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Configuration: electric
vehicle |
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History: donated to Penn
State by General Motors for research and education |
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Current uses: HEV lab
case study, outreach |
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Plans: Platform for
testing and demonstrating advances in fuel cell and
hydrogen storage
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Add a small 1-25 kW
fuel cell and hydrogen storage to exten EV range |
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Replace lead acid
batteries with Nickel Metal-Hydride pack for
extended range |
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Test and demonstrate
fuel cells and hydrogen storage in cold climate
automotive environmental conditions |
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Specifications:
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102 kW (137 hp)
3-phase AC induction motor on front trans-axle |
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0.19 Coefficient of
drag - 37% less than a 1997 Corvette |
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Advanced
light-weight materials |
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