The eRuf Model A is an all-electric sports car made by German automobile manufacturer Ruf Automobile . The car is powered by a UQM Technologies [3] propulsion system (a UQM PowerPhase 150). The car has a top speed of 225 kilometers per hour (140 mph) [4] and it’s capable of making 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) and 479 lb⋅ft (649 N⋅m) of torque . [1] Estimated range per charge is 250 kilometers to 320 kilometers, depending on performance level, using iron-phosphate, lithium-ion batteries built by Axeon plc of Great Britain. [5] The power and torque produced by the 3-phase motor can be used to recover almost as much power as it can put out. [2] During coasting the engine works as a generator producing electricity to charge the batteries. [2] A probable production car would use a clutchless one- or two-speed transmission with no reverse gear as the ...
By 1980, Group Lotus was in serious financial trouble. Production had dropped from 1,200 units per year to a mere 383. The combined reasons were that the world was in the middle of an economic recession , sales in the key United States market had virtually collapsed and there had been limited development of the then model range. [9] In early 1982, Chapman came to an agreement with Toyota to exchange intellectual property and applied expertise. This initially resulted in Lotus Engineering helping to develop the Mk2 Toyota Supra , also known as the Toyota Celica XX . Secondly, it allowed Lotus to launch the new Lotus Excel to replace the ageing Lotus Eclat . Using drivetrain and other components from Toyota enabled Lotus to sell the Excel for £1,109 less than the outgoing Eclat. [9] Looking to re-enter the North American market, Chapman was approached by young law professor and investment banking consultant, Joe Bianco, who ...
Porsche SE was created in June 2007 by renaming the old Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, and became a holding company for the families' stake in Porsche Zwischenholding GmbH (50.1%) (which in turn held 100% of the old Porsche AG) and Volkswagen AG (50.7%). [22] [23] At the same time, the new Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG ( Porsche AG ) was created for the car manufacturing business. In August 2009, Porsche SE and Volkswagen AG reached an agreement that the car manufacturing operations of the two companies would merge in 2011, to form an "Integrated Automotive Group". [24] [25] The management of Volkswagen AG agreed to 50.76% of Volkswagen AG being owned by Porsche SE in return for Volkswagen AG management taking Porsche SE management positions (in order for Volkswagen management to remain in control), and for Volkswagen AG acquiring ownership of Porsche AG. As of the end of 2015, the 52.2% control interest in VW AG is the predominant investment by Pors...
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