Sentences with phrase «more battery weight»

The off - center balance of the new Oasis is even more pronounced than that of the original, because there is more battery weight in the new one.

Not exact matches

While hybrid electric and full electric vehicles have become more common in recent years, the aviation industry has been slow to embrace e-planes, partially because of the weight and cost of lithium - ion battery packs.

This would make the cars lighter — important because of the weight of electric batteries — but also allowing for more inventive designs.

But because lithium is the lightest metal, lithium - based batteries can store more energy at a given weight than any other variety.

The Tesla 3 is thought to be about 20 percent smaller that the S, and the lighter weight helps squeeze more range out of the battery.

Because it is a light metal, lithium has a lot of charge - carrying ions for its weight, making for batteries that are smaller but more powerful.

While a lower weight is more convenient, it is smart to find a balance between weight and battery life.

The findings, published June 17 in Nature Communications, could help remove a major barrier to developing lithium - sulfur and lithium - air batteries, promising future technologies that could store up to 10 times more energy per weight than batteries now used in consumer electronics and electric cars.

Moreover, the new material offers at least an order of magnitude more energy than lithium batteries of the same weight.

Reducing the width and weight of the vehicle can also help reduce drag, so instead of cylindrical batteries, the team is using square, pouch - type ones, which can be packed more tightly.

Chemist Don Gervasio and colleague Sonja Tasic, both at Arizona State University in the US, set out to develop a fuel cell that would generate more electricity for its weight than the best batteries, and would also work at room temperature.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have come one step closer to replacing the lithium - ion batteries that power phones, laptops and electric cars with a device that stores far more energy for the same weight.

Balbuena's research is supported by the Department of Energy as part the Battery Materials Research and Battery 500 Seedling programs, both of which are aimed at creating smaller, safer, lighter - weight and less expensive battery packs to make electric vehicles more affoBattery Materials Research and Battery 500 Seedling programs, both of which are aimed at creating smaller, safer, lighter - weight and less expensive battery packs to make electric vehicles more affoBattery 500 Seedling programs, both of which are aimed at creating smaller, safer, lighter - weight and less expensive battery packs to make electric vehicles more affobattery packs to make electric vehicles more affordable.

Our guess: the extra weight of the batteries (which are mounted behind the rear seat) could provide just enough more protection from crash forces to gain the extra star.

Mercedes says that the latest generation S63 saves more than 100 kg of weight over the previous model, thanks to lightweight forged AMG alloy wheels, lightweight lithium - ion battery (following on from the SLS Black series) as well as the # 7090 optional carbon - ceramic brake package.

Because the engine is typically under the hood, cars naturally have more weight on the front wheels than on the rear wheels, and moving the battery under the trunk is a way to combat this uneven weight distribution.

Things stay close on the scale as well, with the Model 3 Long Range weighing in at 3,814 pounds while the smaller battery reduces weight by nearly 300 pounds to 3,549; slightly more than half of that bulk sits in the rear half of the car, with distribution checking in at 47/53 percent f / r for regular Model 3s and 48/52 for Long Range ones.

-- a fairly low curb weight of 2182 pounds, aided by fitting an aluminum hood to the steel body (a saving of more than fifteen pounds), by using resin bumpers front and rear (almost nine pounds each), by going to a stainless steel tubular exhaust manifold (nine pounds), and by using a motorcycle - type battery with reduced liquid volume (six pounds).

and Re-locate battery in the trunk, best weight distribution and more space to the cold air intake.

With its heavy battery pack located just behind the rear seat, the Altima hybrid's rear suspension exhibits a bit more up - and - down motion than other Altimas, but it's not as pronounced as in the Camry hybrid (possibly because of the Toyota carries more weight).

With the 330 - pound battery pack and electric motors, total weight is expected to be 3750 pounds (which is still some 600 pounds more than the Carrera GT); 57 percent of the weight is over the rear wheels.

The car's weight has much less of an impact on total energy use, since any extra battery mass translates to more kinetic energy that can be recovered with the regenerative braking system.

In hard cornering, you can feel the weight transfer of the motor and batteries — all packed beneath the boot floor — preying on the chassis's balance, more benign but still early -911-pendulous.

Indeed, Hyundai Canada rates the regular Sonata Hybrid as a little more parsimonious on the highway, the Plug - in's disadvantage no doubt its 152 - kilogram greater weight, at least part of which is due to its bigger battery.

An efficient powertrain means the battery isn't too large which would increase weight and charging time, it's mainstream enough to match the Leaf on looks and general appeal, VW's selectable regen levels have been brought in to improve efficiency further, while the interior is more than practical enough for most families.

The X5 was fun and frugal — even though it was heavier, courtesy of the added weight of its lithium - ion battery pack — and felt lighter and ultimately more agile.

The Hybrid comes in for a little criticism in this department, though — it's more stiffly sprung to contend with the added weight of its batteries, resulting in the ride being quite a lot firmer than the standard car's.

The battery that feeds the hybrid system actually helps handling slightly by placing more weight over the rear axle.

For just a few bucks more, the Prius Two Eco steps up to the new Li - ion battery pack and, with its lack of features, the lowest curb weight of all the trim levels.

Unlike mechanical AWD systems that reduce fuel efficiency via added weight and friction, the RX 450h's rear - mounted electric motor - generator allows all four wheels to perform regenerative braking, charging the hybrid battery more effectively.

The new Fusion Hybrid features all - new lithium - ion batteries that save weight and generate more power than previous NiMH batteries, while raising maximum speed under electric - only power from 47 mph to 62 mph (from 76 to 100 km / h).

A standard - fit lithium ion battery sheds more vital kilos while further (optional) weight saving measures include a carbon fibre roof, polycarbonate rear screen and rear side windows and a titanium centre mounted exhaust.

On the upside, the hybrid does feel more planted to the road than the regular model thanks to the extra weight of batteries.

«For M cars to have more than 100 kilowatts and a very light - weight battery I also have to develop a new cell chemistry.

The S63 keeps weight in check with a lightweight lithium ion battery, forged wheels and a more extensive use of aluminum body panels.

With a battery pack weight of 176 lbs, the Plug - in Hybrid Prius weighs more than the other Prius models and tips the scales at 3165 lbs curb weight.

IMO, they should make a small battery PHEV (more like the PHEV Prius) to keep costs and weight down, rather than a 30 mile range version.

The extra weight of the Energi's battery pack (about 300 pounds more than the basic gas - powered Fusion) actually serves to give the car a more hunkered - down feel on the road too.

I reckon they should make all the Prius cars * plug in hybrids; * put bigger battery packs in them to extend the EV only range — anything above 100 miles EV only range seems to overcome a lot of psychological barriers; * put a smaller gas engine in it and a more powerful Electric Motor — Electric Motors have recently become smaller, lighter and more powerful; * use carbon fiber body panels to reduce weight;

To distribute the weight more effectively throughout the vehicle, the battery has been moved further back, into the spare wheel's recess.

A more centrally located position for the battery pack would seem to offer improved weight distribution and packaging, especially since a 220 - bhp turbocharged 1.5 - liter 3 - cylinder gasoline engine already occupies space behind the cabin.

While the carbon fiber construction and light - weighting of the i8 is more relevant than ever, batteries have evolved to a point where 15 miles of range isn't something BMW can tout as a feature on its top of the line offering in the i range, particularly when Chevrolet has an electric car that costs $ 35,000 and goes 240 miles on a charge.

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The 47/47/47 mpg across all EPA categories takes most of the headlines but the Fusion Hybrid also drives really nicely and is more balanced that the typical sedan, thanks the trunk - mounted battery pack helping even the weight distribution of this front - drive car.

By relocating the battery, this new model also has more trunk space and a lighter weight.

However, putting the battery beneath the second row helps improve the Pacifica's handling by keeping the weight of the battery low and more centered.

There are more 10 - mile trips than 35 - mile trips, so why lug around the weight and cost of twice as many lithium - ion batteries?

As more hybrids are introduced to the market, it's becoming more apparent that aerodynamics and weight reduction are almost as important as the advanced technology used in the electric drive motors and battery packs.

Prices for Ultrabooks have come down recently and a when I look at devices like the Dell XPS 13 (2015 version with Broadwell) I see more battery life, a bigger screen, a better keyboard and more processing power for the same money and just 10 % more weight.

While I understand that the increased girth is to accommodate the new iPad's bigger battery, its 4G radio (on those models), and the Retina display, I'm more concerned about the iPad's weight.