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09-06-2006, 01:56 AM
Full Electric or 80 miles/gallon (British) via onboard engine/generator. (http://www.pmlflightlink.com/archive/news_mini.html)
PML Flightlink – August 2006
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Mini_Hybrid.jpg
0 – 60 in < 4.5 seconds and full electric if you desire.
With the odd exception of some rather impractical and eccentric examples, today’s electric or hybrid electric vehicles substantially under perform when compared both with high performance gasoline cars and also with theoretical limits of electric drive systems. Why are major manufacturers not putting more emphasis on in-wheel electric drive systems?
As PML is a leader in high performance motor and drive system technology, we felt it time to demonstrate what really can be achieved today using the best technology available! Produced in conjunction with our partner Synergy Innovations, the car you see today is one of 2 vehicles and is the result of 8 months of intense effort following PML’s 4-year product development programme.
The MINI was chosen as the platform because of its broad appeal and iconic styling. However it is not a light vehicle and has limited space to integrate the substantial component set required for a top performance electric vehicle – if we can successfully convert this vehicle then most others should be easy by comparison!
Some key features are:
Independent Quad Electric Drive
Traction control and anti skid built into each wheel
Regenerative braking recovers almost all energy
Blistering acceleration and high top speed
Around 80 mpg via onboard engine/generator
No need to recharge ( although you can if you wish)
Seriously attractive and feature rich in car display
Item|Original target spec|Current matched spec
Emissions|Zero|Zero for 4 hours
Range|1,500 km|1500 km
Top speed|200 kph minimum|240 kph
Acceleration|0-100 kph in 6 secs|0-100 kph in 4.5 secs
Braking|No frictional brakes|No mechanical brakes
Fuel|Zero Carbon|Carbon neutral option
BHP|250 bhp minimum|> 640 bhp
The vehicle development will continue for some time, especially in the area of engine/fuel options and GPRS services and features. Today, this electric vehicle conversion incorporates the very best drive system technology available anywhere in the world.
It is truly an outstanding example of British innovation at it’s best!
PML Flightlink – August 2006
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Mini_Hybrid.jpg
0 – 60 in < 4.5 seconds and full electric if you desire.
With the odd exception of some rather impractical and eccentric examples, today’s electric or hybrid electric vehicles substantially under perform when compared both with high performance gasoline cars and also with theoretical limits of electric drive systems. Why are major manufacturers not putting more emphasis on in-wheel electric drive systems?
As PML is a leader in high performance motor and drive system technology, we felt it time to demonstrate what really can be achieved today using the best technology available! Produced in conjunction with our partner Synergy Innovations, the car you see today is one of 2 vehicles and is the result of 8 months of intense effort following PML’s 4-year product development programme.
The MINI was chosen as the platform because of its broad appeal and iconic styling. However it is not a light vehicle and has limited space to integrate the substantial component set required for a top performance electric vehicle – if we can successfully convert this vehicle then most others should be easy by comparison!
Some key features are:
Independent Quad Electric Drive
Traction control and anti skid built into each wheel
Regenerative braking recovers almost all energy
Blistering acceleration and high top speed
Around 80 mpg via onboard engine/generator
No need to recharge ( although you can if you wish)
Seriously attractive and feature rich in car display
Item|Original target spec|Current matched spec
Emissions|Zero|Zero for 4 hours
Range|1,500 km|1500 km
Top speed|200 kph minimum|240 kph
Acceleration|0-100 kph in 6 secs|0-100 kph in 4.5 secs
Braking|No frictional brakes|No mechanical brakes
Fuel|Zero Carbon|Carbon neutral option
BHP|250 bhp minimum|> 640 bhp
The vehicle development will continue for some time, especially in the area of engine/fuel options and GPRS services and features. Today, this electric vehicle conversion incorporates the very best drive system technology available anywhere in the world.
It is truly an outstanding example of British innovation at it’s best!