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TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE 21ST
CENTURY
XR3 HYBRID
In truth, the ideas and images in men’s minds are the invisible powers that constantly govern them.John Locke
CHALLENGES
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CARS IN REST OF WORLD
CARS IN U.S.
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WORLD CAR POPULATION
Developing World 300% Increase 1995 to 2020
• Supply Shortfalls (= economic effects)• Transfer of Wealth (= economic effects)• Environmental Issues (= economic effects)• Advanced Technology Solutions (= economic effects)
SUSTAINABLEMOBILITY OPTIONS
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
• Alternative Fuels
• Battery Electric Cars
• Hybrid Power Systems
• Fuel Cell Vehicles
SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS
• Station Cars
• Personal Rapid Transit
• Mass Transit
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
• New Vehicle Types
SkyTran PRT System - www.skytran.net
Ford Hybrid Concept Car
LIFESTYLE VEHICLES“Design” Alone Can Affect Energy Intensity
LIFESTYLE VEHICLES“Design” Alone Can Affect Energy Intensity
High Energy Intensity
Lower Energy Intensity
Lowest Energy Intensity
Chrysler’s Jeepster Concept Vehicle
VW Beetle
Smart Car
CONCEPTDEVELOPMENT
Early concept rendering shows blend of motorcycle and automotive features
Final design is more automotive-like but still combines motorcycle and automotive features
XR3 HYBRID THREE-WHEEL PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE
XR3 FEATURES
• 1400 lb (636 kg) Curb Weight• Two-Passenger, Side-by-Side
• 125 – 200 MPG (125 mpg on diesel
power alone. 200 mpg over an 80-mile trip
using diesel and electric power)
• Front Diesel – Rear Electric (all-wheel drive)• 40-Mile Range on Batteries Alone• 625-Mile Range on Diesel Power Alone• Operator Selectable Between Diesel, Electric,
or Dual Power Modes
POWER TRAINGENERAL LAYOUT
Motor
Suspension Air Bag
23hp/17.5 kW Diesel Engine Li-Ion Batteries
Tunnel Frame
XR3 HYBRIDPERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE