Mitsubishi Outlander

Mar 26
09:10

2013

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Presented last September at the Paris Motor Show and on sale in Japan since last January, the Outlander PHEV will launch in Europe starting this summer.

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The new Outlander PHEV,Mitsubishi Outlander Articles it is a simple adaptation of a vehicle with internal combustion engine (ICE) or a vehicle used for display of plug-in hybrid EV technologies, but a version of the new Outlander - who joins ICE gasoline options or diesel - developed as such from the beginning of the project... With the PHEV Outlander, Mitsubishi Motors provides a new option to the category of electric hybrids, hybrid series / parallel twin engine plugin (i.e.: front + ICE electric motor. elect front + engine. rear + capacity) Taking some of its language references the I-MIEV; Outlander PHEV can incorporate a specific architecture of EVs without compromise. In that sense, leaving aside the traditional format + motor + gearbox final drive, replacing it with a configuration "more pure" (front to back): - Front engine: 2.0 l Petrol (89 kW), located on the right side of the engine compartment of the new Outlander ICE. - Front engine (60 kW) + (70 kW) inverter + generator: located on the left side of the engine compartment, engine transaxle configuration provisions. - Traction battery pack: stored (securely) under the floor, between the axles, not to affect the interior space. - Rear engine (60kW) + Investor: located under the floor to avoid penetration of the cargo area. In fact, this configuration does not include innovative one conventional gearbox or a conventional drive shaft, but the system is electronically controlled, while the gasoline engine drives the front wheels (in parallel hybrid mode) through a train of gears. The PHEV system of Mitsubishi Motors uses a newly developed set of two engines and four-wheel drive, combined with the S-AWC ("Super All Wheel Control") from Mitsubishi. Based on the technology of four-wheel drive developed and perfected in the Lancer Evolution, the S-AWC integrates control 4WD system, ASC and ABS, working in tandem with the PHEV system. Both engines drive the front and rear axles independently. Because virtually no delay and offer superior control, motors ensure precise control and finer 4WD system. Twin 4WD system does not need a motor shaft, a hydraulic system or a disk clutch for connecting the front and rear axles, as in conventional 4WD systems. With regard to the charge, the Outlander PHEV can connect to any electrical outlet with a charging time of 4 hours to fully charge (240V - 15A) or 30 min with rapid charger (standard CHADEMO). Also, the driver can also change to a "battery charging mode" up, charging through the gasoline engine when there is no possibility of power supply (outdoor activities, etc. ...) and also when the driver applies the brakes, front and rear motors act as generators, recovering and using the kinetic energy for charging the traction battery. The Outlander PHEV applies from the most advanced integrated system MIEV series, including a role for the Plug-in system. This function controls not only the battery and the electric motors, but also the combustion engine and generator. The operating system automatically select three driving modes (EV, series and parallel) according to battery level and driving conditions, enhancing driving performance and fuel economy. The highest member of the range of the new Outlander, Outlander PHEV remains nevertheless an Outlander, with only minor visual changes, consciously introduced, both external (new color launch "Silver Technical 'specific grille, LED taillights alloy wheels of 18 inches, bumpers body color) and internal (panel with unique, high contrast indicators with power indicator, shift lever joy stick type, etc., ...).