Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:RZ) today unveiled what it claims is a 100+ miles per gallon (mpg) Hummer H3 powered by Raser’s plug-in hybrid E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) technology.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 SAE International World Congress in Detroit, Michigan.
Raser said it developed the demonstration vehicle working closely with Hummer. Just one year ago at the 2008 SAE World Congress, Raser and its development partner FEV Inc., Auburn Hills, MI, a leading automotive integrator, introduced Raser’s E-REV power train, similar in function to the Chevy Volt but designed for use in a variety of larger full-sized SUVs and light trucks.
Raser said plug-in electric H3 has a range of about 400 miles, driving its first 40 miles exclusively on batteries before turning on its combustion generator.
Raser’s E-REV power train was designed for most full-sized 4WD SUVs and light trucks, which represent nearly half of the vehicles on U.S. roads today.
"We chose the Hummer H3 and H3T as demonstration vehicles because trucks and SUVs are the best-selling vehicles in America and can benefit the most from increased fuel economy and reduced emissions," said Raser CEO Brent Cook.
The Electric Hummer H3 is propelled entirely on electricity by Raser’s 200kW advanced AC induction motor connected to a 4WD transmission. A small EcoTech engine uses Raser’s 100KW electric generator to recharge the batteries while driving and provides additional electric power when needed.
"Our goal was to demonstrate that electric vehicle technology is a viable solution for a variety of vehicle platforms," said Gary Rogers, president and CEO of FEV. "This full-sized SUV extended-range electric vehicle shows that fuel economy in larger vehicles does not mean sacrificing power and utility."
Raser is an environmental Energy Technology and development company operating in two business segments. Raser’s Power Systems segment is seeking to develop clean, renewable geothermal electric power plants and bottom-cycling operationst. Raser’s Transportation and Industrial segment focuses on extended-range plug-in-hybrid vehicle solutions
The FEV Group is an internationally recognized powertrain and vehicle engineering company that supplies the global transportation industry.
Video from recent test drives of the vehicle is available at the link below.
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