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All-electric Land Rover Defender for use in game parks(10/05/2011)
Axeon and Jaguar Land Rover South Africa have produced an all-electric version of the iconic Defender model for use in game parks, minimising both environmental and noise pollution. Unlike many electric vehicle battery packs that are positioned in the floor of the vehicle, the Axeon pack has been designed to fit into the vehicle’s engine bay in order to maintain ground clearance and wading height for this unique vehicle. The battery system pro... [more]
Axeon battery and Xtrac transmission system for the Rolls-Royce Phantom Experimental Electric(04/03/2011)
102EX, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Experimental Electric which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this week, will be powered by a specially designed battery system – the largest ever for a passenger car – produced by Axeon. The Rolls-Royce is a one-off test-bed, designed to test owner attitudes to alternative power sources to its traditional V12 petrol engine. The Axeon power pack is expected to deliver a range of up to 200km with a 0-60 mph ac... [more]
The Future of Hybrid Vehicles(29/12/2010)
With today’s ever increasing oil prices, electric and hybrid vehicles have never been so relevant; however the economical benefits and environmental gains of conventional hybrid vehicles have always been limited by the restrictions on battery-only driving distances. The use of lithium-ion batteries within Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs) however could change all of this. More efficient and capable of producing up to 3 times the energy of a NiMh battery, l... [more]
Axeon's Guide to Batteries explains car battery technology(12/08/2010)
Axeon has published a ‘Guide to Batteries’ to help industry stakeholders understand current battery technology and how it relates to the automotive sector. Given the growth in automotive battery applications, Axeon is committed to providing clear knowledge and information on battery technology to promote greater understanding of how batteries can revolutionise the automotive industry. The guide available to download from the Axeon website i... [more]
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