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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.

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 Regera features a twin - turbo 5 - litre V8 that puts out 1084bhp and 1280 Nm of torque, this is then mated to not one, but three different electric drive units.

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.

@ 4,500 rpm (226 lb. - ft total) Transmission E-Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P225 / 50R17 Price: base / as tested $ 29,590 / $ 35,690 Destination charge $ 1,695 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 3.7 city, 4.0 highway Standard features E-CVT transmission, Eco-Assist Driving Coach System, Hill Start Assist, electric assisted power steering, Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, tire pressure monitoring system, immobilizer, security system, power operated heated mirrors, Halogen projector beam headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, speed sensing wipers, dual - zone climate control with filtration, proximity key entry system, remote trunk release, multi-angle rear camera system, driver's expanded view mirror, Bluetooth phone interface, Lane Watch blind spot display, cruise control, front heated seats, 8 - way power adjustable driver's seat, 4 - way manual adjustable passenger seat, AM / FM / CD / MP3 / WMA audio system with 6 speakers, 8 - inch i - MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display) LED display screen, HondaLink with audio touch screen, Hill - Start Assist, full complement of airbags (including front, side, and side curtain units), ABS brakes with Brake Assist, EV mode button, ECON mode button, Active Noise Cancelation.

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 GETRAG Corporate Group, a specialist in transmission and drive technology, has secured a contract from Volvo Car Corporation to supply its electric drive unit 1eDT240 for the electric version of the Volvo C30.

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.

Powered by a 1.4 liter engine, when used in conjunction with the electric drive unit, total system output power is 201 horsepower and 243 lb - ft of torque.

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.

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 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.

The gas engine alone makes alone makes 500 horsepower and 406 lb - ft of torque, but combined with the electric drive units, the car puts out a maximum of 573 hp and 476 lb - ft.

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 5.5 - foot - long (1.6 m), 435 - pound (198 kg) pack supplies energy to an advanced electric drive unit capable of 373 lb - ft of instant torque (506 Nm) to propel the vehicle.

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.

Not to be confused with the all - electric Chevy Bolt that we detail next, the next - gen Volt does have a fairly robust electric - drive unit of its own, and that's with a 53 - mile range, according to the EPA.

These unique characteristics also come out clearly in BMW ActiveHybrid 7 through the combination of an eight - cylinder power unit with electric drive.

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 5.5 - foot - long, 435 - pound pack supplies energy to an advanced electric drive unit capable of 295 lb. - ft.

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.

When the battery's energy is depleted, a gasoline / E85 - powered engine generator seamlessly provides electricity to power the Volt's electric drive unit while simultaneously sustaining the charge of the battery.

The Volt's electric drive unit delivers the equivalent of 150 horsepower, 273 lb - ft.

Disclaimer: Chevrolet Provided the Volt, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2016 Make: Chevrolet Model: Volt Trim: Premier Engine: Voltec Electric Drive Unit, 1.5 L Four - Cylinder (Range Extender) Driveline: Electric Transaxle, Front - Wheel Drive Horsepower @ RPM: 149 Torque @ RPM: 294 @ 0 Fuel Economy: EV / Gas Only - 106 MPGe / 42 Curb Weight: 3,543 lbs Location of Manufacture: Detroit, MI Base Price: $ 37,520 As Tested Price: $ 40,225 (Includes $ 825.00 Destination Charge) Options: Chevrolet MyLink Radio w / Navigation - $ 495.00 Driver Confidence 1 Package - $ 495.00 Driver Confidence 2 Package - $ 495.00 Kinetic Blue Metallic - $ 395.00 View full article

Once the battery is depleted the gasoline / E85 - powered engine generator seamlessly provides electricity to power the Volt's electric drive unit while simultaneously sustaining the charge of the battery.

To save on parasitic losses the car also does away with belt drive AC compressor in favor of an electric unit.

In so doing, the SAV with all - electric drivetrain will blaze a trail for both the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology and a flexible vehicle architecture which in future will allow every model in the line - up to be fitted with a combustion engine, a plug - in hybrid system or a battery - electric drive unit, as desired.

A pair of Australian inventors have developed a concept for a retrofitted electric drive unit to convert conventional heavy - duty transport vehicles to plug - in hybrids.

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.

Following the electric vehicle fanfare generated by the Tesla Model 3 debut, Chevrolet showed off some of its electric tech — unveiling the battery pack and drive unit for the upcoming 2017 Chevy...

The ELR will advance the design theme of the Converj while featuring an electric propulsion system made up of a T - shaped lithium - ion battery, an electric drive unit, and a four - cylinder engine - generator.

While the Wrangler and Patriot are concept vehicles, BMW will build 500 test units of the all - electric MINI E. Aimed at customers in emissions - tough states, such as California, the front - wheel - drive MINI E features a 201hp motor.

Regardless of the driving mode selected, the power generated by the electric motor, combustion engine or the two units together is channelled quickly and precisely to the wheels where it can be converted most effectively into propulsion.

The nearly silent electric drive unit delivers 370Nm of instant torque, the equivalent of 150PS, zero to 60mph acceleration in around nine seconds, and a top speed of 100mph.

Some of the emission reduction technologies implemented by industry include installation of vapor recovery units and various types of automated lift systems to control well venting, development of techniques for reduced emission completions, increased use of electric / solar driven pumps and low - bleed pneumatic controllers.

Adding an electric front - wheel drive unit may change the riding experience, especially since this wheel is exceptionally heavier than a standard wheel, and some commenters have expressed concern that the GeoOrbital spokeless wheel may be more delicate than traditional wheels, or cause handling issues because of the higher weight (and because only the rim spins, not the entire wheel).

The train was originally intended to be put into service as a diesel unit, but after «a fair bit of community resistance» to the idea of having a diesel train running there, the company explored the option of using an electric drive system coupled with a solar charging station, and found it to be a feasible alternative.