Stellantis has unveiled its STLA Frame platform, designed for large vehicles like trucks and SUVs, which supports multiple energy sources including battery-electric, hybrid, and hydrogen. The platform's electric version offers up to 500 miles of range, extendable to 690 miles with a gas range extender, and features fast charging capabilities. It is set to be used in vehicles like the Ram 1500 Ramcharger and Jeep SUVs, although some releases have been delayed. The announcement comes amid criticism from dealers about Stellantis' vehicle affordability and brand management.
Tesla's Range Extender accessory for the Cybertruck, designed to provide additional range, may weigh over 500 pounds due to the added batteries and construction. The Range Extender is expected to cost around $16,000 and could help the Cybertruck achieve the originally promised 500-mile range. However, the accessory's weight and cost may impact its appeal to consumers, as it significantly increases the overall price of the vehicle.
INNengine, a company based in Granada, Spain, has developed a tiny-but-powerful "opposed-piston engine" with no cylinder head, camshaft, crankshaft, valves, or oil mixed with fuel. The engine features a single-stroke combustion cycle and offers better engine balance, minimizing noise, vibration, and harshness. While it is unlikely to directly power cars, INNengine is targeting the electric vehicle market as a range extender. The technology could be a logical path forward for lightweight and cost-effective EVs.
Spanish company INNengine has developed a unique 500cc 'one-stroke' engine that defies traditional design, weighing just 85 pounds and producing 120 horsepower. The engine features opposed-pistons and lacks connecting rods, resulting in improved balance and reduced noise and vibration. It utilizes a single-stroke combustion cycle and can be used as a range extender in electric vehicles, offering a lightweight and cost-effective solution for extending their range. While it may not directly power cars, the INNengine has the potential to revolutionize the automotive industry.
Spanish company INNengine has developed a powerful 500cc opposed-piston engine that weighs just 85 pounds and produces 120 horsepower. The engine features a single-stroke combustion cycle and has no cylinder head, crankshaft, camshaft, or valves. It utilizes a unique mechanical configuration with eight pistons and four combustion chambers, resulting in improved engine balance and reduced noise, vibration, and harshness. While the engine is not likely to be directly used in cars, it could serve as a range extender for electric vehicles.
Bosch has launched its new Performance Line SX electric bike motor, which is geared towards electric gravel bikes, electric hybrids, and lightweight electric mountain bikes. The motor provides a maximum torque of 55Nm and can generate 600W peak power to help riders get up steep inclines. The system weight is around 4kg, with a 2kg mid-mounted motor. Bosch has also released a Mini Remote Dropbar control unit, a new 400Wh battery, and a range extender. The new motor system is expected to become available on electric bikes this autumn.
