New Electric Mini created - 640bhp
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PML have a created an elctric powered mini with four 160bhp electric motors, one four each wheel, giving a total of 640bhp on tap. 0-60mph is in 4.5 secs with 80mpg acheivable. The mini also has no mechanical brakes either !
Because the wheels are high performance motors, ABS comes as a standard function built into each wheel’s software. Now anti-skid can also be applied to acceleration since the motor can smoothly control torque delivery to/from the road in both cases. Flooring the brake or accelerator hard merely results in controlled maximum torque, giving the shortest possible stopping or acceleration time.The technology eliminates the need for crude differential gears to share power between left and right sides. The wheels are in constant communication with each other deciding 1000 times each second how much torque share is optimum for the current driving conditions. Should one wheel detect a slippery surface and take appropriate anti-skid actions, the other wheels are aware of this instantly and adopt an appropriate compensating strategy to keep the vehicle as stable as possible.
As the battery level reduces, the rear mounted ICE/generator starts to automatically top up the battery. So when you arrive at your destination you can simply park the vehicle knowing that when you return the battery will be replenished. Alternatively you can take advantage of lower cost mains electricity and plug in to recharge. So you never need to worry about battery capacity or how to recharge. During operation, as the battery level falls the generator cuts in, enabling an average speed of 60 – 70mph to be sustained with no further battery depletion.
PML have a created an elctric powered mini with four 160bhp electric motors, one four each wheel, giving a total of 640bhp on tap. 0-60mph is in 4.5 secs with 80mpg acheivable. The mini also has no mechanical brakes either !
Because the wheels are high performance motors, ABS comes as a standard function built into each wheel’s software. Now anti-skid can also be applied to acceleration since the motor can smoothly control torque delivery to/from the road in both cases. Flooring the brake or accelerator hard merely results in controlled maximum torque, giving the shortest possible stopping or acceleration time.The technology eliminates the need for crude differential gears to share power between left and right sides. The wheels are in constant communication with each other deciding 1000 times each second how much torque share is optimum for the current driving conditions. Should one wheel detect a slippery surface and take appropriate anti-skid actions, the other wheels are aware of this instantly and adopt an appropriate compensating strategy to keep the vehicle as stable as possible.
As the battery level reduces, the rear mounted ICE/generator starts to automatically top up the battery. So when you arrive at your destination you can simply park the vehicle knowing that when you return the battery will be replenished. Alternatively you can take advantage of lower cost mains electricity and plug in to recharge. So you never need to worry about battery capacity or how to recharge. During operation, as the battery level falls the generator cuts in, enabling an average speed of 60 – 70mph to be sustained with no further battery depletion.
wow...that sounds realy amazing! also a bit complicated car me thinks... but its a very very nice car to proofe what is possible on the moment and a good start to see what can be bettered and used for mass production? hope some car makers will make more cars with stuff like that the more they make the better they become and the lighter too
And when you have a problem with the car you call a electrician haha those inwheel motors are the way to go! maybe make some conversion availeble for rear wheel drive cars and make complete sets for the front wheels?(or front wheel drive cars sets for the rear wheels(in wheel motors) that way you stil have your origenally car but when needed 4wd or only front in the city? thats a nice idea also better for your fuel savings and the enviorement...
GTRene
And when you have a problem with the car you call a electrician
haha those inwheel motors are the way to go! maybe make some conversion availeble for rear wheel drive cars and make complete sets for the front wheels?(or front wheel drive cars sets for the rear wheels(in wheel motors) that way you stil have your origenally car but when needed 4wd or only front in the city? thats a nice idea also better for your fuel savings and the enviorement... GTRene
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