Based on information released by the Green Car Congress, a taxi is to use two sources of power or force, that is a hybrid. Apart from fuel cells or hydrogen as the main energy source, there is also a battery. Both the electric motor which then drives the rear wheels.
With two sources of power also, Green Car Congress called it a “Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Taxi”. Mean, this cab can also be plugged into a power source when not in use. Well, during this, a new hybrid battery with a motor fuel (gasoline or diesel), which should move the vehicle through the transmission. The battery is only used to extend the mileage.
cooperation
Originally created by London Taxi LTI is, generally using Duratorq diesel engine. This prototype worked together. Lotus Engineering, who have the task of providing a package of fuel cell engine and design systems to optimize fuel systems and electric motors.
TRW Conekt doing safety analysis programs, including brakes and steering systems. While LTI provides units with a chassis that has been modified. Funds provided by the Technology Strategy Board, the British Government.
Intelligent Energy’s while making fuel system capable of producing 30 kW of net power. This car is also equipped with a lithium-polymer battery is 14 kW. Duty batteries, to extend the mileage. Well, in this way, to the street all day, 400 km, the taxi is no longer necessary to fill hydrogen. Great!
Sprint Ability
Electric motors used in the taxi, including a great classic look. Capable of producing maximum power 100 kW. In normal condition, or continuous use, only 55 kW. Furthermore, the ability to reach a maximum speed of 130 km / hr. While sprint, from 0 to 48 km / h, it took 4.5 seconds. Subsequently, 0-96 km / h 14 seconds.
The fuel is made from metal plates and is designed for mass products with low costs (by Intelligent Energy). High-energy absorption claimed, without mentioning exact figures. Nevertheless, the system can be switched from the temperature below zero degrees centigrade.
3.7 kg of hydrogen stored in a special tank at a pressure of 35 MPa. To fill again, only lasted five minutes.
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