Archive for November, 2010

Nissan Presents the Midget Electric Car Version

The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan brought in the blueprint of two seated electric car to demonstrate its objective to lead the way in environ care cars. This is a part of Nissan’s task to transport 250000 electric vehicles a year which will be custom-built with Leaf Electric car. This Leaf car is anticipated to roll down in Japan and the US by this December and the European roads to get it by next year.

Nissan’s supporter Renault of France too is driving home 250000 electric fomites per year thus causing the joint production of 500000 batteries. Nissan is concerned in producing batteries with the home company NEC Corp.

The VP of Nissan said “The Company is not interested to revolve around electric versions as niche products. Nissan has the base of its 18 year old presence in the making of lithium-ion batteries and these will energize Leaf. However Nissan has been in the field of electric vehicles since 1947. Though lithium batteries are very common in auto industry, Nissan envisages promoting on its Nissan New Mobility CONCEPT. The battery has the running capacity of 100kms at a maximum speed of 75kms /hr.”

Chevy Volt the Electric car from GM

After approximately four years of growth, and a next to dismantling of the complete project when General Motors went through insolvency and full reshuffle in 2009, the electric car, or as GM names it, the “electric vehicle with extended range,” at last appears at select North America Chevy trader ahead of the end of 2010.
Like a lot of next-generation fuel-competent cars, the Volt will not be inexpensive. The four-door car will list for $41,000. There will be some respite on the price front: the electric vehicle is entitled for a $7,500 tax credit.
It has a giant battery, which needs four hours to charge. The electric motor is motorized by the battery. 40 miles or so can be driven on pure battery power. At some point nevertheless, after 40 miles or so of driving, the electric motor will break down. Stephen Marlin, GM’s Manager of Advanced Technology Demonstration said that “motor, which sucks gas from a 9.6 gallon tank is not physically connected to the electric motor driving the car. Instead, it’s there to act as a generator that recharges the battery. With the engine kicking in to recharge ever-so-often, the Volt can, according to GM representatives, drive about 350 miles”.

Delphi Trying to Create Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles a Reality

Delphi Automotive entered into a contract with WiTricity Corp., a wireless energy transfer technology provider, to build up automatic wireless charging products for cross and electric fomites. The partnership between the two companies will aid in establishing a worldwide substructure of safe and suitable charging alternatives for user and commercial electric fomites.

Randy Sumner who is the director, global hybrid vehicle development, Delphi Packard Electrical/Electronic Architecture said “This is groundbreaking technology that could enable automotive manufacturers to integrate wireless charging directly into the design of their hybrid and electric vehicles. Delphi’s expertise in global engineering, validation and manufacturing coupled with WiTricity’s patented wireless energy transfer technology uniquely positions us to make wireless charging of electric vehicles a reality. Delphi can bridge the gap between the laboratory and the highway by providing E/E systems integration expertise, a global manufacturing and engineering footprint and high-voltage, high-power components specifically engineered for the hybrid and electric vehicles of today and tomorrow.”

Eric Giler, chief executive officer, WiTricity said “Charging an electric car should be as easy as parking it in your garage or parking spot. WiTricity’s high efficiency wireless energy transfer technology is ideally suited for electric vehicle charging, and our partnership with Delphi will help to quickly get this technology deployed in OEM vehicles and infrastructure projects worldwide.”

A-Class E-CELL from Mercedes’ World Premiere in Paris

A limited number of 500 units of the A-Class E-CELL from Mercedes will be taken to production this fall. It is stimulating to have an auto manufacturer bring out an electric car at a car show that will really be going into creation right away.

The A-Class E-CELL takes around 8 hours to be charged from a formal 230 volt (Europe) outlet for a range of 100 km. With a “wall box” or appropriate reloading point, the time is only 3 hours.

Dr Thomas Weber, who is the member of the Daimler AG Board of Management accountable for Group Research and Development for Mercedes-Benz Cars, stated, “Over our almost 125-year history, we have accumulated extensive experience and know-how in the area of electric vehicles, including both battery and fuel-cell. This knowledge has already provided the basis for getting two electric cars for everyday use onto the road: the smart for two electric drive, and the B-Class F-CELL. The story now continues with our third electric car, the A-Class E-CELL, which is scheduled to go into production in the autumn of this year. The new car is a battery-driven electric Mercedes that enlarges our portfolio and offers our customers the kind of driving pleasure, comfort and safety that they have come to expect.”

New Liquid-cooled Battery System is Being Used by New Ford Focus Electric Cars

The completely new Ford Focus Electric car will be making its first appearance in the U.S. late next year. The fomites debut in Europe is scheduled for 2012. The car will be provided with a superior lithium-ion battery that uses heated and chilled liquid to capitalize on battery life and gas-free driving scope.

Sherif Marakby who is the director of Ford Electrification Program and Engineering department stated that, “All-electric vehicles do not have a conventional engine on board, so it is critical we maximize the performance of the battery under various operating temperatures. Active liquid systems are more effective than air systems at regulating lithium-ion battery temperature. As a result, the active liquid system on Focus Electric will play a key role in providing our customers with the best performance possible.”

Sherif Marakby further affirmed that “we are working closely with our technology partners to accelerate the development of our lithium-ion battery systems to help our future EV customers get the most out of their vehicles. Our goal is to build an electric vehicle that delivers on the quality and performance customers have come to expect from Ford.”