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  • The A1 e-tron contains technology that Audi’s development engineers are using to study the mobility requirements for such a future-oriented concept. The technological basis includes an electric motor with a maximum output of 75 kW that is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The battery features a 12 kWh capacity and can be completely charged in 30 minutes (quick charge), or in less than three hours (standard charge). It offers a range of 50 kilometres. To prevent drivers from being stranded by an empty battery, the A1 e-tron also comes equipped with a combustion engine, which can charge the battery as needed. The one-disc rotary engine (254 cc) is located under the trunk floor; it provides 15 kW of output intended solely to charge the battery, rather than to directly power the wheels.
    DOCUMENTED: 19.07.2011 | 17:44 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Audi A1 E-tron Wins Silvretta Electric Car Rally

    A total of 32 electric vehicles entered, but Audi outshone everyone at the second Silvretta Electric Car Rally in Austria’s Montafon region.

    After three days, 307 kilometres and a total altitude difference of 11,541 metres, the A1 e-tron bearing the number 206 was named the win ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Audi, A1, E-tron, Silvretta, Electric, Car, Rally
    • The A1 e-tron contains technology that Audi’s development engineers are using to study the mobility requirements for such a future-oriented concept. The technological basis includes an electric motor with a maximum output of 75 kW that is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The battery features a 12 kWh capacity and can be completely charged in 30 minutes (quick charge), or in less than three hours (standard charge). It offers a range of 50 kilometres. To prevent drivers from being stranded by an empty battery, the A1 e-tron also comes equipped with a combustion engine, which can charge the battery as needed. The one-disc rotary engine (254 cc) is located under the trunk floor; it provides 15 kW of output intended solely to charge the battery, rather than to directly power the wheels.
    • During the rally the A1 e-tron was driven by Franciscus van Meel, Head of Electromobility Strategy at AUDI AG. Long-time Audi employee Gerhard Gruber took on the important role of co-driver. “Sending an electric car into the Alps is one of the toughest challenges you can present it with. The fact that the A1 e-tron proved so impressive here is especially gratifying to me and it proves we’re on the right track with our electric mobility approach of combining an electric motor with a combustion engine. Many thanks to our dedicated team for making our second overall victory in a row possible,” said van Meel after crossing the finish line.
    • Van Meel then went on to describe the rally itself: “On the first day we drove cautiously and despite a distance of just over 100 kilometres we finished with a lot of electricity left in the battery. On the second day we were better prepared and we were able to win the day; on day three we came in second, and in the end that was enough to win the overall victory. The car ran flawlessly. We’re now looking forward to the 2012 rally. We already have a few ideas about the kind of concepts we’ll enter with, of course.”
  • Mr Osamu Masuko, President of Mitsubishi Motors said, “MMC is proud to be a part of EV testbed in Singapore. We believe that Singapore is an ideal market for EV. Working together with the Singapore government and Cycle & Carriage Automotive, we would like to evaluate the performance of i-MiEV under the condition in Singapore and also promote the appeal of EVs to Singapore citizens.” MMC is currently selling the i-MiEV in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. In addition, MMC has engaged in initiatives to popularise EVs with various governments all over the world, including the governments of the Principality of Monaco, Iceland, Denmark, among others.
    DOCUMENTED: 22.11.2010 | 16:22 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Signs Cooperation Agreement With Singapore

    Mitsubishi and its distributor in Singapore, Cycle & Carriage Automotive Pte Limited recently announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement to collaborate on activities to test electric vehicles (E

    A multi-government agency EV task force comprising the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Singapore’s Energ ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Mitsubishi, I-MiEV, Electric
    • Mr Osamu Masuko, President of Mitsubishi Motors said, “MMC is proud to be a part of EV testbed in Singapore. We believe that Singapore is an ideal market for EV. Working together with the Singapore government and Cycle & Carriage Automotive, we would like to evaluate the performance of i-MiEV under the condition in Singapore and also promote the appeal of EVs to Singapore citizens.” MMC is currently selling the i-MiEV in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. In addition, MMC has engaged in initiatives to popularise EVs with various governments all over the world, including the governments of the Principality of Monaco, Iceland, Denmark, among others.
  • In summary, apart from the limited storage space, relatively spartan interior and the hype that this car generates in public, the Tesla Roadster Sport with its exotic look and super car slaying acceleration is truly one amazing car to drive. And best of all, this car does not require any visit to the petrol station or service and maintenance associated with internal combustion engines (I.C.E), all one needs to do is just plug the car to any conventional electrical outlet when the ‘juice’ needs topping up, and he or she is good to go once the car is recharged. Plus you also get to do your part in saving the earth!
    DOCUMENTED: 19.11.2010 | 04:26 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Together In Electric Dreams | Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5

    The Tesla Roadster Sport literally smokes the competition in the zero to 100 stakes. Then again, I stand corrected - Electric Vehicles (EVs) have zero emissions after all…

    Photos: Joel Tam Sell the idea of owning an EV to a petrol head and the first thing that greets you is a contorted facial e ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Tesla, Roadster Sports, 2.5, Electric, EV, Green
    • In summary, apart from the limited storage space, relatively spartan interior and the hype that this car generates in public, the Tesla Roadster Sport with its exotic look and super car slaying acceleration is truly one amazing car to drive. And best of all, this car does not require any visit to the petrol station or service and maintenance associated with internal combustion engines (I.C.E), all one needs to do is just plug the car to any conventional electrical outlet when the ‘juice’ needs topping up, and he or she is good to go once the car is recharged. Plus you also get to do your part in saving the earth!
    • But what if there was that one car? A car with exotic looks? A car that has a zero to 100 in super car territory? A car that turns heads, be it pedestrians or motorists? Would these factors be enough to turn petrol heads into tree huggers before Gaia gets her body lined in chalk, victim of a concerted homicide from humans? The answer in the Tesla’s case is probably a resounding yes. Zero emissions dear readers in Tesla speak, does not equate to zero fun.
    • Churning out 288 horses and 400 Nm worth of back pinning torque, the Tesla Roadster Sport accelerates from zilch to 100 under 3.9 seconds, well 3.7 to be exact. Of course one might say this car is not as fast as some other petrol powered European exotics or American muscle, but to achieve a timing of anything below four seconds for these cars as quoted, you need a combination of good driving conditions and skill to boot. On the other hand, the Tesla makes driving a cinch. In fact off the blocks, you can easily murder anything, be it a Ferrari or a highly souped up JDM ride. With the Tesla, torque is on tap and on the house, courtesy of the car’s single gear transmission. In fact the two Evo IXs we encountered can attest to that.
  • As a global market leader in automotive technology, Bosch believes that the future of electric vehicles will be shaped with innovative solutions. The company is confident that electric vehicles will continuously gain market share, as technological solutions for both vehicles and infrastructure are further developed. Whilst Bosch is already devoting substantial research efforts to electric power trains and batteries, it is also supporting Singapore’s eMobility test bed via its newly setup software and systems unit in Singapore, Innovations Software Technology. Innovations Software Technology’s strength is to develop advanced, modular software solutions that can be customised for a variety of enterprises. Their flexible design offers a comfortable information platform for the drivers of electric vehicles and to network operators, it provides the ability to remotely manage charging stations, including software update, encryption, metering, billing and surveillance. There is also a smart grid control function for utilities to monitor demand and energy distribution. In addition, the open system enables easy integration with other software solutions for supplementary business models and information services which can be easily interconnected. Together with local partners SingTel and Greenlots, this project marks Bosch’s foray into developing urban infrastructure system solutions to achieve an integrated infrastructure for electric vehicles in a mega city environment for the first time in Asia Pacific.
    DOCUMENTED: 18.10.2010 | 10:21 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Bosch’s “eMobility Solution”

    Bosch will be providing charging stations and software to manage mobility in mega cities and support the proliferation of electric vehicles in Singapore.

    The Bosch Group - a leading global supplier of technology and services in the areas of automotive and industrial technolog ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Bosch, Electric Vehicles, EMobility
    • As a global market leader in automotive technology, Bosch believes that the future of electric vehicles will be shaped with innovative solutions. The company is confident that electric vehicles will continuously gain market share, as technological solutions for both vehicles and infrastructure are further developed. Whilst Bosch is already devoting substantial research efforts to electric power trains and batteries, it is also supporting Singapore’s eMobility test bed via its newly setup software and systems unit in Singapore, Innovations Software Technology. Innovations Software Technology’s strength is to develop advanced, modular software solutions that can be customised for a variety of enterprises. Their flexible design offers a comfortable information platform for the drivers of electric vehicles and to network operators, it provides the ability to remotely manage charging stations, including software update, encryption, metering, billing and surveillance. There is also a smart grid control function for utilities to monitor demand and energy distribution. In addition, the open system enables easy integration with other software solutions for supplementary business models and information services which can be easily interconnected. Together with local partners SingTel and Greenlots, this project marks Bosch’s foray into developing urban infrastructure system solutions to achieve an integrated infrastructure for electric vehicles in a mega city environment for the first time in Asia Pacific.
    • Bosch’s 'eMobility Solution' is a comprehensive service platform for electric vehicles. It features charging stations and a web-based application with an integrated communication system. It is based on Bosch’s software technology, such as the market-leading Business Rules Technology Platform (Visual Rules), which is the foundation for innovative business models. The project will commence in March 2011 and is intended to run until 2016. With this project, Singapore is amongst the first cities in the world to lead the way in test-bedding an ecologically sustainable and affordable transportation system of the future, paving the way for Singapore to establish an early presence in eMobility.
    • Bosch’s cooperation with local telecommunications market leader, SingTel, entails interconnecting the operating infrastructure (charging stations, vehicles, smart phones) with different eMobility participants (individuals, potential charging station operators) and business partners (shopping malls or supermarkets, utilities, backend system operators or urban service providers). Mobile data connectivity will be used for user interaction, advanced reservation of charging stations, management of the charging process, as well as enabling authentication and billing. Bosch will also be partnering with Greenlots, a local provider of electric vehicle charging stations. Together, Bosch and Greenlots will be installing some 60 charging stations at locations convenient to electric vehicle users. Bosch has built up a core eMobility team in Singapore through its Innovations Software Technology business unit for the project, with plans to extend knowledge creation via collaborating with local universities and government R&D agencies such as the Agency for Science, Technology and Research.