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05-17-2012, 03:00 PM
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The crew at Translogic (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/translogic) took the time to stop by and see the the team at ALTe Powertrain Technologies recently. Founded by a group of former Tesla Motors (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/tesla motors) executives, the company focuses on building plug-in hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/plug-in hybrid) conversions for fleet vehicles. From creations like a Ford F-150 (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/f-150) with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and two 60-kilowatt electric motors to full-size delivery trucks, buses and vans, the company is focused on reducing fuel consumption on some of the largest and hardest-working machinery out there. ALTe says the F-150 conversion supplies up to 465 pound-feet of torque, which is more than the old 4.6-liter V8.
Most of the truck conversions come with 22-kWh lithium-ion battery packs, which yield 25-40 miles of all-electric range. From there, the four-cylinder kicks in to keep the batteries charged and the motors spinning.
ALTe says the company has focused on Ford conversions first, since the F-Series is the largest-selling pickup in the country. While E-Series (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/e-series) and Panther-based creations are also on the docket, ALTe is also focusing on partnering with OEMs in China. Scroll down (http://www.mnfords.com/2012/05/17/translogic-examines-the-power-of-plug-in-hybrids-for-commercial/#continued) to check out the video for yourself.Continue reading Translogic examines the power of plug-in hybrids for commercial fleets (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/17/translogic-examines-the-power-of-plug-in-hybrids-for-commercial/)
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The crew at Translogic (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/translogic) took the time to stop by and see the the team at ALTe Powertrain Technologies recently. Founded by a group of former Tesla Motors (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/tesla motors) executives, the company focuses on building plug-in hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/plug-in hybrid) conversions for fleet vehicles. From creations like a Ford F-150 (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/f-150) with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and two 60-kilowatt electric motors to full-size delivery trucks, buses and vans, the company is focused on reducing fuel consumption on some of the largest and hardest-working machinery out there. ALTe says the F-150 conversion supplies up to 465 pound-feet of torque, which is more than the old 4.6-liter V8.
Most of the truck conversions come with 22-kWh lithium-ion battery packs, which yield 25-40 miles of all-electric range. From there, the four-cylinder kicks in to keep the batteries charged and the motors spinning.
ALTe says the company has focused on Ford conversions first, since the F-Series is the largest-selling pickup in the country. While E-Series (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/e-series) and Panther-based creations are also on the docket, ALTe is also focusing on partnering with OEMs in China. Scroll down (http://www.mnfords.com/2012/05/17/translogic-examines-the-power-of-plug-in-hybrids-for-commercial/#continued) to check out the video for yourself.Continue reading Translogic examines the power of plug-in hybrids for commercial fleets (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/17/translogic-examines-the-power-of-plug-in-hybrids-for-commercial/)
Translogic examines the power of plug-in hybrids for commercial fleets (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/17/translogic-examines-the-power-of-plug-in-hybrids-for-commercial/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Thu, 17 May 2012 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.mnfords.com/rss-term-of-use/).
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