Not exact matches
To test the process, the WPI researchers sliced the
drive unit (which contains the
electric motor and other components of the
drive train) of an all -
electric Chevrolet Spark vehicle into several pieces and then shredded the pieces.
In an effort to help develop a sustainable domestic supply of rare earth elements and lessen the United States» dependence on China for materials that are vital to the production of electronics, wind turbines, and many other technologies, two researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a method of extracting rare earths from the
drive units and
motors of discarded
electric and hybrid cars.
Working there, the pair has created the novel method for processing
drive units and
electric motors to chemically separate rare earth elements — specifically neodymium, dysprosium, and praseodymium — from other materials used to make the devices.
Its torque converter, clutch, and
electric motor (developed jointly with Bosch) reside in the hybrid
drive unit under the hood.
Finally, there's the
drive unit, which consists of the high output AC synchronized
electric motor, transmission, and power control
unit.
It would pair a 290 - hp, 2.0 - liter gas engine with two
electric motors — a small 55 - hp
unit integrated in the transmission and a 115 - hp
motor driving the rear wheels — for a combined output of more than 450 hp.
(800 / min — 5,000 / min) Maximum Revs: 9,150 rpm Power output per l: 133 hp / l (V8 engine) Power transmission: Combustion engine with hybrid module and transmission bolted together to form a single
drive unit; seven - speed dual - clutch transmission; rear - wheel
drive; front
electric motor with gearbox for
driving the front wheels (decoupled from 146 mph); five pre-selectable operating modes for optimum coordination of all
drive units.
A single
electric motor deploys power at the front axle to supplement the 1.5 - litre petrol
unit driving the rear; the combined output of the hybrid powertrain is 357bhp.
The crankshaft mounted
electric motor acts as torque fill for the turbos, while the other two rear wheel mounted
units provide
drive.
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.
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 stitching
In a E-REV, the wheels are turned by an
electric drive unit, whereas in conventional hybrids the wheels are turned by an
electric motor, a gasoline engine, or both.
It operates under the Atkinson cycle for greater efficiency, but the IONIQ Plug - In's
unit has greater support from
electric components, with a 45kW (61hp)
electric motor and 8.9 kWh battery offering
electric - only
driving ability and excellent economy figures.
Electric cars use an electric motor driven by a contr
Electric cars use an
electric motor driven by a contr
electric motor driven by a control
unit.
A second
electric motor, which is separate from this
drive unit, is mounted to the rear axle.
The front axle is
driven by an
electric motor generating 114 bhp coupled to a single - speed transmission while the rear
drive unit features a twin - speed transmission married to a 194.4 bhp
electric motor.
The Outlander PHEV's powertrain comprises a four - cylinder petrol engine, two
electric motors (one at the front and one at the rear), a generator that transforms the engine power into electricity, front power
drive unit, rear
electric motor control
unit and a battery placed under the floor.
When a high level of power is demanded by the driver, the
electric motor at the rear axle works together with the 2.0 TFSI in a boost mode, in which both
drive units output propulsive power.
The Nismo Concept not only proves the hidden potential of Nissan LEAF but also adds even more excitement and energy to LEAF, delivering a guilt - free yet exhilarating
driving experience that can be enjoyed by every car enthusiast,» said Hideaki Watanabe, Corporate Vice President, Nissan
Motor Company and head of the company's
electric vehicle business
unit.
The Prius c's Hybrid Synergy
Drive system integrates the operation of components that include a gasoline engine, an
electric motor within a Continuously Variable Transaxle, a NiMH battery, and power electronics: power control
unit (inverter), a DC - DC converter, a step - up converter and a hybrid control computer.
The torque converter, clutch and
electric motor are housed in the innovative hybrid
drive unit.
The Tesla Model S
Motor Trend tested had the
electric drive unit fail.
Speaking at the Frankfurt
motor show, Speth said both the regular Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models will gain the new electrified powerplant, which is expected to combine 2.0 - litre Ingenium petrol power with an
electric drive unit.
Electric drive unit assembly electric motors, and all internal components, including the auxiliary fluid pump, auxiliary pump controller, electric motor, and 3 - phase
Electric drive unit assembly
electric motors, and all internal components, including the auxiliary fluid pump, auxiliary pump controller, electric motor, and 3 - phase
electric motors, and all internal components, including the auxiliary fluid pump, auxiliary pump controller,
electric motor, and 3 - phase
electric motor, and 3 - phase cables.
The capacity of the compact energy storage
unit for the
electric motor is sufficient to
drive the concept study over a distance of up to two kilometres on
electric power alone.
It covers all components of the
electric drive, the
electric motor developed by BMW, the lithium - ion battery and the intelligent engine control
unit.
A Power Distribution
Unit located under the center console monitors
driving inputs, load levels and vehicle status to determine the necessary power requirements from the engine and three
electric motors and distribute the power to the front and reach rear wheel.
Utilizing an unique 2
Electric Motor Drive Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system, the all - new hybrid all - wheel - drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during corne
Drive Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system, the all - new hybrid all - wheel -
drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during corne
drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering.
Among Getrag's introductions at the Frankfurt
Motor Show were a new dual clutch electric drive unit; a further development of its Boosted Range Extender; and a variant of the PowerShift transmission with an integrated electric motor for mild hybrid applicat
Motor Show were a new dual clutch
electric drive unit; a further development of its Boosted Range Extender; and a variant of the PowerShift transmission with an integrated
electric motor for mild hybrid applicat
motor for mild hybrid applications.
The performance hybrid system, one of Honda's new «Earth Dreams» technologies (earlier post), utilizes a front - mounted 30 kW +
electric motor, located within the 7 - speed dual clutch transmission, and a novel dual
electric motor drive unit (independent 20 kW +
units on each side) with a bilateral torque adjustable control system to instantly generate negative or positive torque to the rear wheels during cornering.
Transmission specialist Oerlikon Graziano is showcasing its range of hybrid and
electric transmission systems, including the OGeco torque infill
unit that integrates a 6 - speed automated manual with a 120 kW
electric motor through a 2 - speed epicyclic transmission, as well as a new 2 - speed automated manual
drive system, at the the 2014 CTI Symposium and Transmission Expo in Berlin next week.
An all - new 111 - kW
electric drive unit uses two
electric motors working with planetary gear sets to mix - n - match power delivery depending on need.
The Twin Up concept comes with a
drive unit that comes in the form of a 0.8 liter diesel
motor, an
electric motor that produces 35kW, and a 7 speed DSG.
The 150 kW
drive unit houses not only the
electric motor but also a two - stage, one - speed spur gear
drive, a differential, and power electronics along with control software.
XING Mobility, a Taipei - based
electric powertrain system supplier, has selected Clean Wave Technologies to provide
electric motors and
drive control
units for a rally - inspired supercar.
The control
unit uses this analysis of the
driving situation to detect the threat of traction loss on one side of the car and calculates the required locking effect, which is engaged by an
electric motor.
The 1.8 - litre petrol engine is set to remain with a downsized
electric motor and a separate
electric power
unit to
drive the rear wheels.
While the normally aspirated power
unit drives the rear axle, the high - performance
electric motor gets to work at the front axle and transforms the Le Mans prototype into an all - wheel
drive when exiting corners.
To transmit the
drive power developed jointly by the V8 power
unit and the
electric motor, BMW ActiveHybrid 7 comes with a newly developed eight - speed automatic transmission specifi cally tailored to the demands and potentials of hybrid technology.
Transmission specialist Oerlikon Graziano is showcasing its range of hybrid and
electric transmission systems, including the OGeco torque infill
unit that integrates a 6 - speed automated manual with a 120 kW
electric motor through a 2 - speed epicyclic transmission, as well as a new 2 - speed automated manual
drive system, at the the... Read more →
When the driver applies the brake pedal, a signal is sent to the vehicle's Electronic Control
Unit (ECU), which determines the appropriate amount of braking force to assign to regenerative braking through the
electric drive motor and to the hydraulic friction braking system.
The F3DM has two alternating current
electric motors, a 50 - kilowatt
unit that
drives the wheels and a 25 - kilowatt helper that can send power to the wheels or generate electricity through regenerative braking.
Regardless of the selected
driving mode, the
drive power generated by the
electric motor, the combustion engine or the two
units acting in unison is channelled swiftly and precisely to wherever it can be converted into forward propulsion most effectively.
Instead, rumors are suggesting a smaller turbo 2.0 - liter boxer
unit will
drive the front wheels and will work together with an
electric motor powering the rear axle to enable an AWD arrangement.
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 dimming interior mirror, Automatic headlamp activation, Black grille with chrome surround, Body coloured bumpers, Chrome line exterior, Dual chrome plated stainless steel tailpipes, Electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors, Front and rear
electric windows, Front grille with vertical bars, Heat and noise insulating glass, Heated door mirrors, Heated rear windscreen, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights, LED rear lights, Ornamental side grilles, Rain sensor, 12 V socket, 12 V socket in luggage compartment, 3 spoke multifunction steering wheel, 60 / 40 split rear bench seat, 8 way
electric driver and front passenger seats with lumbar adjust, Air quality sensor, Cargo net, Footwell lights, Front armrest with illuminated; air conditioned storage, Front headrests, Front / rear courtesy lights, Glovebox, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirror, Rear armrest with 2 cupholders, Rear headrests, 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, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Aluminium key fob, Immobiliser, Keyless entry system, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping system
Also standard in the new 2014 Sorento,
Electric Motor Driven Power Steering replaces the hydraulic
unit from the 2013 model, which improves steering feel and reduces weight to aid efficiency.
The 2012 Smart Fortwo
Electric Drive is powered by a 55 kW / 74 HP electric motor and a 17.6 kWh unit
Electric Drive is powered by a 55 kW / 74 HP
electric motor and a 17.6 kWh unit
electric motor and a 17.6 kWh
unit which...
A Power Distribution
Unit located under the center console monitors
driving inputs, load levels and vehicle status to determine the necessary power requirements from the engine and three
electric motors and distribute the power to the front and each rear wheel.
With their high levels of torque and instantaneous responses to every movement of the accelerator,
electric motors already make significantly higher demands on
driving stability systems than conventional power
units.
In the i8 spyder, the combustion
unit is supported by a 131 - hp
electric motor mounted up front within the axle assembly, where it provides
drive to the front wheels via a fixed - ratio gearbox.