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2012-08-12

The Audi R8 e-tron Electric Supercar

Audi e-tron - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Audi e-tron family is a series of electric and hybrid concept cars shown by Audi from 2009 onwards.

Source: Audi e-tron - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Audi R8 (road car) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Audi R8^[4] (Typ 42)^[6] is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car,^[4]^[7] which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.^[4]^[8] It was introduced by the German automaker Audi AG in 2006.

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R8 e-tron
The Audi e-tron concept car was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show. Similar in appearance to the R8, but slightly smaller, it is powered by four independent electric motors,^[28] two mounted within the centre of the front axle and the other two within the rear axle, each produces 79 PS (58 kW; 78 bhp) and 1,125 newton metres (830 lbf·ft) of torque. It produces a total of 317 PS (233 kW; 313 bhp) and a sceptical 4,500 newton metres (3,319 lbf·ft) of torque. However the proposed torque rating is the torque measured at the wheels, not at the output shaft—as is the industry standard, the true torque rating being around 678 newton metres (500 lbf·ft).

Source: Audi R8 (road car) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

First video of Audi R8 e-tron setting Nürburgring record | Fox News

Back in June Audi set the fastest lap time of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife for a produced-based electric car using its upcoming R8 e-tron. The final time for the electric supercar, which was piloted by German race car driver Markus Winkelhock, was a brisk 8:09.099.

Today we have a video of the epic achievement, showing the R8 e-tron covering the 12.92 miles of the Nürburgring both from inside and outside the cabin. One of the highlights of the video is the sound of the car (or lack thereof), with tire and wind noise proving dominant over the whine of the electric motors.

Source: First video of Audi R8 e-tron setting Nürburgring record | Fox News

Audi R8 e-tron Electric Record Lap @ the Nurburgring [IN-CAR] - YouTube

Source: Audi R8 e-tron Electric Record Lap @ the Nurburgring [IN-CAR] - YouTube

Audi USA News : Home

From motorsport to series production: the digital rear-view mirror

- Intelligent camera/monitor system ensures an ideal view
- New technology goes into series production with the Audi R8 e-tron
- Successful debut in the Audi R18 Le Mans race car

Audi is set to make driving even safer with a new technology: the digital rear-view mirror delivers brilliant images and is due to enter small-scale production in the Audi R8 e-tron at the end of this year. This model – like the current Le Mans winners – has no rear window and hence no conventional rear-view mirror. Its high-tech successor is the digital rear-view mirror – a camera/monitor system.

Source: Audi USA News : Home

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2012-04-19

The Sandman an Electric Vehicle backed by Human Propulsion

Sandman | Environmentally conscious vehicle

Meet the Sandman. It's the official name of this four-wheeler, which is unlike any Holden panel-van we've ever known.

According to its designer, 20 year-old Slovakian Adam Danko, the single-occupancy vehicle was designed for young, active, environmentally-conscious people.

The Sandman's design recently won Europe's Allivision09 competition, a contest that focused on "Ideas for a Better World" and attracted about 650 entries.

Source: Sandman | Environmentally conscious vehicle

Allivision09 Winner - Car Body Design

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Allivision09 Competition: the winners - Car Body Design

The Sandman is a type of transportation vehicle targeted to young and active people, who like sports and need an affordable and practical car. It is powered by a combination of human propulsion and an electric engine, which helps to pedal along.

"The winning project best met all criteria of the competition. It’s about clean design, which is very sovereign in its expression," commented Václav Capouch, Škoda Auto designer and one of the jury members of the Allivision09 competition.

Source: Allivision09 Competition: the winners - Car Body Design

One of the finer points about the Sandman is that it is both a city vehicle and an off-road alternative with all-terrain suspension fitted to both the front and rear.

A pair of joystick-style levers alongside the seat steer the Sandman's mountain-bike (or perhaps tractor) inspired tyres through the terrain.

For safety reasons the seat is adaptable and it comes with a seatbelt to keep you strapped in whether you're going over moguls or speed humps. The cockpit also houses an LCD readout screen.

Source: Sandman | Environmentally conscious vehicle

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2012-01-08

Lit Motors' C-1 Gyroscopically Stabilized Electric Motorcycle

The "C-1" (Codename) "Rolling Smart Phone" | Lit Motors, Inc.

Introducing the C-1, the world's first gyroscopically stabilized rolling smart phone. This vehicle combines the efficiency and freedom of a motorcycle with the safety and convenience of a car. Offering the alternated to alternatives on an exciting and safe platform, the C-1 transforms your daily commute into something to look forward to.

Source: The "C-1" (Codename) "Rolling Smart Phone" | Lit Motors, Inc.

The vehicle

So far, Kim and his team have developed an operating model of the C-1's flywheel-based stabilization system, along with a full-scale fiberglass mock-up of the vehicle itself. They are now working on a hand-built steel uni-bodied working prototype, which should reportedly be complete within about three months. Plans call for an initial run of production vehicles to be available at a price of about US$24,000 by late 2013, with that price going down to $16,000 once full production gets under way in 2014.

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Keeping connected

As with many existing newer cars, the vehicle will also utilize various connectivity protocols to stay in contact with the internet. This will allow its driver to be continuously aware of factors such as traffic, construction, and adverse weather conditions - where applicable, alternate routes will be suggested.

Source: Lit Motors' C-1 electric motorcycle will stand up for itself

This vehicle also employs KERS Kinetic Energy Recovery System in addition to both an aerodynamic shape and a low rolling resistance.

With KERS, whenever you use your brakes, that kinetic energy will be stored and used to assist in spinning up the flywheels. The flywheels sit near the bottom of the vehicle and both provide stability for the vehicle and deliver power to the drivetrain when you’re accelerating. Quite efficient! The C-1′s flywheel stabilization system allows you to balance in essentially any situation, as shown quite clearly in this lovely video:

Source: Lit Motors C-1 self-balancing motorcycle brings Tron to reality - SlashGear

Source: C-1 fully-enclosed self-balancing motorcycle - YouTube

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2011-03-04

An Electric Powered Rolls-Royce

Electric Luxury by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

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Electric Rolls Royce Phantom 102EX

Phantom Experimental Electric one-off study makes its Geneva Motor Show debut.

As well as gathering data on how the model performs, the firm wants to know if an electric Rolls is something its buyers would accept and ultimately purchase. Speaking about the car, CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös said: “We are seeking clarity on which alternative technologies may be suitable to drive Rolls-Royce cars of the future.”

There are no official plans to build an electric vehicle, but the concept will help the manufacturer identify an acceptable range to potential buyers, and establish how the car copes with a range of climatic conditions.

Collected from: Electric Rolls Royce Phantom | News | Auto Express

Collected from: YouTube - Rolls-Royce 102EX - Electric Luxury! perfection or compromise

Collected from: YouTube - New Electric Rolls Royce 102EX - Geneva Motor Show 2011 how it works : Carjam Car Radio Show

Although the engine of the new Rolls-Royce 120EX is fully electric it doesn't need plugging in

The electric Rolls-Royce uses "tried and tested electric technology", Mr Muller-Otvos said.

Though unlike most electric cars, it does not require owners to plug it in every day.
Instead, the car uses an inductive charging system, with a panel fixed under the car connecting remotely to a panel on the garage floor.

Collected from: BBC News - Rolls-Royce launches electric car at Geneva motor show

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2010-03-26

GM's EN-V Pride -- Electric Concept Car For Urban Mobility

Clipped from: GM unveils electric concept car for mega-cities | Reuters

GM unveils electric concept car for mega-cities

(Reuters) - General Motors unveiled a new electric concept car in China on Wednesday , aiming to burnish its image as a supplier of non-polluting cars tailored to the crowded mega-cities of the future.

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General Motors Unveils Concept Electric Car in Shanghai: Video

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GM Unveils EN-V Concept: A Vision for Future Urban Mobility

2010-03-24

Shanghai – By 2030, urban areas will be home to more than 60 percent of the world’s 8 billion people. This will put tremendous pressure on a public infrastructure that is already struggling to meet the growing demand for transportation and basic services.
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        Vehicle

o   EN-V is short for Electric Networked Vehicle

o   Leverages electrification and connectivity, creating a new class of personal urban mobility

o   Connectivity separates EN-V from other electric vehicles

o   Autonomous driving, parking and retrieval with advanced sensors and drive-by-wire systems

o   Uses electricity supplied by a lithium-ion phosphate battery and can be recharged using ordinary outlets

o   Maximum speed of 40 kph and range of 40 kilometers, which is more than required by the average urban commuter

o   One-sixth the size of a regular passenger car and a 1.74-meter turning radius

o   Two-wheel drive, accommodates two passengers

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2009-11-07

Mavizen TTX02 World's First E-Bike

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Mavizen TTX02: Plug-and-Play Racing for the People

Mr. Hussain is the founder of the TTXGP, a race for zero-emissions motorcycles. The TTXGP staged its first event last June during the famous Isle of Man TT, between Ireland and Britain. The race, a grueling 37-mile time trial, was won by Agni Motors, and the team joined with Mr. Hussain over the summer to build the TTX02, a race-ready bike that’s expected to have a top speed of more than 100 miles an hour.

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SEMA: Mavizen TTX02 Unveiled – KTM RC8 Sourced Chassis, 130 MPH Top Speed, & Built-in Web Server with WiFi Connection [UPDATED]

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Mavizen TTX02 Launch Promo **LEAK***

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Mavizen TTX02 Press Conference and Reveal at SEMA 2009 Las Vegas

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TTX02 is the world’s first production electric supersport bike. With a number of world first feature combined with the proven chassis from a world class manufacturer and drive train from the Isle of Man TT winning Agni bike; the TTX02 is a limited opportunity to procure a platform for development and racing across the entire TTXGP road racing programme. The TTX02 chassis is FIM homologated for racing and ships with a valid VIN number for registration in your local jurisdiction.

First motorsport vehicle in the world to ship with integrated IP connectivity
Core operating system is open source Linux
USB based system bus allows virtually unlimited number of peripherals to extend the capabilities of the machine with plug’n’play
Remote factory support package available
Swappable drive train and batteries at trackside. Common chassis for multiple racing series.
Multiple configurations available depending on the racing series.
Built on a homologated, world class chassis
Drive train developed from the TTXGP Isle of Man 2009 Champion
Strictly limited numbers.

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2009 Isle of Man TTXGP

Race footage from the TTXGP, the first ever all-electric motorcycle race at the Isle of Man TT. For more, check out http://hellforleathermagazi...

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GM Launches Hybrid Hummer

Clipped from: TG Daily - GM goes green with hybrid Hummer

GM goes green with hybrid Hummer

Washington, DC - If you can't beat 'em, join 'em: General Motors is launching an electric Hummer claimed to produce near-zero emissions.

Demonstrated to members of Congress yesterday, the Electric Hummer was developed by Raser Technologies and FEV in cooperation with General Motors' Hummer division, and is aimed at that hard-to-please segment of the market that wants to pretend they are in a tank but still think of themselves as nice people.

Clipped from: The gas-guzzling Hummer goes eco-friendly with a new model that's powered by electricity | Mail Online

The gas-guzzling Hummer goes eco-friendly with a new model that's powered by electricity

Goliath turns green: The Hummer H3 gets charged up in Capital Hill, Washington D.C. as part of public demonstrations to promote the new model

The GM-owned Hummer joined forces with Raser Technologies 15 months ago to create a green vehicle with a whopping 600 pounds of lithium-ion battery packs.
Still resembling the typical indestructible look of a Hummer, the new model can travel 40 miles in all-electric mode before requiring a boost.

Clipped from: This Hummer gets 100 mpg — more or less - Green Machines- msnbc.com

Electric Hummer gets 100 mpg — more or less

Capitol Hill event raises its profile; critic says 33 mpg is closer to reality

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Clipped from: Raser Unveils 100 mpg Hummer at SAE World Congress | Raser Technologies

Raser Technologies Unveils 100+ MPG Plug-In Hybrid Hummer at THE SAE World Congress In Detroit

Technology in New Electric Hummer Could Drive Bold Leap Ahead for U.S. Automakers, Making Popular Trucks & SUVs ‘Greener Than a Prius’
Raser Technologies, Inc. unveiled a 100+ mpg Hummer H3 powered by Raser’s plug-in hybrid E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) at the 2009 SAE International World Congress, Cobo Center, Detroit, MI.
Raser developed the 100+ mpg Electric H3 demonstration vehicle working closely with Hummer. Just one year ago at the 2008 SAE World Congress, Raser and its development partner FEV Inc., Auburn Hills, MI, a leading automotive integrator, introduced Raser’s E-REV power train, similar in function to the Chevy Volt but designed for use in a variety of larger full-sized SUVs and light trucks. The vehicle was developed in association with the Plug-in Hybrid Development Consortium, co-founded by Raser along with leading electric utilities, lithium ion battery companies and other automotive technology companies.

Clipped from: Carpix Video Sharing - ALL-ELECTRIC - RASER H3 EREV HUMMER

ALL-ELECTRIC - RASER H3 EREV HUMMER

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2009-05-11

The THI!NK City Electric Vehicle

Clipped from: Norwegian-built TH!NK becomes launched in Netherlands : Cars General

Norwegian-built TH!NK becomes launched in Netherlands

Amsterdam - The Norwegian-owned THI!NK City car was the first electrically-powered vehicle receiving a license for European Union roads on Monday. Dutch Transport Minister Camiel Eurlings issued the license after completing a final symbolic test drive.

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TH!NK O Concept

The TH!NK O concept was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008. The vehicle is not available for commercial sale in the market, and is one of several directions explored for the next generation TH!NK electric vehicles.

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Official THINK O brand movie by Think, 2008

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Sustainable Mobility

Environment
[...] Electrical vehicles have zero local emission and superior energy efficiency. The TH!NK city is 95% recyclable and made of recycled materials. Being a sustainable company, we think globally and act locally.

Zero emission
Electrical vehicles emit no tailpipe emissions while driving. We are not counting grams. We simply have no tailpipe at all, and no local CO2, nitrous oxide, or particle emissions. Driving electrical vehicles will even reduce noise pollution. It is both clean and silent.

Technology & Innovation

Integration
Think is innovative through integrating technology into new and world-class solutions. [...] the electric vehicle is the future of urban and sustainable mobility [...] designed with modularity and alternative solutions in mind.

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The main parts of the electric vehicle systems are:

Traction battery
Drive train
Motor
Motor controls
Vehicle controls
Charger
DC/DC converter
Reduction gear

High voltage system

Batteries
TH!NK city has been designed to cope with a variety of battery systems and technologies. The modular design also accommodates for alternative technologies such as hydrogen power.

Safety
Safety and reliability are crucial factors for any car manufacturer. Think believes that electric cars should have the same level of safety and comfort as any conventional vehicle.

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2009-04-07

The GM / Segway Project P.U.M.A

Clipped from: GM / Segway Project PUMA Concept - Auto Shows | Automotive News Blog at CARandDRIVER.com - Car News Resource

GM / Segway Project PUMA Concept - Auto Shows

A seemingly unlikely pair, General Motors and Segway, have teamed up to create a new type of personal transport vehicle. Dubbed Project PUMA (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility) and introduced at the New York auto show, the two-wheeled electric vehicle is essentially an upsized and modified Segway scooter with seating for two.

Clipped from: Revealed: The two-wheeled electric car that will 'never crash' | Mail Online

Revealed: The two-wheeled electric car that will 'never crash'

The Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility, or PUMA, project also would involve a vast communications network that would allow vehicles to interact with each other, regulate the flow of traffic and prevent crashes from happening.

The prototype runs on a lithium-ion battery and uses Segway's two-wheel balancing technology, along with dual electric motors. It's designed to reach speeds of up to 35mph and can run 35 miles on a single charge.

A design sketch of the Project PUMA prototype, being developed by General Motors and Segway

Clipped from: YouTube - GM and Segway Project PUMA

GM and Segway Project PUMA

Clipped from: YouTube - Project P.U.M.A. (HD)

Project P.U.M.A. (HD)

Clipped from: P.U.M.A. – Segway Advanced Development

Think of it as a digital solution to an analog problem. Segway’s P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility & Accessibility) prototype represents the shift that’s needed for the future of transportation. It values less over more; taking up less space, using less energy, produced more efficiently with fewer parts, creating fewer emissions during production and operation, all while offering more enjoyment, productivity, and connectivity.
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2012-08-12

R8 e-tron

From motorsport to series production: the digital rear-view mirror

- Intelligent camera/monitor system ensures an ideal view - New technology goes into series production with the Audi R8 e-tron - Successful debut in the Audi R18 Le Mans race car

2012-04-19

2012-01-08

The vehicle

Keeping connected

2011-03-04

Phantom Experimental Electric one-off study makes its Geneva Motor Show debut.

2010-03-26

GM unveils electric concept car for mega-cities

General Motors Unveils Concept Electric Car in Shanghai: Video

2009-11-07

Mavizen TTX02: Plug-and-Play Racing for the People

Mavizen TTX02 Launch Promo **LEAK***

Mavizen TTX02 Press Conference and Reveal at SEMA 2009 Las Vegas

2009 Isle of Man TTXGP

2009-05-21

GM goes green with hybrid Hummer

The gas-guzzling Hummer goes eco-friendly with a new model that's powered by electricity

Electric Hummer gets 100 mpg — more or less

Capitol Hill event raises its profile; critic says 33 mpg is closer to reality

Raser Technologies Unveils 100+ MPG Plug-In Hybrid Hummer at THE SAE World Congress In Detroit

2009-05-11

Norwegian-built TH!NK becomes launched in Netherlands

TH!NK O Concept

Sustainable Mobility

Environment

Zero emission

Technology & Innovation

Integration

Batteries

Safety

2009-04-07

GM / Segway Project PUMA Concept - Auto Shows

Revealed: The two-wheeled electric car that will 'never crash'

GM and Segway Project PUMA

Project P.U.M.A. (HD)

- Intelligent camera/monitor system ensures an ideal view
- New technology goes into series production with the Audi R8 e-tron
- Successful debut in the Audi R18 Le Mans race car

Mavizen TTX02 Launch Promo LEAK*