FEV to Unveil Dodge Caliber Plug-In Hybrid Concept at SAE World Congress

15 April, 2009 03:12:00

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FEV, Inc., (FEV) will show a range-extended electric vehicle (ReEV) with plug-in capability based on the Dodge Caliber platform at the 2009 SAE World Congress.

The range extended electric vehicle with plug-in capability was developed by FEV to demonstrate the company’s full spectrum of capabilities in hybrid engineering.

The Caliber ReEV concept is one of several new hybrid vehicle technologies that are being developed in FEV's recently completed Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Development Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

At the World Congress, FEV will also showcase a Hummer H3 extended range electric vehicle concept developed in partnership with Raser Technologies.

The ReEV propulsion system was developed entirely by FEV, including:

• Performance modeling and simulations
• Component selection and procurement
• Design, analysis and packaging
• High Voltage system architecture, development and integration
• Hybrid controls and powertrain development and testing
• Complete vehicle integration
• Vehicle exhaust and evaporative emission calibration
• Overall vehicle calibration, testing and validation
• NVH optimization

The ReEV propulsion system employs a 1.0L, 3-cylinder, 4 valve engine that is mated to a UQM PP75 generator that provides 41kW of continuous power in extended-range mode, with a peak power of 75kW. The energy storage system consists of a 20 kW-h liquid-cooled Lithium Ion battery pack that operates at 346V, with a Delphi DC/DC converter. A UQM PP125EX traction motor powers the wheels.

Performance statistics for the demonstrator vehicle include:
• All-Electric Range – 40 miles
• 0 - 60 mph time – 8.3 seconds
• Top Speed – 84 mph

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