1. Conversion of a Hotzenblitz to Lithium Polymer from Kokam

(Source: Kruspan) Grabs, Switzerland - Kruspan Engineering has modified a Full Electric Vehicle "Hotzenblitz" with the newest technology of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) cells from Kokam. This car has now a range (autonomie) of 350km - 400km without need of recharging the cell's.

This is a factor of ~4 in comparison to the former original version with lead (Pb) and at the same time with the advantage of ~100kg less weight! Full speed is around 130km/h (primary dependant upon motor drive system).

20/11/2007 | 4380 Hits | Print | Email

2. Chevrolet Volt - GM's Concept Electric Vehicle

(Source: GM) The Chevrolet Volt concept sedan, powered by the E-flex System - GM’s next-generation electric propulsion system - could nearly eliminate trips to the gas station. The Volt is a battery-powered, four-passenger electric vehicle that uses a gas engine to create additional electricity to extend its range.

The Volt draws from GM’s previous experience in starting the modern electric vehicle market when it launched the EV1 in 1996, according to GM Vice Chairman Robert A. Lutz. “The EV1 was the benchmark in battery technology and was a tremendous achievement,” Lutz said. “Even so, electric vehicles, in general, had limitations. They had limited range, limited room for passengers or luggage, couldn’t climb a hill or run the air conditioning without depleting the battery, and had no device to get you home when the battery’s charge ran low.

15/09/2007 | 1626 Hits | Print | Email

3. Chevy Volt goes to Europe: Opel Flextreme Concept Vehicle

(Source: Opel) Rüsselsheim/Frankfurt - Opel Flextreme is the name of the concept vehicle that marks a milestone in the development of the electric car: with its completely new, environmentally friendly E-Flex electric propulsion concept most commuters in Europe could travel everyday without producing any CO2 emissions. The car only needs to be charged for a relatively short time through the mains outlet after traveling 55 kilometers.

If required however, the Flextreme can travel up to 715 km without stopping to recharge or refuel thanks to its small turbo-diesel engine. According to the European test cycle (ECE R101), this unit’s emissions are expected to be less than 40 g CO2/km. With the dynamic IAA monocab coupé concept.

15/09/2007 | 1359 Hits | Print | Email