Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International 2013, July

UKIP Media & Events Ltd, 2013. - 220 p. (English)The magazine presents technologies and innovations in the world of electric and hybrid vehicles, their development and introduction into production.Contents of the magazine:
What’s new?
Peak practice. Hypercars just got a whole lot more interesting following the development of the McLaren P1, which pushes more than 900ps yet has the emissions output of a family hatchback
Past lessons. Representing its first foray into the pure EV realm since the EV1, General Motors has unveiled the Chevrolet Spark. So, just what did Detroit’s largest car maker do differently this time around?
Next chapter. The A3 Sportback e-tron is not only Audi’s next installment in its EV learning curve – it could also be the German car maker’s most important EV development yet
Family ties. Cadillac has got itself a range-extender, but don’t think the ELR is simply a Voltec powertrain ‘handme-down’ from the Chevrolet Volt
Mass potential. Renault’s EV success will be directly influenced not by a niche sports car but by a mainstream family hatchback. E&H takes a look at what lies beneath the all-important Zoe
Breath of fresh air. Engineers at PSA Peugeot Citroën have developed an intriguing hybrid air solution that could be marketready within four years
Worlds apart. Porsche’s all-new hybrid architecture is a radical departure from the sportscar maker’s first-generation offering
Wheels of fortune. Widely touted as the propulsion system for future powertrains, in-wheel motors seem to have been around in concept form for ages. Will they ever make it to production? Many say it’s now or never for this technology
Personality profile. Dick Glover, research director, McLaren Automotive
EVs on test. The Renault Twizy and the third-generation Smart Fortwo electric drive are assessedFeaturesFuel cell fate. Car makers continue to push ahead with hydrogen fuel cell innovations, but will an adequate infrastructure ever be developed?
Hydrogen racer. An exclusive insight into the Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S – the world’s most powerful hydrogen vehicle
Standard bearers. With new procedures still being finalized, what does the future hold for electric powertrain testing standards and development measures for EVs?
Pass the test. A new program has the potential to result in more accurate safety and durability testing for battery packs
The emperor’s new clothes. In the ongoing debate over lightweight design, choosing the right material is moving ever-higher up the EV optimization agenda
Turning over a new Leaf. Boasting more than 100 engineering changes, the secondstage Nissan Leaf is more powerful than its predecessor, offers greater functionality and has a much enhanced driving range
Electric defense. Jaguar Land Rover has been busy with several electric powertrain projects of late, including a program that turns the iconic all-terrain diesel Defender into a full electric off-roader
New blood. E&H catches up with former BMW engineer Klaus Schmidt, who now heads up vehicle engineering at Qoros, a new China-based car maker with ambitious hybrid growth plans in European markets
Future proof. In creating the pioneering XL1, have VW engineers delivered the future of automotive transportation in the form of a high-tech twocylinder diesel plug-in hybrid architecture?
Power supply. By designing and manufacturing bespoke traction motors, Chinese supplier Jing-Jin Electric is making inroads with car makers in Europe and North America
Work in progress. There’s a growing school of thought that hybrid and electric powertrains are more suited to the service and utility sectors than private passenger car applications. E&H investigates
Thought police. Designers envisage future highway patrol vehicles that need to deal with transportation problems and issues
Friends or foe? A look at how the complex relationship between electric vehicles and ITS engineering is taking shape
Battery Show preview. A glimpse of what’s in store at the industry’s premier showcase event, which takes place in September
Last word. Resident columnist, Greg Offer, discusses fuel cells