The additional power
of the electric motor enables two further major changes.
Not exact matches
Plug - in hybrids take the concept further by plugging into a regular
electric outlet to
enable the vehicle to operate solely on its
electric motor for ranges
of 40 - 50 miles or more on a single charge.
Electric motors have great torque, which creates a strong, smooth acceleration, and tend to feature top -
of - the - line electronics, including navigation, entertainment and communication systems to
enable more convenient charging.
The range - topping P90D minimises the penalty
of its 2468 kg kerb weight with two high - performance
electric motors,
enabling it to mix McLaren F1 - aping performance with hybrid - beating running costs.
The new capabilities come as a result
of a new 1.5 - liter range - extender gas engine from the Ecotec family, as well as a new 18 - kWh battery pack and
electric motor, and a lighter curb weight
enabled in part by an aluminum hood and liftgate,
Borrowing technology from the i8 and i3, BMW has managed to extract a total
of 321bhp from the 740e's 2 - litre four - cylinder petrol engine and
electric motor powertrain,
enabling it to mix a 134.5 mpg combined figure with a 5.6 sec 0 - 62mph time and 149mph top speed.
Interestingly, though, at least until the inevitable JCW edition arrives, the S E hybrid is the hot setup, its three - cylinder gas engine working in tandem with a powerful
electric motor to produce a combined peak output
of 221 horsepower, with the e-rear axle
enabling all - wheel - drive traction.
Behind the scenes, a 3 - cylinder gasoline engine works in tandem with a powerful
electric motor to produce a combined peak output
of 221 hp, with the e-rear axle
enabling all - season ALL4 traction — but for drivers, Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 simply means high - tech
Motoring fun.
«The Clarity
Electric is the only affordable five - passenger EV sedan with all the technology, and safety and premium features a consumer expects today, including Honda Sensing ® as standard equipment,» said Steve Center, vice president
of the Connected and Environmental Business Development Office at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. «Honda customers have been asking for a true five - passenger sedan and we are pleased to make this a reality at an affordable lease price,
enabling more consumers the opportunity to take home a zero - emissions vehicle.»
Malibu's eAssist system uses a state -
of - the - art lithium - ion battery and an
electric motor - generator to
enable regenerative braking
electric assist and start - stop functionality.
Equally important if not more is mpg is
enabled by the c's 60 - horsepower
electric motor — that actually contributes 25.9 horsepower to the HSD system — and has the goal
of using electrical energy as often as possible to prevent burning fuel.
This all - new three - pot and
electric motor system will
enable around 48 km
of pure
electric driving, as well as improved fuel economy.
With a system output
of over 140 kW / 190 bhp, the combination
of combustion engine and
electric motor enables the BMW Concept Active Tourer to achieve highly sporty performance figures while maintaining extremely low fuel consumption and emission levels.
The
motor enables the Ioniq to run in pure
electric mode at speeds
of up to 120 km / h.
• Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW
of electricity to charge the battery • Providing up to 11 kW (15 hp)
of electric power assistance during acceleration • Automatic engine shut - off when the vehicle is stopped • Aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero vehicle speed,
enabled by the torque smoothing provided by the
motor - generator unit • Intelligent charge / discharge
of the high - voltage battery.
The system uses a state -
of - the - art lithium - ion battery system and
electric motor - generator to
enable regenerative braking capability to improve LaCrosse fuel economy by an estimated 25 percent.
The full - size luxury SUV has a number
of fuel - saving tricks up its sleeve too, including an ability to heat the cabin by leeching the excess thermal energy generated by the
electric motor and the automatic transmission can disengage from the drivetrain,
enabling a free - wheeling mode.
We are pursuing improved
electric powertrain technologies, such as
motors, batteries and inverters, which will
enable us to mass produce and market EVs that equal or surpass the convenience
of gasoline - powered cars.»
Underneath the carbon - fiber monocoque
of Essentia is a state -
of - the - art, high - density battery pack and multiple
electric motors that
enable a powerful, confident driving experience.
This is made possible by the particularly effi cient starter system, activation
of the combustion engine by the
electric motor supplied with power from the high - voltage battery
enabling the engine to start extremely quickly and without any vibrations.
The
motor is supplied with power from a lithium - ion battery that can be charged from any domestic socket and has sufficient capacity to
enable all -
electric driving with zero local emissions for a range
of up to 30 kilometres (approx. 20 miles).
Detailed energy management for each component, as controlled by the Power Control Unit (PCU),
enables this system to make the best use
of both the
electric propulsion
motor and the gasoline engine to seamlessly provide smooth and responsive performance and to garner top EPA fuel economy ratings in the midsize hybrid sedan class.
The fact that the power electronics and
electric motor are directly connected reduces the amount
of wiring required, while partial use
of aluminum wiring
enables further weight reductions.
These
motors can propel the Polestar 1 on their own,
enabling 93 miles (150 kilometers)
of pure
electric range.
The
electric motor developed for the BMW Concept iX3 generates maximum output in excess
of 200 kW / 270 hp and its high - voltage battery
enables an
electric range in the WLTP test cycle
of over 400 kilometres (249 miles).
German based automaker Artega has presented an
electric sports car prototype at this year's 81st edition Geneva
Motor Show called the Artega SE, which looks identical to the GT model, except this time the powertrain is composed
of batteries and two
electric motors placed on the rear axle.These two independent
electric motors enable the Artega S...
They are independent
of one another and the rear wheels are driven exclusively by the
electric motors enabled by the hybrid
electric drive system.
The JOLT has a 350W rear hub
motor, powered by a 36V LG lithium - ion battery pack (no other battery specs are shown) that is said to
enable a range
of 30 miles (
electric only) or up to 50 miles (pedal - assist mode) per charge.
But the world has moved on significantly - from military and aerospace applications,
electric motor and battery technologies have been developed that will
enable the Lightning to demonstrate 700 plus bhp performance over a range that exceeds some
of today's petrol performance cars.
This contributes to high - speed, precise control
of the
electric motor and optimum clutch control, which both
enable luxury driving with smooth shift quality and sharp, direct acceleration response.
The hydraulic
motor and
electric generator are on top
of the mount structure, which protects them from the elements and
enables easy access for maintenance.