http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2013/07/22/chevrolet-reveals-details-of-new-spark-ev/ Chevrolet reveals details of new Spark EV by Paul Lucas July 22, 2013
[image http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/cms-images/Chevrolet-Spark-EV-Blue.jpg Chevrolet Spark EV Blue ] The Chevrolet Spark EV ... has been hyped for around 12 months: but now a production version has finally been unveiled to the media ahead of its official release. Featuring a 105kW electric motor, the electric car is capable of 542Nm of torque with an 82mile range. It can race from 0-60mph in 7.6seconds; and offers an efficient 119mpge. There are many interesting aspects to the vehicle, which has a firm emphasis on offering a smooth and quiet drive. This has partly been achieved because the electric motor features two primary parts: a rotor and a stator. The stator comes with a steel core to support the motor winding and intensify the magnetic fields; while the rotor is built around a central hub that links the transfer torque to the shaft. There are many firsts in the vehicle too: it will be the first on the market to feature an approved SAE combo charger from DC Fast Charging. It has a liquid cooled battery pack developed with the assistance of A123Systems, and it is able to handle a number of DC fast charges each day without affecting the battery life. Its fast charge can also help it reach 80 per cent capacity in around 20minutes. Its propulsion system features an electric motor, power electronics and a gearbox. According to Stephen Poulos, the global chief engineer for eAssist and battery electric propulsion, there was a lot of emphasis placed on reuse of components with the gearbox coming straight from the production of a six-speed automatic transmission. Drivers can also take advantage of a number of driving modes. These include Sport mode for improved pedal feel; and L-mode for maximum regeneration. The latter means that the driver will be able to enjoy regenerative braking while barely touching the brakes: it also greatly enhances the vehicle while driving on hills. The Chevrolet Spark EV will cost as little as $17,495 after Federal and state rebates. [© 2000-2013 Really Good Domains ] For all EVLN posts use: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=evln&sort=date Here are today's archive-only EV posts: EVent: Yates To Beat e-plane Record @Mather Airport October 2013 EVLN: BMW buying a stake in UK EVSE installation company EVLN: PA farmer's Leaf EV beats high petrol prices EVLN: Maine Power Company Offers EV Grants EVLN: A morning with Tesla’s Model S + EVLN: $40k BMW i3 Enters the Electric Scrum r:100mi 0-60mph:7.2s (videos) {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-17-5k-Chevrolet-reveals-Spark-EV-details-tp4664491.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
