2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric

Ford highlights at the Geneva Motor Show its commitment to global expansion of electric vehicles through a development version of the new Transit Connect Electric, as he is currently attending a fleet test in the UK. The light commercial vehicle uses the same battery and drive technology, which is on board the Transit Connect Electric station wagon later this year, its European-being, giving her debut in Germany.

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"With a greater variety of electric vehicles, we increase the acceptance of these environmentally friendly propulsion technology for our customers," said Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Company. "This strategy is fully in line with our corporate tradition, the largest possible buyers circle to open up access to technical innovations. At the same time it is part of our vision, which has advanced as well as 'green' products as the basis for a competitive business model to the target and thus makes an important contribution to a better world. " The Ford Transit Connect Electric combo is a pure battery-electric powered version of the Ford Transit Connect with a long wheelbase (a light commercial vehicle).

These emission-free version was developed in close collaboration between Ford and the American-American company Azure Dynamics, which brings his patented "Force Drive" technology in the collaboration. This is an electric drive, which draws its energy from advanced lithium-ion battery packs from Johnson Controls-Saft a storage capacity of 28 kilowatt hours. The Ford Transit Connect Electric reached a top speed of 120 km / h, a range of up to 130 kilometers. The charging process is completed, depending on the discharge of the battery, on a European 230-volt standard power outlet into a maximum of ten hours.

Thanks to its technical and conceptual properties of the Ford Transit Connect offers the perfect base for an electric vehicle. It combines the driving dynamics of a car with a remarkable, precious cargo volume, a generous access to the cargo compartment, and with low acquisition and maintenance costs. Therefore characterized the Ford Transit Connect Electric by a 3.8 cubic meters of cargo space and can accommodate up to 410 kg payload. And battery-electric with the "Force Drive", the user of the Ford Transit Connect Electric, that is initially primarily to fleet operators, their spending on fuel specifically eliminate the quasi-city distribution. Already since December 2010 rolled out the Ford Transit Connect Electric on U.S. roads. During the year the compact zero-emission commercial vehicles is also on the European market. The funding for the Transit Connect Electric adaptation - in addition to LHD RHD are also available - roll as usual in the Ford Otosan factory in Kocaeli, Turkey from the tape. From here they can be transported without a powertrain for a dealer of Azure Dynamics in Europe, where it converted.

Also, sales in Europe takes a special dealer-network of Azure. As in the U.S., the Transit Connect Electric, both the brand logo of Ford as well as that of wearing Azure Dynamics. Further details around pricing, amenities and availability are Ford announced at a later date. "The Transit Connect Electric demonstrates our ambition, environmentally friendly drive systems, particularly through energy-efficient technologies and strategic partnerships to pave the way from the laboratory into the street," said Derrick Kuzak, product development, Ford vice president, worldwide group. "It is ideal for environmentally conscious fleet owners and an important part of the Future of Ford"Undo edits

BYD e6-Eco

The BYD e6 electric vehicle is a crossover with five seats and an extended wheelbase of 2830 mm. Its generous size and its convenience to distinguish from other BYD e6 electric vehicle. Unlike electric vehicles from other manufacturers do the e6 a spacious cabin with generous head and legroom and plenty of storage space in the rear. In addition, the drive offers a powerful e6 by BYD's revolutionary new battery - lithium iron phosphate battery pack or large format. 

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Of his distinguished predecessors, the e6-Eco, the new design of the front and rear surface, which gives the e6-Eco a more innovative style. Safety features like side marker lights and new LED fog lamps are now standard equipment. The floor area in front of the rear seat has been redesigned and is now lower than before, to give passengers more legroom and comfort.The e6-Eco is equipped with a 75 kW engine and developed by BYD LFP battery to reach the under urban driving conditions, a range of 300 km. Thus, the e6-Eco is one of the world's electric vehicles with the highest range.

The estimated top speed of 140 km / h These characteristics make the e6 ideal vehicle for everyday use, even for city driving and long distances. In addition, the kinetic energy of the vehicle during braking, slowing down and rolls downhill through regenerative braking function is converted into electrical energy and stored in batteries. So improving the energy efficiency of the e6 and further its reach increases.Developed by BYD LFP battery can withstand high temperatures, high pressures and the impact was, offering excellent reliability and more than 2,000 full charge and discharge cycles. The system can detect leakage in the high voltage supply and automatically damage to the battery housings.

In the case of system failure or a repair need the battery is automatically switched off to protect drivers and passengers. In parked position receives the motor control of the drive motor and Sperr-/Entsperrbefehl sent through the appropriate procedures to ensure maximum safety when parking or starting.The charging of the e6 is comfortable and fast. The full charging of the e6 takes only 40 minutes when the 100-kW fast charging block is used and 6 hours with the standard Ladepol (similar to the shop in a private garage).The e6 is environmentally friendly, an electric vehicle with no direct emissions, because it emits no harmful emissions or environmentally critical pollutants or greenhouse gases.

The new LFP of BYD battery goes in the environmental philosophy a step further and includes only fully recyclable chemicals.On 1 May 2010 were the first all-electric BYD e6 taxis as part of an experimental project in Shenzhen by the band. On 27 BYD Co. Ltd. September 2010 celebrated the successful total distance of 600,000 kilometers of the 50 e6 taxis. Today they are driven a total of well over 2 million miles. BYD gained from this fleet a lot of valuable data for future research and development in the field of EV technology.

Stromos 2010

German Cars For e the boundaries are blurred. What began with the original model Benni was consistent with its continued development - the new Stromos. It is based on the proven Suzuki Splash and with its features and flexibility in volume many uses as a fleet model. These paired it has the safety features of a sophisticated production vehicle with our innovative E-drive. In this combination of new Stromos charming and sensible at the same time - and a real shining light in the sky car!

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Design is the new Stromos not an end in itself. Appearance and functionality are integrated into a whole cohesive. Of the large headlights to the high-luminosity tail lights. And in between is a versatile interior concept that the elevated seating position, a foresighted driving and allows enough freedom for the most important features - your head. Because safety is - as elsewhere - even in fleet use of central importance. From ABS with electronic brake-force distribution over airbags for driver and front passenger, front side airbags and side impact protection and the new Stromos ISOFIXK is therefore thought of everything. Better safe than sorry. Electric Mobility is no longer just a dream. Just in the everyday life of fleet customers, they can be perfectly integrated: The combination of different drive systems and vehicle types that cover your individual mobility needs.

These electric vehicles is a symbol of environmental awareness, sustainability and innovation. With Stromos takes to drive a new drive concept that combines two worlds: Four full-sized seats and the everyday comforts of a conventional automobile can be combined with groundbreaking e-mobility. The filler neck is on the outlet. The energy is up 100 percent from renewable sources like wind and sunlight obtainable. Mobility becomes more cost effective for you and saves the environment damaging emissions - a win for all of us. Even in the emerging field of e-mobility, you can rely on the proven quality . Whether you need complete electrical drive systems, individual components or combinations -You get the high-voltage battery via the power electronics unit, by matching gears up for battery management systems, everything from a strong hand.

Kia Ray EV

Kia Motors has introduced the first electric vehicle in Korea, which is produced in series. The Kia Ray EV is a zero-emission and high-spirited city car that can travel with a single battery charge up to 139 kilometers. In its exterior dimensions corresponds to the gasoline-powered electric car Kia Ray (with 1-liter engine), which is in November 2011 arrived in Korea on the market. Both versions of the new CUV (City Utility Vehicle) can be produced on the same assembly line and are only available in Korea.

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The 50-kilowatt electric motor of the EV Kia Ray, which drives the front wheels, a lithium-ion polymer batteries (LiPoly) with energy. These high-performance battery with a capacity of 16.4 kilowatt hours on a service life of ten years under the rear seats and integrated into the base vehicle.  The Kia Ray EV is 187 kg heavier though than conventionally powered model version. But by the high torque of the electric motor of 167 Nm (77 per cent more than the petrol version) says the E variant slightly and shows a lively ride.

Sprints from zero to 100 kilometers per hour, the Kia Ray EV in 15.9 seconds, top speed is 130 mph. The battery can be connected to a 220-volt household outlet within six hours to recharge, the fast charge mode will shorten the charging time to 25 minutes.  The automatic transmission of EV Kia Ray has in the position D has two settings: the E-mode (for "Eco") provides in all driving situations, the optimum torque to minimize power consumption and achieve the greatest possible range. The B-mode (for "Brake") is designed for roads with steep slopes or hilly routes and provides the maximum available engine braking when the driver takes his foot off the gas.

 The Kia Ray EV shows the same distinctive exterior design as the petrol engine with four small, but significant differences: Behind a flap in the grille hides the 220-volt outlet for standard charging. Where is the petrol tank, the valve is located on the Kia Ray placed the EV fast charging port. Lettering on both front doors ("Zero emission EV") indicate the emission-free operation of the electric version. And finally, the ultra smooth surfaces of the 14-inch alloy wheels, aerodynamics optimized in the wheel area.  In the cockpit instrument panel informs the driver via the operating data of the electric motor, the battery charge level and remaining range. The Kia Ray EV is also equipped with the first navigation system that was designed specifically for electric cars. It consists of a 7-inch display and provides important information, for example, where the nearest one is charging or fast charging station.

The current range of the EV Ray is displayed on the screen by a circular mark. The destinations in this circuit can be achieved without recharging the battery. In Korea are currently 500 standard and quick-charging stations in operation. By the end of 2012, the government intends to expand this network to 3,100 stations.  The Kia Ray EV has achieved many technological innovations. The electric motor has an efficiency of 93 percent - the best in this segment. The optimized and highly integrated lithium polymer battery is compared to systems of competitors by 13 percent lighter and has a 15 percent higher energy density. The on-board charger, power inverter, power converter (Hoch-/Niederspannung) and the special vehicle control device for electric cars have been improved over previous systems.  

In addition, the Kia Ray EV is a new system for recovering braking energy (recuperation) equipped. It has an active hydraulic brake booster (Active Hydraulic booster). Similar to the conventionally powered model, the gasoline engine to brake booster is used, using the Active Hydraulic booster the electric motor to generate the hydraulic pressure for the brake system. This is the one the brake pedal force that the driver must apply the same in different driving situations. On the other hand, this system, the excess energy to recharge the batteries to use.  Unlike vehicles with internal combustion engine of the Kia Ray EV caused virtually no engine noise. This can slow down when pedestrians are in town for a problem, because they may not notice that the vehicle is approaching.

To avoid accidents, Kia the Ray EV has a "virtual engine sound system" just fitted VESS: At speeds below 20 mph and always when the reverse gear is engaged, you hear an artificial engine sound that was mixed from the noise of a petrol engine .  In Japan and the United States is already discussed above, require an artificial engine sound for electric vehicles by law. Kia has the Ray EV VESS taken the first step to use this system as standard and an industry-wide trend early to anticipate.  To ensure that the Kia Ray EV is as safe as a vehicle with petrol engine, it comes as standard with six airbags and electronic assistance systems such as vehicle dynamic control VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) and hill start assist HAC (Hill Assist Control).  Kia Motors plans to produce 2,500 units of the 2012 Ray EV, which will be delivered to government authorities and public administrations. Want this electric car fleet is part of a long-term, hands-on research and development program to design on the base of Kia environmentally friendly mobility rates for the coming decade.