RAV4 EV joins forces with Tesla - lithium battery pack
Provided by Arv VossPHOTOS, Toyota has a unique partnership with Tesla Motors in sharing technology --
Battery technology in particular.
The development project generated by this alliance is
Toyota RAV4 electric 2013
Known as the world's most air-powered SUV.
It is expected that from full charge it will reach an average range of 100 miles and can be fully charged in about six hours with a 240 V/40A charger.
Bill Fay, vice president and general manager of Toyota division group, said, "RAV4 EV's driving performance, power and capacity equal to or exceed gasoline --RAV4 v6 is available.
"It is fully equipped (with no choice) and The MSRP for destination and processing is $49,800 and $810.
The power is generated by an AC induction motor installed in the front, with a fixed drive front wheelgear, open-
Differential transmission
Shaft Gear ratio 9.
73 has two driving modes of normal and motion.
The power supply comes from the lithium ion battery pack (41.
The weight is slightly higher than 800 pounds, the maximum output power is 129 kw/the maximum voltage is 386 V, zero emission.
The horsepower is rated at a maximum of 154 (115 KW), with a rated torque of 218 lbs in normal mode and a rated torque of 273 lbs in motion mode.
RAV4 goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 7 hours.
At 0 seconds in motion mode, the maximum track speed is 100 mph.
Normal model 0-
60 miles per hour.
For 6 seconds, the maximum limit is 85 miles per hour.
There are two types of charging modes: standard charging and extended charging.
When the battery is charged up to 35 KW in standard mode, the expected range is 92 miles.
The extended charging mode allows charging to a full load of 41.
8 KW miles, 113 miles.
Unique Toyota/Tesla
The designed collaborative regenerative braking system can minimize the loss of kinetic energy when the vehicle slows down or stops. At a 50-
Charging status percentage, RAV4 can run for about a year without charging, without permanently losing functionality.
If the battery pack runs out, it's 12-
The Volt battery will allow the vehicle to open and turn to the neutral.
Summary: driving 2013 RAV4 EV is almost like driving a traditional car, except for quiet operation and incredible torque levels.
Acceleration is amazing when starting from standing or merging onto the highway through the ramp.
The steering wheel was a bit numb at first, but actually reacted very quickly.
Overall, handling the Border movement is quite comfortable with the ride quality.
Good visibility and added functionality to the seat back after folding.
Toyota plans to build 2,600 vehicles in three months.
This year, the RAV4 EV was initially listed only in California, where it is expected to receive a $2,500 rebate through the Clean Vehicle Rebate program and also qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit.
Sales will be expanded to other locations later.
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The fifth International Auto Show.
KleenSpeed KAR is the result of intensive R & D and innovation in energy storage and battery management systems over four years.
KleenSpeed's unique business model project brings KAR s2 to market at a target price of only $9,995 MSRP, very affordable, rental of genESSsys 40 battery pack, making KAR the cheapest and best-
Perform electric cars in the market.
KleenSpeed kar gt, unveiled at the San Francisco International Motor Show, is a sports model with upgraded chassis, suspension and internal details, with a target price of $13,995, one on its own, and affordable battery rental.