Electric vehicles fastest record is refreshed
Electric vehicles are able to open more quickly, and believe that the world didn't know a few people. A bunch of United States Ohio State University students would like to find out the answers, so creating a Ministry called "BuckeyeBullet2.5" of racing bike. 27 August this year, they came to the flat open for its Utah Salt bed, creating up to 492.3km/h of electric cars most express speed records.
The previous record for 392.8km/h, a division of powerboy NI-CD battery electric vehicles in 1999 to create and use "BuckeyeBullet2.5" higher energy density of lithium-ion battery pack, up to 600 kW and above. Venturi automobiles instead of sponsor, is also a family has more than 10 years experience designing electric sports car manufacturer of small scale.
Impact speed record is not easy, the Challenger must be in the same section of the inner being, reverse run once, and in 60 minutes, official records will take twice the average of the scores. Current students are waiting for the FIA certification results, but they are well aware of the certification process, since a year ago, the car's predecessor "BuckeyeBullet2," creating 484.6km/h record, but that was to hydrogen fuel cell as a driving force.
Monday, December 06, 2010 |
United States will launch a new automotive fuel economy rating rules
The near future, in the United States market sales of new cars will paste the fuel economy and emissions. The consumer can set the flags parameter and listed in the Government's comparison of the relevant standards, as a purchaser of a reference.
It is reported that the Obama administration is performing a laws enacted by 2007. The law requires that new car you need to sign forms reflect the fuel economy and emissions.
United States Government considers that the new regulations must cover pure electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles as well as traditional electric vehicle. Through the vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for the assessment of the relevant departments on vehicle rating, level a to D-, rating results to sign the form.
Currently, the United States new car flag information only as per gallon fuel mileage, not including any emission data, comparative reference also limited in the same type of vehicle. "We want to help consumers choose their own energy-saving and environment-friendly vehicles. "United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials Lisa ・ Jackson said. EPA and the United States, said they would provide as many 2012 automotive posted the new logo.
At the same time, the United States Government also suggested that the use of different power sources of use of different flags. And traditional electric vehicle pasted flag, symbol of the new energy vehicles will also include other additional information, such as vehicle using power sources and driving mileage, etc.
For proposals, the United States Government is widely sought the views of society, seek advice for a period of 60 days. Since then, the proposal will become law.
For the reform of the automobile paste flag, the United States Government introduced the two programmes. One is in the form of a letter on vehicle rating. In addition, the logo will also be included on the automobile fuel economy over the next five years, as well as the assessment and comparison of fuel economy standards. Second, on the basis of an existing logo, increased fuel economy and annual fuel cost estimates. In addition, following a report of a chart, the vehicle fuel economy and emissions performance and the average level in the United States.
United States automobile territories do not agree with the letter forms for vehicles for rating, but this approach is supported by environmental organizations. "Automobile enterprise support providing consumers with valuable information to help them select vehicles. However, for vehicles with letter rating means not recommendable. "United States automobile manufacturer Union President David ・ Mike Gallery di said. The institutions represent Toyota , GM, etc Ford automobile enterprises. "Letter rating will make it easier for consumers to judge the performance of energy-saving and environmentally friendly vehicles. "United States natural resources conservation Board auto analyst Luke ・ Katonah Kyle said.
"In the letters of the rating system, the medium level is a B-. United States market in 2011, in selling a new car, 17 car will get A level above evaluation, 14 rating is a D or D-. "EPA officials Zina ・ McCarthy said. "Pure electric vehicle rating is A , the plug in hybrid electric vehicle is A mixed model, strong (including Ford Fusion, CXC domain of Honda and Toyota Prius) is A-. "(Yang)
Monday, December 06, 2010 |