Integrated motor-generator - Bosch Mobility
WEBElectric drive system for plug-in hybrid vehicles. The integrated motor-generator (IMG Gen3) provides electric propulsion to the vehicle in its function as a motor, while in its capacity as a generator it converts mechanical braking energy into electrical energy.
2021 Nissan Kicks e-Power EV debuts with an onboard generator
WEBMay 18, 2020 · The new Nissan Kicks e-Power has a gutsy 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine under the bonnet. It also has a single EM57 electric motor and a 1.57 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Motor–generator - Wikipedia
WEBA motor–generator (an M–G set) is a device for converting electrical power to another form. Motor–generator sets are used to convert frequency, voltage, or phase of power. They may also be used to isolate electrical loads from the electrical power supply line.
Electric Car Motors Explained - Car and Driver
WEBApr 5, 2022 · But it's worth pointing out that these electric motors are also generators, which means that wheels will back-drive the rotor within the stator to induce an RMF in the other direction that...
The Secrets of Electric Cars and Their Motors: It’s Not ... - The …
WEBJan 9, 2018 · The motors, like those in other EVs and hybrids, also provide regenerative braking, where the motors act as generators to charge the car’s battery when coasting—or even provide braking action ...
How Electric Motors and Generators Work - Treehugger
WEBFeb 24, 2019 · Electric vehicles rely exclusively on electric motors for propulsion, and hybrids use electric motors to assist their internal combustion engines for locomotion. But that's not all.
New Ram pickup EV has gas-powered electric generator
WEBNov 7, 2023 · The new Ram pickup can operate as an EV until the battery dies and an onboard generator — powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine — kicks on to power the vehicle.
How Do All-Electric Cars Work? - Alternative Fuels Data Center
WEBSome vehicles use motor generators that perform both the drive and regeneration functions. Onboard charger: Takes the incoming AC electricity supplied via the charge port and converts it to DC power for charging the traction battery.
How Do Electric Cars Work? An In-Depth Guide - Edmunds
WEBMar 7, 2023 · An electric motor works by running current through a coil of wire to spin magnets, and a generator — like the alternator in a traditional car — generates electricity by spinning magnets...
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Basics | NREL
WEBA hybrid electric vehicle uses an electric motor/generator along with an internal combustion engine—offering high fuel economy; low tailpipe emissions; and the power, range, and convenience of a conventional vehicle.