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“ This setup adds an additional 600-to-800- kilometer range, allowing the vehicle to cover up to 1000 kilometers,” Ingo elaborates.“ In contrast to traditional plug-in hybrid electric vehicles( PHEV), the combustion engine of a range extender never directly drives the vehicle’ s wheels. When the battery’ s state of charge is sufficient, the engine will automatically be turned off. The vehicle’ s battery can also be charged in a similar manner to an EV, using a public charger or domestic power supply. This means drivers get the full experience of an EV without the range anxiety associated with BEVs.
“ This technology is well-positioned to meet the needs of major markets, as EREVs extend the EV offering currently on the market and allow a virtually identical pure-electric experience to a BEV but allow sizeable reductions in battery capacity,” Ingo shares.“ We have already signed some deals in Brazil to provide EREV solutions for passenger vehicles and microbuses, reflecting
the demands of the local market. It offers consumers the best of both worlds and marries a fully electric driving experience with the range and reassurance of combustion. Our research has shown that EREVs will support EV adoption and help OEMs amortize their investment in BEV technology.”
Turning to R & D, Ingo shares:“ I’ m extremely excited and optimistic about our innovation roadmap, and we have a lot in the pipeline. Our focus goes beyond just developing components; we design highly efficient, compact, optimized powertrains that deliver the power our customers need, but with low emissions and at a competitive price. We’ re exploring hydrogen, but much of this development depends on investment in capital-intensive projects to produce, store, and distribute hydrogen on a commercial scale.
“ On the vehicle front there have also been breakthroughs in fuel technology, such as the rise of flex fuel engines. These innovative
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