For example, Toyota engineers developed a new converter for the second - generation Prius that raised
the overall system voltage, allowing for a reduction in battery size.
Not exact matches
Hybrid Development Center Located in Troy, Mich., the Hybrid Development Center (General Motors, Chrysler, Mercedes - Benz and The BMW Group) jointly developed the
overall modular two - mode hybrid
system and the individual components: electric motors, transmission, high -
voltage battery, high - performance electronics, wiring, safety
systems, energy management and hybrid -
system control units.
It is claimed to endow the entry - level electric car with an
overall range of «around 249 miles» and can be charged either via traditional plug - in or induction means, with officials claiming ten minutes if charging is sufficient to produce an added 62miles (100 km) of range on a high -
voltage system.
The I.D. CROZZ illustrates the adaptability of the MEB architecture: the drive
system components — two motors, the high -
voltage battery and the electronics that link everything together — are incorporated into the car's
overall package.
As a result, the researchers were forced to run the
system at a higher
voltage to overcome the issue, which led to a reduction in the
overall efficiency.