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Watson Lecture ‘Caltech and the Origin of Electric Vehicles’
May 30, 2024 @ 17:00 - 20:00
Watson Lecture ‘Caltech and the Origin of Electric Vehicles’ at the RAMO Auditorium from 5pm to 8:30pm. See link below. The former may be a good precursor to attend. It’s mostly about microelectronics, but there will be a latter part towards the end on automotive vehicles. This event is a sponsored SAE event. Many from AC Propulsion will be present. This event is FREE to the public.
1994 AC Propulsion tZero
Brief Overview
- Proprietary drivetrain 165kW
- Initial deep cycle AGM lead acid, Conversion to Li-on batts in 1999
- Range: Li-on version over 300 miles, driven normally, not conservative.
- Curb weight: 2290 lbs lead acid / Li-on conversion approx. 1800 lbs
- 1999: 0 – 60mph 3.6 seconds. Top end- limited to 120mph
- Body: Kevlar & Carbon Fiber
- V2G Tech: Pioneered by ACP (first vehicle w/ such capability).
- Lead Acid car had series hybrid capability for long range trips with EXT / Genset hybridizing trailer w/ active BackTracker Steering (at the time, a big deal).
- YAW Control, speed distribution control, etc.
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