Electric Mobility at Opel Strategy. Technology. The Ampera Gerrit Riemer Adam Opel AG Director Future Mobility Mobilis 2012, Mulhouse
Rising Energy Demand Worldwide Today: 1 billion vehicles worldwide 98% fossil fuels 2020: 1.5-2 billion vehicles
Million barrels per day The Petroleum Age Like a andle in the Night 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 Year
Opel s Advanced Propulsion Technology Strategy Improve vehicle fuel economy and emissions Displace petroleum Hybrid electric vehicles (including plug-in HEV) Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles Battery electric vehicles/e-rev Electrification of propulsion system I engine and transmission improvements Energy Diversity Petroleum Alternative fuels (NG, LPG) Electricity Hydrogen
Opel Ampera Extended Range Electric Vehicle 40 80 km Battery-Electric driving > 500 km Extended Range driving Full Usability!
Daily Mileage in Germany 25% 20% 15% 80% of daily driving 50 km or less 10% 5% 0% 0-1 2-4 5-10 11-20 21-50 51-100 > 100 km Source: Mobilität in Deutschland, 2002
European EV Market Overview
Opel Ampera Propulsion System Engine generator Lithium-ion battery Electric drive unit harge port
Opel Ampera Drive System lutches Generator Final drive gearing On-axis electric drive Traction motor Two electric motors Traction: 111 kw, 370 Nm Generator: 54 kw One planetary gear Geared final drive Three clutches Planetary gear set Axle differential
Opel Ampera Drive System 1.4L DOH I-4 engine Power: 63 kw @ 4800 rpm Max. engine speed: 4800 rpm Displacement: 1.4 L ompression ratio: 10.5 : 1
Opel Ampera Battery Li-ion technology Pouch cells Liquid cooling 360 V nominal voltage 180 kg system weight
State of charge Opel Ampera Electric Drive System Parking Electric Vehicle Mode (Engine off) = harge Depletion Extended Range Mode (Engine Generator on) = harge Sustaining harge Mode Electric on-board charger from grid power Parking 100% Regen Braking Time
Ampera Electric Drive System Electric Driving (Low Speed) Electric energy flow Electric generator High-voltage battery Power electronics Mechanical energy flow No energy flow lutch open lutch closed 3 Electric motor Engine 1 2 Planetary gearbox
Ampera Electric Drive System Electric Driving (High Speed) Electric energy flow Electric motor High-voltage battery Power electronics Mechanical energy flow No energy flow lutch open lutch closed 3 Electric motor Engine 1 2 Planetary gearbox
State of charge Opel Ampera Electric Drive System Parking Electric Vehicle Mode (Engine off) = harge Depletion Extended Range Mode (Engine Generator on) = harge Sustaining harge Mode Electric on-board charger from grid power Parking 100% Regen Braking Engine will be off at certain times Time
Ampera Electric Drive System Extended-Range Driving (Low Speed) Electric energy flow Electric generator High-voltage battery Power electronics Mechanical energy flow No energy flow lutch open lutch closed 3 Electric motor Engine 1 2 Planetary gearbox
Ampera Electric Drive System Extended-Range Driving (High Speed) Electric energy flow Electric generator High-voltage battery Power electronics Mechanical energy flow No energy flow lutch open lutch closed 3 Electric motor Engine 1 2 Planetary gearbox
State of charge Opel Ampera Electric Drive System Parking Electric Vehicle Mode (Engine off) = harge Depletion Extended Range Mode (Engine Generator on) = harge Sustaining harge Mode Electric on-board charger from grid power Parking 100% Regen Braking Engine will be off at certain times Time
Important: Independence from Specific Infrastructure Solutions Recharging of Ampera possible at European power outlet Recharging at home or workplace Will account for more than 85% of all charging events in the future
omparison E-REV vs PHEV E-REV Power Electrical Energy gasoline Driving Distance 60 km PHEV Power Electrical. E. gasoline Driving Distance 60 km
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