CHALLENGES:
CHALLENGES Million WORLD CAR POPULATION Developing World 300% Increase 1995 to 2020 Supply Shortfalls (= economic effects)
Transfer of Wealth (= economic effects)
Environmental Issues (= economic effects)
Advanced Technology Solutions (= economic effects)
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY OPTIONS:
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY OPTIONS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Alternative Fuels
Battery Electric Cars
Hybrid Power Systems
Fuel Cell Vehicles
SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS
Station Cars
Personal Rapid Transit
Mass Transit
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
New Vehicle Types SkyTran PRT System - www.skytran.net Ford Hybrid Concept Car
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LIFESTYLE VEHICLES “Design” Alone Can Affect Energy Intensity High Energy Intensity Lower Energy Intensity Lowest Energy Intensity Chrysler’s Jeepster Concept Vehicle VW Beetle Smart Car
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT:
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT Early concept rendering shows blend of motorcycle and automotive features Final design is more automotive-like but still
combines motorcycle and automotive
features XR3 HYBRID
THREE-WHEEL PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE
XR3 FEATURES:
XR3 FEATURES 1400 lb (636 kg) Curb Weight
Two-Passenger, Side-by-Side
125 – 200 MPG (125 mpg on diesel
power alone. 200 mpg over an 80-mile trip
using diesel and electric power)
Front Diesel – Rear Electric (all-wheel drive)
40-Mile Range on Batteries Alone
625-Mile Range on Diesel Power Alone
Operator Selectable Between Diesel, Electric,
or Dual Power Modes
POWER TRAIN GENERAL LAYOUT:
POWER TRAIN GENERAL LAYOUT Motor Suspension Air Bag 23hp/17.5 kW Diesel Engine Li-Ion Batteries Tunnel Frame
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XR3 HYBRID
PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE