The 2016 Acura NSX is more of a high - tech beast with a mid-engine, twin - turbo V - 6 producing «north of 550 horsepower,» which is paired to a three -
motor electric drive system resulting in the latest version of Acura's Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Drive.
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.
Not exact matches
Powered by three
electric motors — one in front and two at the rear — FF 91's all wheel
drive system will be capable of blasting off a 0 - 60 mph time of 2.39 seconds, making it the world's quickest
electric vehicle.
The Pocket Mod Sweet Pea is jam - packed with features, including a high - performance chain -
driven electric motor, a gorgeous vintage - inspired body, a pair of 12 - inch pneumatic tires with a rear suspension
system (to ensure a comfortable ride), a retractable kickstand, variable - speed acceleration, a padded seat, and a built - in battery that travels for up to 10 miles on a single charge.
The traction -
drive system typically consists of a boost converter (which steps up voltage when the electronic circuit requires a higher operating voltage than the battery can provide alone), two inverters (which take direct current (DC) voltage and convert it to alternating current (AC)-RRB-, and
electric motors to provide motive power (pdf).
Simply by monitoring the data generated by small
electric motors within the rotating wheels, the
system knows the positions of the wheels and the forces applied by the
drive motors.
Kia says this concept vehicle uses an
electric all - wheel -
drive system, which likely means that it will be a hybrid with a gasoline engine powering the front wheels and an
electric motor powering the rear wheels.
But it gives you some freedom to
drive purely electrical, and the power output is always going to be the combination of a combustion engine and an
electric motor, and a high - voltage
system for sure.
This gas engine sends 185 hp and 185 lb - ft of torque to the front wheels, while the «e-AWD» moniker refers to a small, 35 - hp
electric motor in the rear axle that gives the Trail» ster all - wheel -
drive traction and a
system total of 220 hp.
The 5.2 - liter, naturally aspirated gas engine would
drive the Asterion's rear wheels via a seven - speed dual - clutch automatic transmission while a pair of
electric motors hooked up to a computer - operated torque vectoring
system on the front axle would power the hybrid car's front wheels.
In addition to the base engine (powered by a 1.3 - liter inline - four), the 2015 Fit will include a new hybrid powertrain that combines a 1.5 - liter gas engine and an
electric motor (with a new intelligent dual - clutch
drive system).
This is supplemented by an
electric motor that
drives directly through the differential (not the gearbox, as in the P1), spins at 16,500 rpm and contributes a further 161bhp and 199 lb ft. Together with the batteries, the combined weight of the hybrid
system is 146 kg - roughly half that of the admittedly beefier 918 Spyder's hybrid
system.
While a single
electric motor drives the front wheels, each rear - wheel has its own high - torque
motor and the setup is coordinated by Mitsubishi's Active Yaw Control (AYC)
system.
Driven by four individual
electric motors, two gearboxes and a new AMG Torque Dynamics system, the SLS Electric is four - wheel - drive, and is said to do 0 - 62mph in 3.9 secs onto a limited
electric motors, two gearboxes and a new AMG Torque Dynamics
system, the SLS
Electric is four - wheel - drive, and is said to do 0 - 62mph in 3.9 secs onto a limited
Electric is four - wheel -
drive, and is said to do 0 - 62mph in 3.9 secs onto a limited 155mph.
The Generation EQ concept uses a pair of
electric motors capable of a total output of 300 kW paired to a permanent four - wheel
drive system.
The all - wheel -
drive system will deliver the power for the front wheels through two
electric motors.
Driven by either
electric power or a «range extended»
system (featuring a small petrol
motor) it is aimed squarely at the urban commuter.
An all - wheel -
drive system comprises an
electric motor at the front axle and another at the rear, in addition to a centrally located battery.
Part of the credit also goes to the optional Adaptive
Drive system, which replaces the previous hydraulically actuated anti-roll bars with bars regulated by faster - responding
electric motors (the ride / handling balance is also improved).
In addition to the two powertrain, Toyota will offer the 2019 Rav4 with three all - wheel
drive systems — a basic setup for lower - end gas models, an «intelligent» for the Rav4 Hybrid that uses the electric motor to drive the rear wheels, and the new «Dynamic Torque Vectoring All - Wheel Drive with Rear Driveline Disconnect» setup for the gas - powered Rav4 Limited and Adven
drive systems — a basic setup for lower - end gas models, an «intelligent» for the Rav4 Hybrid that uses the
electric motor to
drive the rear wheels, and the new «Dynamic Torque Vectoring All - Wheel Drive with Rear Driveline Disconnect» setup for the gas - powered Rav4 Limited and Adven
drive the rear wheels, and the new «Dynamic Torque Vectoring All - Wheel
Drive with Rear Driveline Disconnect» setup for the gas - powered Rav4 Limited and Adven
Drive with Rear Driveline Disconnect» setup for the gas - powered Rav4 Limited and Adventure.
The VK50VE's Variable Valve Event and Lift
System, first employed on the Infiniti G37 «s V - 6, has a computer - controlled
electric motor driving an intricate adjustable - lift mechanism.
MiEV, which stands for «Mitsubishi In - wheel -
motor Electric Vehicle,» is the auto maker's electric drive system for all current and future EVs an
Electric Vehicle,» is the auto maker's
electric drive system for all current and future EVs an
electric drive system for all current and future EVs and PHEVs.
Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter supercharged V - 6
Electric motor, NiMH battery Paralell full hybrid
drive system 8 - speed Tiptronic S transmission w / auto stop - start Porsche traction management Permanent 4 - wheel
drive Porsche stability management 14.2 ″ vented front rotors w / 6 - piston calipers 13 ″ vented rear rotors w / 4 - piston calipers Multifunction, leather - wrapped 3 - spoke steering wheel 4 - way adjustable steering column 8 - way power front seats w / memory 10 - speaker AM / FM / CD sound
system Bluetooth Power moonroof Power liftgate One - touch power windows Heated, retractable, power side mirrors Trip computer Homelink
That racer used in - wheel
electric motors for a total of 603 hp, and all this power was controlled through a version of Mitsubishi's S - AWC all - wheel -
drive system.
The Prius Prime will also feature what Toyota calls the dual
motor generator
drive system, which uses both the
electric motor and generator to
drive the car to improve acceleration.
Volvo and Vattenfall's
system, called
Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD), uses an electric motor to propel the rear axle — in this case one that produces 70 hor
Electric Rear Axle
Drive (ERAD), uses an
electric motor to propel the rear axle — in this case one that produces 70 hor
electric motor to propel the rear axle — in this case one that produces 70 horsepower.
A game - changer, the Mission E Cross Turismo aims to provide sporty performance and style while utilizing compact
electric motors, an underbody battery, and no exhaust
system, combustion engine, or transmission tunnel for a purely
electric driving experience.
The Specs Type of vehicle All - wheel -
drive, mid-sized SUV Engine 230 - hp 2.5 L DOHC supercharged four - cylinder with
electric motor Power 250 net hp; 243 lb - ft of torque Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P235 / 55R20 (optional) Price (base / as tested) $ 53,950 / $ 62,950 Destination charge $ 1,995 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 7.6 city, 6.9 highway Standard features Auto on / off bi-xenon headlights, leather seats, eight - way power driver's seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, cruise control, dual - zone automatic climate control, rear - zone climate control, 60 / 40 - split folding second - row bench seat, 50 / 50 - split folding third - row seat, power door locks, windows and mirrors, push - button start, speed - sensitive windshield wipers, Bose premium audio
system with satellite radio and 13 speakers, steering wheel audio controls, rear - view monitor, hard -
drive navigation
system, Infiniti Connection telematics
system, around - view monitor with moving object detection and front and rear sonar
system Options Technology package ($ 3,500), includes backup collision intervention, intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning, blind spot warning and intervention, lane departure warning; Deluxe Touring package ($ 3,200), includes 20 - inch aluminum wheels, Bose surround - sound audio
system with 15 speakers, panoramic sunroof; Theatre package ($ 2,300), includes dual seven - inch colour monitors and two wireless headphones
However, the Avalon's
electric power steering
system is more responsive than the Optima's
motor -
driven power steering
system.
As for the hybrid model, it pairs a 3.5 - liter V6 with two high - torque
electric drive motor - generators, producing a combined
system power of 308 hp.
In this case, «hybrid» and «sport» do go hand in hand, thanks to a sophisticated
system that pairs a V6 with three
electric motors and an impressive all - wheel -
drive system.
2014 Lexus RX450h Base price: $ 47,320 Price as tested: $ 56,445 Options on test car: Dual - screen rear seat DVD
system, Navigation
system, Backup camera & App suite package ($ 4,920), Heated and ventilated front seats ($ 640), Mark Levinson premium sound ($ 995), Premium Package ($ 2,570) Powertrain: 3.5 - liter V6 engine, 37 kWh Ni - MH battery pack and twin front
electric motor units, continuously variable transmission, front - wheel
drive — 295 combined
system horsepower S: S: L - observed fuel economy: 28.2 mpg Lexus provided the vehicle for testing purposes and one tank of gas.
Instead of transfer gears and a driveshaft to the rear wheels, Lexus designed the all - weather
drive system to utilize an independent
electric motor to spin the rear wheels when needed to help maintain optimal traction.
[23][24][25][26] The Fine - S uses a hydrogen fuel cell
electric hybrid
system which
drives four independent
electric motors - one in each wheel.
Using their proprietary all - wheel
drive system, the handling of the sedan has significantly improved, especially when the two
electric motors are running.
It utilizes a hybrid
system combining
electric motors to
drive the front wheels, and a combination of a petrol engine and
electric motors powering the rear.
Apple car play / Android Auto,
Drive mode selector, Front and rear parking sensors, Instrument cluster in blue, Maserati dash mounted clock, Mist sensor, On board computer, Power tailgate, Service indicator, SIRI smart personal assistant, Speed sensitive variable power assisted steering, Touch screen control unit navigation with DAB radio; CD / DVD; SD card and bluetooth, USB / aux input socket, Anti trap windows, Automatic dimming door mirrors, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour lower mouldings, Body coloured bumpers, Chrome line exterior, Chrome ornamental side grilles, Dual chrome plated stainless steel tailpipes, Electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors, Electrochrome rear view mirror, Front and rear
electric windows, Heat and noise insulating glass, Heated door mirrors, Heated rear windscreen, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights, LED rear lights, Rain sensor, 12 V socket, 12 V socket in luggage compartment, 3 spoke multifunction steering wheel, 4 way
electric lumbar support, 60 / 40 split rear bench seat, 8 way electrically adjustable front seats, Air quality sensor, Aluminium gear shift paddles, Brushed stainless steel sports pedals, Cargo net, Driver seat memory function, Driver / passenger sunvisors / illuminated courtesy mirror, Footwell lights, Front armrest with illuminated; air conditioned storage, Front headrests, Front / rear courtesy lights, Glovebox, Rear armrest with 2 cupholders, Rear headrests, Soft close doors, Sports seats, Through load
system including ski bag, Velour floormats,Anti - lock Brake System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist,Anti - slip regulation + Motor Slip Regulation, Curtain airbags, Driver and passenger side airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill descent control, Hill hold control, Maserati stability programme, Passenger airbag deactivation system, Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Aluminium key fob, Electronic immobiliser, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Adaptive air suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping system, Two tone dash; door trim; armrest and interior sti
system including ski bag, Velour floormats,Anti - lock Brake
System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist,Anti - slip regulation + Motor Slip Regulation, Curtain airbags, Driver and passenger side airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill descent control, Hill hold control, Maserati stability programme, Passenger airbag deactivation system, Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Aluminium key fob, Electronic immobiliser, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Adaptive air suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping system, Two tone dash; door trim; armrest and interior sti
System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist,Anti - slip regulation +
Motor Slip Regulation, Curtain airbags, Driver and passenger side airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill descent control, Hill hold control, Maserati stability programme, Passenger airbag deactivation
system, Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Aluminium key fob, Electronic immobiliser, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Adaptive air suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping system, Two tone dash; door trim; armrest and interior sti
system, Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, Tyre pressure monitoring
system, Aluminium key fob, Electronic immobiliser, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Adaptive air suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping system, Two tone dash; door trim; armrest and interior sti
system, Aluminium key fob, Electronic immobiliser, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking
system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Adaptive air suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping system, Two tone dash; door trim; armrest and interior sti
system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Adaptive air suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping
system, Two tone dash; door trim; armrest and interior sti
system, Two tone dash; door trim; armrest and interior stitching
As with the LaCrosse with eAssist and other GM mild hybrids, the
electric induction
motor - generator replaces the alternator and provides both
motor assist and
electric - generating functions through a unique engine belt -
drive system.
The Fine - N uses a hydrogen fuel cell
electric hybrid
system which
drives four independent 25 kW
electric motors - one in each wheel.
The Hybrid Synergy
Drive system of the Prius combines an
electric motor with a gas engine, providing incredible efficiency — the 2015 Prius has an EPA - estimated 51 miles per gallon in the city.
Besides eliminating drivetrain loss, the all - wheel -
drive system can disperse torque even more efficiently with the
electric motors during slippery conditions.
Under the hood of the 2017 Highlander Hybrid is the innovative Hybrid Synergy
Drive system, which combines a 3.5 - liter Direct Injection V6 engine and an
electric motor, delivering both impressive power and efficiency.
This new
system incorporates a belt -
driven electric motor / alternator that serves as the start - up
motor for the start - stop function, while providing a brief boost of torque (up to 90 lb. - ft.
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.
Electric Motor, Front Wheel
Drive, Power Steering,ABS,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, Brake Assist, Aluminum Wheels, Tires - Front Performance, Tires - Rear Performance, Heated Mirrors, Power Mirror (s), Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors, Power Folding Mirrors, Rear Defrost, Intermittent Wipers, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Rain Sensing Wipers, Daytime Running Lights, Automatic Headlights, Fog Lamps, Navigation
System, Premium Sound
System, Bluetooth Connection, CD Player, MP3 Player, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Auxiliary Audio Input, Power Driver Seat, Power Passenger Seat, Bucket Seats, Heated Front Seat (s), Driver Adjustable Lumbar, Passenger Adjustable Lumbar, Heated Rear Seat (s), Rear Bench Seat, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Trip Computer, Power Windows, Telematics, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Power Door Locks, Keyless Start, Remote Trunk Release, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Climate Control,Multi - Zone A / C, Premium Synthetic Seats, Driver Vanity Mirror, Passenger Vanity Mirror, Smart Device Integration, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Stability Control, Front Side Air Bag, Rear Parking Aid, Blind Spot Monitor,Cross - Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Tire Pressure Monitor, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Knee Air Bag, Child Safety Locks,Back - Up Camera
When the Straight
Driving Assist system detects that steering effort is being applied to keep the car driving along a slope, the Electric Power Steering system applies motor
Driving Assist
system detects that steering effort is being applied to keep the car
driving along a slope, the Electric Power Steering system applies motor
driving along a slope, the
Electric Power Steering
system applies
motor assist.
At the heart of this
electric vehicle is the efficient «state - of - the - art» direct
drive motor developed in partnership with TM4, Canada, one of the most renowned players in the global EV eco
system.
This
system allows the Asterion two different
driving modes: in hybrid mode it is combining the V10 engine with the three
electric motors guaranteeing a permanent four - wheel
drive without being dependent on the battery's state of charge.
EVO
Electric, a developer of advanced electric drive solutions for the automotive sector (earlier post), has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc, to develop, manufacture and sell Axial Flux electric motors and drive systems for use in hybrid and electric v
Electric, a developer of advanced
electric drive solutions for the automotive sector (earlier post), has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc, to develop, manufacture and sell Axial Flux electric motors and drive systems for use in hybrid and electric v
electric drive solutions for the automotive sector (earlier post), has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc, to develop, manufacture and sell Axial Flux
electric motors and drive systems for use in hybrid and electric v
electric motors and
drive systems for use in hybrid and
electric v
electric vehicles.
In hybrid mode, the intelligent
drive system uses both, petrol and
electric motor depending on terrain and throttle response.