TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY XR3 HYBRID In truth, the ideas and images in men’s minds are the invisible powers that constantly govern them.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE 21ST

CENTURY

XR3 HYBRID

In truth, the ideas and images in men’s minds are the invisible powers that constantly govern them.John Locke

CHALLENGES

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WORLD CAR POPULATION

Developing World 300% Increase 1995 to 2020

• Supply Shortfalls (= economic effects)• Transfer of Wealth (= economic effects)• Environmental Issues (= economic effects)• Advanced Technology Solutions (= economic effects)

SUSTAINABLEMOBILITY OPTIONS

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

• Alternative Fuels

• Battery Electric Cars

• Hybrid Power Systems

• Fuel Cell Vehicles

SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS

• Station Cars

• Personal Rapid Transit

• Mass Transit

DESIGN SOLUTIONS

• New Vehicle Types

SkyTran PRT System - www.skytran.net

Ford Hybrid Concept Car

LIFESTYLE VEHICLES“Design” Alone Can Affect Energy Intensity

LIFESTYLE VEHICLES“Design” Alone Can Affect Energy Intensity

High Energy Intensity

Lower Energy Intensity

Lowest Energy Intensity

Chrysler’s Jeepster Concept Vehicle

VW Beetle

Smart Car

CONCEPTDEVELOPMENT

Early concept rendering shows blend of motorcycle and automotive features

Final design is more automotive-like but still combines motorcycle and automotive features

XR3 HYBRID THREE-WHEEL PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE

XR3 FEATURES

• 1400 lb (636 kg) Curb Weight• Two-Passenger, Side-by-Side

• 125 – 200 MPG (125 mpg on diesel

power alone. 200 mpg over an 80-mile trip

using diesel and electric power)

• Front Diesel – Rear Electric (all-wheel drive)• 40-Mile Range on Batteries Alone• 625-Mile Range on Diesel Power Alone• Operator Selectable Between Diesel, Electric,

or Dual Power Modes

POWER TRAINGENERAL LAYOUT

Motor

Suspension Air Bag

23hp/17.5 kW Diesel Engine Li-Ion Batteries

Tunnel Frame

XR3 HYBRIDPERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE