vehicle that's topped off with Mars regolith and rock for drop - off here at home.

Saeid Haghbin, doctor of electric power engineering, undertook his doctoral studies in order to develop the optimal electric vehicle charger.

Wireless power transfer technology may find use in a wide range of applications beyond powering electric vehicles, said Xiaofang Yu, an electrical engineer and postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University who led the research.

That is why, one and a half years ago, an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, mathematicians, electrical engineers and mechatronics engineers launched the project Afkar (a German abbreviation for «autonomous driving and intelligent chassis concept for an all - electric vehicle»).

While Porsche's head honcho acknowledged earlier this year that a sporty zeroemissions model would work well for the brand, the chief vehicle line engineer recently ruled out an electric 911, which raises the specter of a Boxster / Cayman EV.

«Electric vehicles will absolutely play a role in Jaguar Land Rover's future product portfolio and Formula E will give us a unique opportunity to further our development of electrification technologies,» Jaguar Land Rover group engineering director Nick Rogers said in a statement.

«I'd rather spend my engineering dollar on going to what, after all, will be the final goal: pure - electric vehicles.

Chevrolet's Bolt, specifically designed and engineered as a battery - electric, all - purpose, all - weather vehicle with enough range to make running - out - of - juice anxiety a thing of the past, is not only a perfectly adequate small commuting and grocery - getting family car, it's actually very agreeable to drive.

To do that, hybrid - vehicle engineers have identified two crucial areas for development: increasing the efficiency of electric drives and optimizing the thermal efficiency of heat engines.

Probably more silent actually, as Clarity chief engineer Kyoshi Shimizu dislikes the raising - pitch «wooooo - eeeeeeeee» motor noise you get in many electric vehicles so his team worked hard to eliminate it.

No doubt, VW has plenty of engineers fully devoted to developing an affordable electric vehicle, but is the company interested in marketing and selling it?

The cooperation with MS Amlin Andretti, which includes sharing resources and working together on engineering, will continue this season as the automaker expands its presence in the first racing series for single - seat electric vehicles.

According to Frank Weber, global chief engineer for the Volt's E-Flex propulsion system, good aerodynamics are the most important aspect of a hybrid electric vehicle's design.

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA — Santa Monica calls out to every engineer in distant Germany who might be working on a squeaky clean electric vehicle.

Engineers are planning to add electric batteries to this ute vehicle.

«We wanted the Focus Electric to be a vehicle first, that just happened to be electric,» said Eric Kuehn, Ford's chief engineer for global electrified pElectric to be a vehicle first, that just happened to be electric,» said Eric Kuehn, Ford's chief engineer for global electrified pelectric,» said Eric Kuehn, Ford's chief engineer for global electrified programs.

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.

«Performance Pack Level 2 includes all of the features of Performance Pack Level 1, plus unique chassis and antilock brake tuning, unique stability control and electric power - assisted steering,» said as Tom Barnes, vehicle engineering manager on Ford Mustang.

As the heaviest component of any electric - powered vehicle, the Nissan engineers positioned the battery right below the rearseat foot area in order to maintain its optimum center of gravity.

German engineers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology copy nature to speed the manufacture of lithium - ion batteries used in electric vehicles.

«Ford is giving customers the power of choice for leading fuel economy regardless of what type of vehicle or powertrain technology they choose,» said Eric Kuehn, chief nameplate engineer for the Focus Electric.

Tesla Motors is a car company that makes all - electric vehicles based on the 19th - century discoveries and innovations of physicist and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla.

The BMW i3 is designed from the start to be an electric vehicle (EV), an approach that the automaker says allowed designers and engineers to maximize the car's effectiveness as an EV.

The electric Mercedes - Benz vehicles aren't just engineered as an alternative to gasoline, they're also roomy, versatile and generously outfitted.

There also is an unusual hybrid from DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes - Benz, the F500 research vehicle, that features futuristic engineering and uses a powerful diesel - electric propulsion system.

We believe our technical strengths, engineering and manufacturing expertise, position us as a leading battery and control system provider for electric vehicles today and in the future.

The design draws on Xtrac's precision design, analysis and manufacturing engineering capabilities, ensuring that the ground helical gear sets, necessary for road vehicle transmission systems, offer exceptional levels of NVH refinement for the most demanding silent driveline electric vehicle applications, as well as the durability required for this marketplace.

Designs and manufactures electronic controls for a myriad of vehicle applications, including Electric Power Steering Systems (EPS); Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS); Fuel Delivery Pump and Sensor Technology; HVAC Controls as well as full - service design engineering for all your powertrain and body electronic needs.

Lawrence Oswald, vice president for hybrid electric vehicle platform engineering, said Chrysler anticipates the hybrid Durango will represent about 15 percent of the vehicle's annual sales.

I am pleasantly surprised at the satisfaction and performance of the Malibu, and would suggest other geezers look at this vehicle as an alternative to a Caddy for going to the supermarket... love the many new engineering features (e.g. electric steering.)

SAE International said it has approved a new technical standard that will dramatically reduce charging times for plug - in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.The global engineering group...

One of Ford's top executives responsible for hybrid - powered vehicles told the Detroit Free Press that the company is looking to hire 70 engineers and scientists to support its growing programs for alternative - fuel vehicles, such as those powered by gasoline - electric engines or those that can be plugged into an outlet.

Furthermore, taking this plug - in hybrid electric vehicle beyond the usual (i.e.urban) habitat of conventional electric cars, the engineering team underwent a series of tests on different road surfaces, from broken pavement to flooded areas.

That doesn't sit well with Land Rover engineers, so they have made the all - new Range Rover a novice off - roader's dream with such amenities as air suspension, electric - assisted steering, strong brakes and a terrain - response system that can identify ground conditions, adjusting vehicle settings automatically.

However, he started his career as a Formula 1 engineer and is a motorcycle racer, and thus embodies both an analytical and empirical appreciation of the realities of vehicle dynamics, as well as the potential inherent in certain types of electric drive.

Our visionary engineers have been truly inspired, creating an efficient vehicle driven by pure electric power that can be charged in just three hours with a 220 volt outlet.

If it's performance, tuned engineering, electric styling cues, then you'll appreciate this selection of sporty vehicles we've assembled.

The electric motor is powered by a 266 - volt, 72 - cell lithium - ion battery pack which Audi's engineers were gratified to report did not need to occupy trunk volume to house, and otherwise do not sacrifice usable space in the vehicle.

Congress has recently offered large tax credits (up to $ 7,500 per vehicle) for plug - in hybrids and electric cars, but these credits will have little practical effect until engineers accomplish breakthroughs in battery technology, and recharging stations are built throughout the country.

SANTA MONICA, CA — Santa Monica calls out to every engineer in distant Germany who might be working on a squeaky clean electric vehicle.

«Although many engineers, environmentalists and politicians are enthusiastic about electric vehicle technology, this survey reveals that new car buyers, based on early impressions, have little interest in purchasing plug - in vehicles,» said John D. Graham, dean of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and a co-author of the study.

(Sec. 284) Sets forth requirements for compliance with HUD energy efficiency standards for single family or multifamily structures, including: (1) compliance with applicable provisions of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air - conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard and the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code; (2) rehabilitation or improvement on existing structures reducing energy consumption by at least 20 %; and (3) newly constructed residential structures having electrical outlets with the facility and capacity to recharge a standard electric passenger vehicle.

The California Cars Initiative (CalCars.org) is a Palo Alto - based nonprofit startup of entrepreneurs, engineers, environmentalists and consumers promoting 100 + MPG plug - in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

DO N'T MISS: Kia to focus on hydrogen fuel - cell vehicles before electrics, chief engineer says By 2020, Kia will have 14 green models in its global lineup, European boss Michael Cole said in a recent interview with the British magazine Autocar.