News, analysis and articles on electric vehicles with range extenders
This blog follows the development of range extended electric vehicles, a technology that pairs a battery-electric drivetrain with a compact onboard generator. Here we share updates on the research, explain the engineering choices behind the concept and discuss what the technology means for sustainable mobility.
Articles are written to be read by engineers, policy makers, fleet managers and drivers who want a clear view of how this technology performs and where it fits in the wider transition to cleaner transport.
The blog focuses on the subjects that shape the E V R E S T approach to sustainable transport.
How energy flows between the battery, the generator and the traction motor, and how these flows affect efficiency in real driving.
Life-cycle thinking, material use and emissions, and how a smaller battery can reduce the environmental footprint of a vehicle.
How range extension reduces dependence on charging networks and what this means for planning across regions.
Images that illustrate the technology and the context in which range extended vehicles are used.
For the project results and technical deliverables, visit the main results page or the deliverables page.
Return to the main results to see the figures behind the articles, or follow the project overview for the broader picture of electric vehicles with range extenders.
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