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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Volvo's fast charger battery of electric car
Fast charger will be installed and evaluated its performance on a number of electric cars Volvo C30. Generating capacity of 22 kW, making the "charger" the world's first fast work with the three-phase currents. While the size, small claims when installed in the car.
This gives two possibilities for car owners. Using three-phase plug flow 32 Ampere gives the distance of 80 km with 30 minutes charging. While a full charge takes 1.5 hours, plugged into the wall box in the house with a single phase 230 Volt pengisaian which usually takes 8-10 hours.
"Car owners can conduct electricity charging once or more a day. Means, daily mileage will increase. Thus, the low operating costs compared to conventional cars, "said Lennard Stegland.
Carmaker Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation is (VCC) has developed charger battery electric car with a maximum of 1.5 hours. According to the Swedish carmaker, compared to the charging time is now, the new pengecas 6 times faster.
"We understand, fast charging time will extend the necessary mileage car users. This fast charging will reduce anxiety for electric car users mileage. Charging can be done every day or how many times a day. Even if you do not have the time 1.5 hours, can be done in 30 minutes that can be used to travel 80 km, "beber Lennart Stegland, Vice President of Electric Propulsion System, VCC.