New drive system and energy storage unit for electric vehicles

摘要

New modular battery packs and electric drive units are helping to speed up the introduction of electric vehicles. The battery pack of a Rheinmetall Automotive test/demonstration vehicle built on a FIAT 500 platform has a storage capacity of 29 kW/h. Fitted with a new-generation electric motor the vehicle reaches a top speed of 135 km/h and achieves a range of up to 250 km. These parameters are achieved without encroaching on the luggage or the passenger compartment space normally available on the series version of this vehicle, according to the company.