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Electric Motor Market by Type (AC,DC), Power Rating (< 1KW, 1-2.2KW, 2.2-375 KW, >375KW), End User (Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Transportation, and Agriculture), Rotor Type, Output Power, and Region - Global Forecast to 2026 published on

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Electric Motor Market by Type (AC,DC), Power Rating (375KW), End User (Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Transportation, and Agriculture), Rotor Type, Output Power, and Region - Global Forecast to 2026

“The electric motor  market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2020 to 2026.”    

The electric motor market is expected to grow from an estimated USD 113.3 billion in 2020 to USD 169.1 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. Increased demand for HVAC systems in residential, commercial, and industrial end-users in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions along with growing use of electric motors across major industries such as oil & gas, chemicals (compressors & pumps), power & energy, metals & mining (rolling mills, hoists, blowers, and processing lines), paper & pulp (grinders, chippers, and refiners), wastewater, marine, automotive, and power utilities (pumps & condensers. However, Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local currencies of many countries have depreciated. There is misalignment of supply and demand, leading to financial losses for components/parts manufacturers. Key components used in manufacturing electric motors are typically procured in US dollars, which results in increased component cost which is likely to hamper the growth of the electric motor market.

“The AC motors, by type, is expected to be  the largest market from 2020 to 2026.”

The type segment is categorized as AC motors and DC motors. AC motors are widely used in air conditioners, washers, dryers, industrial machinery, fans, blowers, vacuum cleaners, and other applications. The advantages of AC motors include low cost, speed variation, high power factor, greater reliability, low maintenance, fewer losses, and no requirement to replace brushes. The advantages and benefits of AC motors over DC motors is likely to drive the growth of AC motors segment in the electric motor market.

“The 2.2-375 kW segment, by power rating, is expected to be the fastest- growing  market from 2020 to 2026.”

The 2.2-375 kW segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. These medium and high-voltage electric motors are basically used in industries and the transportation sector. They are also suitable for heavy industries, such as oil & gas and mining, where consistency, reliability, and easy maintenance of equipment are required for smooth operations. Medium-voltage motors find major application in the water & wastewater treatment  and wind power industries. High-voltage motors are used in pumps, compressors, fans, refineries, mixers, conveyors, and mills, especially in the oil & gas, chemicals & petrochemicals, mining, and railway industries.

“Asia Pacific: The largest and the fastest-growing region in the electric motor market.”  

Asia Pacific is expected to be the largest electric motor market during the forecast period. Asia Pacific comprises China, India, Japan, Australia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. With the rapid industrialization, the countries in Asia Pacific are moving toward internet-based industrial operations in each sector. According to the GSM Association, the developed countries in Asia Pacific, such as South Korea, Japan, and Australia, are increasingly exploring the potential of innovative services and connected devices. The automotive sector in the region is also booming.  Asia Pacific is the largest producer of automobiles in the world. In 2018, the region manufactured more than 50 million commercial vehicles. These factors are expected to drive the growth of the electric motor market in Asia Pacific.

Breakdown of Primaries:

In-depth interviews have been conducted with various key industry participants, subject-matter experts, C-level executives of key market players, and industry consultants, among other experts, to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information, as well as to assess future market prospects. The distribution of primary interviews is as follows:

By Company Type: Tier 1- 7%, Tier 2- 38%, and Tier 3- 55%

By Designation: C-Level- 80%, Director Level- 15%, and Others- 5%

By Region: Asia Pacific- 40%, North America- 25%, Europe- 15%, Middle East & Africa – 12%, and South America- 8%

*Others includes sales managers, engineers, and regional managers.

Note: Tier 1 Company—Revenue > USD 5 billion, Tier 2 Company—Revenue between USD 50 million and USD 5 billion, and Tier 3 Company—Revenue < USD 50 million

The electric motor market is dominated by a few major players that have an extensive regional presence. The leading players in the electric motor market are ABB (Switzerland), Siemens (Germany), Nidec Corporation (Japan), Wolong (China), and WEG (Brazil).

Study Coverage:

The report defines, describes, and forecasts the electric motor market, by type, power rating, output power, rotor type, end user and region. It also offers a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market. The report provides a comprehensive review of the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It also covers various important aspects of the market, which include the analysis of the competitive landscape, market dynamics, market estimates in terms of value, and future trends in the electric motor market.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report

The report identifies and addresses the key markets for electric motors sales, which would help equipment manufacturers and service providers review the growth in demand.

The report helps system providers understand the pulse of the market and provides insights into drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.

The report will help key players understand the strategies of their competitors better and help them in making better strategic decisions.

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Industry Developments: Cooling Solar Power Inverters

(This article will be featured in an upcoming issue of Qpedia Thermal e-Magazine, an online publication dedicated to the thermal management of electronics. To get the current issue or to look through the archives, visit http://www.qats.com/Qpedia-Thermal-eMagazine.)

Traveling across the U.S. one will find the widening use of renewable energy systems, including large scale solar and wind farms. The power from these installations is clean, emission-free and relatively low cost. Their own energy sources are free and endless: the wind and the sun.

Wind energy has become a cost-effective power source, competing with installations of coal, gas and nuclear power. So too has solar power, which is the focus of this article.

Solar power is doing more than ever to help meet energy demands for local power and for feeding power back to the electric grid. Today’s U.S. solar installations exceed 3,100 megawatts, enough to power more than 630,000 homes. The price of solar panels has dropped by nearly a third since 2010 and costs continue to fall. Manufacturers in the U.S. are also exporting billions of dollars worth of solar products. [1]

Figure 1. Wind and Solar Power Installations Share Some Thermal Management Issues with Other Electronics Systems. [2]

Most thermal management issues in solar power systems occur with their inverter systems. Here, the solar-generated DC power is converted to AC for power grids or local use. While these inverter systems can be very efficient, some excess heat must be managed so it doesn’t affect the inverter’s life or performance.

Cooling Solar Energy Inverters

Some solar power systems produce steam to spin turbines and generate electricity. But the more common solar systems are photovoltaic (PV) solar power facilities. In these, solar panels absorb and convert sunlight into electricity with the use of inverters. One or more solar inverters, or PV inverters, converts the sun-sourced, variable DC output of the PV panels into alternating current, AC. This is then fed into a commercial electrical grid or used by a local, off-grid electrical network. AC is the standard used by all commercial appliances, which is why many view inverters as the gateway between the photovoltaic (PV) system and the energy off-taker. [3]

Inverters are standard in PV solar systems whether they’re kW range residential systems to MW sized power plants. Larger installations may use a central inverter or a series of string inverters.

In a central inverter set up, the DC power from multiple solar panel arrays runs to combiner boxes and then to the inverter which converts it to AC. In a string inverter scheme, there are smaller, individual inverters for several panel arrays. The DC power runs directly into a string inverter rather than a combiner box and is converted to AC. While string inverters are used in residential to medium-sized commercial PV systems, central inverters are common to large commercial and utility-scale sites. [4]

Figure 2. Photovoltaic Solar Panel Installations Can Feature a Central Inverter or a Series of String Inverters. [4]

There are also solar microinverters that convert the DC generated by a single solar module to AC. The output from several microinverters is combined and often fed to the electrical grid. Microinverters are an alternative to conventional string and central solar inverters, which are connected to multiple solar modules or panels of the PV system. The main advantage of microinverters is that small amounts of shading, debris or snow on any one solar module, or even a complete module failure, do not disproportionately reduce the output of the entire array. [5]

Whatever its configuration, the PV inverter determines the amount of AC watts that can be distributed for use, e.g. to a power grid. For example, a PV system comprising 11 kilowatts DC (kWDC) worth of PV modules, connected to a 10-kilowatt AC (kWAC) inverter, will be limited to the inverter’s maximum output of 10 kW. [6]

There is also some power loss in the DC-AC conversion process. At the MW scale this could significantly impact a plant’s capacity (and revenue). But fortunately, inverter technologies have been advancing and expanding. The efficiency of state-of-the-art converters is more than 98 percent.

In addition to converting DC to AC, today’s inverters provide other services to help ensure their systems operate at optimal performance level. These include data monitoring, advanced utility controls, applications and system design engineering. Some inverters provide maximum power point tracking (to maximize power extraction), and anti-islanding protection (automatic shutdown). [7]

Cooling PV Solar Inverters

All inverters generate excess heat, especially utility-scale central inverters. Solar inverters used in the kW range are typically contained in finned metal housings that provide cooling via natural convection. Large-scale PV inverters are typically between 1 and 2 MW and the heat they generate directly correlates with their conversion efficiency. For an example, a 1 MW inverter with 98 percent conversion efficiency is generating about 20 kW of thermal energy. This is enough heat to comfortably warm 10 homes. [8]

Cooling solutions are typically needed inside inverters to protect their IGBT (insulated-gate bipolar transistors) modules. These solid state power semiconductor devices are electronic switches and consist of many devices in parallel. The design of the IGBTs and their cooling systems are among the most important aspects in protecting inverters and improving their conversion efficiency.

Improper IGBT design results in lower efficiency with higher heat exhaust. Cooling this heat requires a more complex and powerful cooling system. Better thermal management for the switching devices is essential to entering the next era of PV inverter efficiency, beyond 99 percent.

The recently-introduced PVS980 1500 VDC outdoor central inverter by ABB is optimized for large multi-megawatt solar power plants. The PVS980 features a self-contained cooling system to ensure outstanding endurance in tough environments with minimal maintenance. The cooling system uses phase transition and thermosiphon technology to prevent external air from entering the critical compartments of the inverter. This reduces the risk of corrosive gases or sand entering the inverter and causing damage. [9]

Figure 3. The Cooling System in ABB’s PVS980 Outdoor Central Inverter Uses Phase Transition and Thermosiphon Technology. [9]

The PVS980 inverter can operate from below freezing to extreme heat in 100 percent humidity without jeopardizing functionality. With the simplicity of air cooling and with the power density of a liquid cooled inverter, ABB’s inverter has very high total efficiency and low maintenance. There are no fillable liquids, pumps, valves, inhibitors and thus no leaks. All this makes the PVS980 suitable for any outdoor utility-scale PV plant.

Figure 4. The LV 5 Series Solar Inverter from GE Power Conversion Features a Liquid Cooling System. [10]

Some of the recent advancement in the inverter cooling system, such as an advanced hybrid cooling solution, requires significantly less air-flow in the system without an auxiliary fan power load. This lower load condition allows the inverter to further increase conversion efficiency. [11]

Figure 5. Outdoor Central Solar Inverter Whose Power Semiconductors, Inductor and Internal Ambient Air are Cooled by a Two-Phase System. [10]

Parker provides utility scale inverters with two-phase refrigerant cooling systems. The have a high efficiency design that integrates proven insulated gate bipolar transistor power conversion and magnetics with Parker cooling technology. No air conditioner is required. Power semiconductors, inductor, and internal ambient are all cooled by the integral two-phase system. Multiple access panels simplify installation and scheduled maintenance. [11]

The small footprint and high reliability of Parker’s outdoor central solar inverter is made possible by an advanced cooling system that uses a non-conductive, non-corrosive liquid to cool critical components. The refrigerant requires only 13 percent of the flow rate of an equivalent water/glycol based system. The cooling system runs efficiently by capitalizing on the tremendous amount of heat that is transferred as the refrigerant vaporizes, then releasing the heat through a condenser. No compressor is needed. Redundant system components allow inverter operation even after loss of a pump or a fan

Figure 6. IGBTs Mounted on a Cold Plate Inside a Central Solar Inverter. [11]

Compared to air cooling, with Parker’s solar inverter design IGBT temperatures are kept more constant over time. Advanced cooling is used on both the IGBT devices and the high efficiency inductors, as well as with a unique cool door feature that circulates temperature controlled air inside the sealed enclosure. Heat from the coolant loop is removed by an isolated heat exchanger, with no air exchange from the enclosure interior to the outside environment. Heat exchanger fans are variable speed for maximum efficiency. They are designed for redundancy and are monitored for rotation. In the event of a fan or coolant pump malfunction, the inverter will continue to operate, folding back power if necessary. The cooling system is designed for a minimum of maintenance, and there are no air filters to change.

Figure 7. Fan-less Heat Pipe Cooling is Used Up to 50% Load in This Toshiba 1500VDC PV Inverter. [12]

Another producer of large scale PV inverters is TMEIC (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation). Their Samurai inverter series has power ratings up to 2700 kW. Each model has an advanced hybrid cooling system that uses heat pipe technology. The heat pipes allow the system to operate up to 50 percent load without turning on fans. The heat pipe cooling uses fewer parts and a slow speed fan. The fan-less mode runs when the inverter is below 50 percent load at 50°C. Natural convection provides the necessary cooling. Cool air enters from the bottom, flows through the heat pip, and hot air is exhausted from the top. [12]

Conclusion

A PV solar power system’s current inverter determines the amount of AC watts that can be distributed for use, e.g. to a power grid. For systems operating in the megawatt output range, the inverters will require some level of thermal management to cool their IGBT systems. Many of these large inverter systems have custom cooling solutions that can differ from each other (e.g. air cooling vs. liquid cooling) but all methods have their origins in cooling electronics other than those found in the solar power industry.

References [1] http://www.cleanlineenergy.com/technology/wind-and-solar [2] http://www.ucsusa.org/our-work/energy/our-energy-choices/our-energy-choices-renewable-energy#.V_bXoeUrJpg [3] http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2013/04/how-do-solar-inverters-work/ [4] http://cenergypower.com/blog/string-vs-central-inverters-choosing-right-inverter/ [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_micro-inverter [6] http://www.solarmango.com/scp/solar-inverter-the-brain-of-a-solar-power-plant/ [7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaic_system [8] http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2015/02/new-age-solar-inverter-conversion-efficiency-99/ [9] http://www.abb.com/cawp/seitp202/db94b0aa1e8655a9c1257fdb0043680e.aspx [10] http://www.gepowerconversion.com/sites/gepc/files/downloads/Solar_Single_Pages.pdf [11] http://www.parker.com/literature/Renewable%20Energy/Parker_RenewablesBrochure__NA_7-2_spreads_lr.pdf [12] https://www.tmeic.com/Repository/Others/Solar_Ware_Samurai_brochure_Rev-T-July2016.pdf

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2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale: What Makes It the Fastest Ferrari Road Car Ever?

“On the road, things happen much faster than in the 488 Pista,” claims test driver Raffaele de Simone of the 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale. “Train your neck and your reactions,” he says, hinting that Ferrari’s new 986-hp high-tech hypercar will generate truly prodigious levels of grip while feeling as fast and agile as a race car. “You can go through corners so much quicker.”

The SF90 is a benchmark Ferrari. It is the most powerful Ferrari road car yet. It’s also the quickest, with a claimed 0–60 mph acceleration time of less than 2.5 seconds, with the 0–124 mph sprint taking just 6.7 seconds. So far, so Maranello … But here’s where it gets really interesting. The SF90 is the first flagship Ferrari since the F40 not to have a V-12 engine. What’s more, it’s also the first ever plug-in hybrid Ferrari, the first all-wheel-drive mid-engine Ferrari, the first Ferrari to use brake-by-wire technology, and the first Ferrari sports car fitted with electric power steering.

That smell? Tradition, smoldering in a dumpster. It might have the old-school prancing horse shield on the front fenders and the drive select buttons arranged in a structure on the center console designed to look like the iconic metal shiftgate, but the SF90 is very much a Ferrari of the here and now, a road car clearly developed by a company whose Formula 1 team is part of its in-house design and engineering expertise and not the result of an expensive sponsorship deal. “It represents the pinnacle of what Ferrari is capable of doing,” says SF90 product manager Matteo Turconi.

Let’s take a closer look.

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale’s Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain

The SF90’s hybrid powertrain comprises a mid-mounted twin-turbo V-8 engine that develops 769 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, three electric motors, and a mid-mounted high-voltage battery. One e-motor is mounted between the engine and the new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic and develops 157 hp and 196 lb-ft of torque. The two other e-motors are mounted at the front axle, driving the front wheels, and each develops 97 hp and 62 lb-ft of torque. The liquid-cooled single-module 8-kW-hr battery weighs just 158 pounds, and it allows the SF90 to travel up to 15 miles on pure electric power, using the front motors, at speeds of up to 84 mph.

REVISED V-8 ENGINE

Although the SF90’s V-8 is a member of the F154 engine family, which debuted in the California T and has been used in the 488 and F8 Tributo, it has been significantly upgraded. New cylinder heads feature redesigned combustion chambers with centrally mounted injectors that deliver a 7 percent increase in combustion pressure, increasing power. As a result, capacity has increased slightly from 3.9 liters to 4.0 liters.

Other changes include a new crank, new conrods, new pistons, new camshafts, a new intake system—the plenums are virtually bolted to the heads—and a new exhaust. The turbos are the same size as on the F8 Tributo, but revised compressor scrolls facilitate increased airflow. The new parts reduce the engine’s weight by 55 pounds and have reduced overall height by 12 percent, helping lower the car’s center of gravity.

E-MOTORS

Nicknamed the “pizza motor” by Ferrari engineers, the main e-motor, called P1, is sandwiched between the rear of the V-8 internal combustion engine and the front of the new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Ferrari claims the axial flux technology used in the motor is a world first in terms of a production car. An axial flux motor means the disc-like rotors are coaxially mounted on either side of a flat stator (conventional e-motors have a rotor that spins inside a tubelike stator). In the Ferrari motor, the rotors are made of a stainless-steel substrate, an iron laminate, and with array of magnets adhesively bonded to them. Just 2.8 inches deep and weighing 48 pounds, the P1 e-motor is extremely power dense, capable of producing 157 hp and 196 lb-ft of torque.

The two e-motors driving the front wheels of the SF90, called P4s, are conventional in design, with hairpin-wound rotors spinning inside a fixed stator case. “It’s a relatively tried and tested technology, but evolved to allow small diameters and high speeds,” says head of powertrain Vittorio Dini. The water-cooled motors weigh just 26 pounds each and will spin to 25,000 rpm. They drive the front wheels through what Ferrari describes as “a cascaded cylindrical and planetary geartrain” that allows the motors to propel the SF90 to 84 mph in pure electric power mode, the torque to each wheel to be independently varied, and for both e-motors to be disengaged at speeds above 130mph. The SF90 is thus a front-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive, or rear-wheel-drive car, depending on the drive mode and driving conditions.

TRANSMISSION

The SF90’s eight-speed dual-clutch transmission is all new and will eventually appear across the Ferrari lineup. It has been designed to allow the engine to sit lower in the chassis than the seven-speeder used in the F8 Tributo and can handle 96 lb-ft more torque. The taller eighth gear helps reduce fuel consumption by 5 percent, and a dry-sump oil system that allows the use of a single oil for both lubrication and hydraulic actuation instead of the two oils used in the seven-speed cuts it by a further 3 percent. The new transmission is also 15 pounds lighter overall than the old seven-speed, but Ferrari has lightened it a further 6 pounds in the SF90 by taking out the reverse gear set; select reverse, and the front e-motors push the car backwards.

DIGITAL DRIVER INTERFACE

In addition to a new transmission, the SF90 debuts a digital dash and driver interface that will also eventually appear in future Ferraris. The centerpiece of the system is a fully configurable digital instrument panel on a 16-inch, full HD, freeform curved screen. An industry first, says Ferrari’s head of HMI and ergonomics, Maximilian Romani. The screen is flanked by pods that come within fingertip reach of the steering wheel. Touch controls on the right pod adjust the HVAC functions; those on the left pod are for light and exterior mirrors. A head-up display, the smallest yet developed for a sports car, says Ferrari, projects information in high resolution onto the windshield.

“Eyes on the road, hands on the steering wheel.” That’s the mantra behind the development of the new driver interface system, says Ferrari, and a new steering wheel with capacitive touch switches and a small touchpad is an integral part of the system. There is no start-stop button. Just touch the icon above the third spoke twice, and the SF90 is ready to glide away on its electric motors, with Hybrid mode being the default driving mode. Romani says that compared with an 812 Superfast, the new interface reduces the time the driver has to glance away from the road by 36 percent, and the time taken to complete a task by 26 percent.

E-MANETTINO

Ferrari’s now familiar Manettino drive mode switch is in its usual place, just to the lower right of the steering wheel boss. But the SF90’s PHEV powertrain adds an extra layer of complexity and capability to the menu. These additional modes are controlled by a cluster of touch switches just to the lower left of the steering wheel boss dubbed eManettino.

The SF90’s eDrive mode means the Ferrari will drive on the front e-motors only. Hybrid mode is the default setting, with the computers switching the energy flows between the twin-turbo V-8 and e-motors as appropriate. Performance mode keeps the internal combustion engine running at all times to keep the battery charged and e-power instantly available. And Qualifying mode will ensure the powertrain gives the full 986 hp for as long as there’s charge in the battery. It’s good for about six or seven laps of Ferrari’s Fiorano test track or one lap of the 12.9-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife, says Stefano Varisco, head of vehicle dynamics.

Aerodynamics and the SF90

To optimize the SF90’s shape not just for performance but also for hybrid and e-motor running and to assist with the thermal management of the PHEV powertrain, Ferrari spent 50 percent more time in the wind tunnel honing the aerodynamics than it did with the LaFerrari. “It is the most aerodynamically efficient car in the Ferrari range,” says head of aerodynamics Matteo Biancalana. Up front, the central intake cools the front e-motors, while the intakes either side are for cooling the V-8 engine. Borrowing from F1 experience, the front floor has been raised 0.6 inch to fit larger vortex generators under the car, increasing downforce on the front axle by 30 percent.

The most innovative aerodynamic element is at the rear of the car. In normal low-drag mode, air flows over the cabin and exits through a vent between the taillights. In high-downforce mode, the central element of the wing drops down and stops that flow, effectively creating a giant Gurney flap. The patented system is said to develop 860 pounds of downforce at 186 mph. Raising the central element back into place for low-drag mode requires less effort, Ferrari says, because it essentially floats on the airflow and engineers were able to reduce the weight of the actuators by 66 percent.

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The first-ever BMW iX

- Represents the pinnacle of the BMW Group electrification strategy - Range of up to 380 miles (WLTP) on a single charge - Premiere for the new generation BMW iDrive powered by Operating System 8 - The most extensive set of standard driver assistance systems ever seen on a BMW - Luxurious and contemporary lounge-style interior, seating five - BMW IconicSounds Electric vehicle sounds composed in collaboration with Hans Zimmer - Choice of iX xDrive40 and iX xDrive50 variants with Sport and M Sport trim choices - Comprehensive BMW Charging solution. Subscription-free access to ‘bp pulse’ and ‘IONITY Plus’ packages for iX retail customers in the first 12 months of ownership

BMW iX priced from £69,905 OTR and due for UK launch in November 2021 BMW has announced UK pricing and specifications for the BMW iX ahead of the launch of the flagship electric model in November. The new BMW iX ushers in an exciting new chapter for the brand, the fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) being the first model based on a new, modular, scalable toolkit on which the future of the BMW Group will be built. Conceived from the outset for purely electric mobility and sustainable manufacturing techniques, the BMW iX combines locally emission-free driving pleasure and sporting agility with a highly usable operating range and luxurious spaciousness. What's more, the BMW Group’s new technology flagship brings together the company’s latest developments in the strategic innovation fields of Design, Automated Driving, Connectivity, Electrification and Services to create a premium mobility experience that is unrivalled in its segment. It is the first model to feature the new generation BMW iDrive, powered by Operating System 8. When the BMW iX launches later this year, the model range will comprise the BMW iX xDrive50 with a combined output of 523hp and a range of up to 380 miles (WLTP), plus the BMW iX xDrive40 that produces 326hp and is able to cover up to 257 miles on a single charge. Powerful performance is instantaneous and all with zero tailpipe emissions. Both versions are equipped with an intelligent all-wheel-drive system, making the iX the very first all-wheel-drive pure electric vehicle produced by BMW. The impressive battery range is complemented with flexible charging that is designed to be as convenient as possible. DC power can be taken on board at a rate of up to 195 kW (BMW iX xDrive50) or 150 kW (BMW iX xDrive40). This allows the battery charge to be increased from 10 to 80 per cent in around 35 minutes in the BMW iX xDrive50 or 31 minutes in the BMW iX xDrive40. Both variants will be available in Sport or M Sport trim levels, with the extensive standard specification including 21-inch alloy wheels, Driving Assistant Professional, Parking Assistant, BMW Live Cockpit Professional, climate comfort windscreen, four-zone air conditioning, heated front seats, wireless phone charging and Shadow Line exterior trim. An array of options, including dedicated Packs that group extras which complement each together, allow for further personalisation. Also set to join the model line-up at a later date is the BMW iX M60 which, with an expected maximum output in excess of 600hp, promises an exceptionally sporty all-electric driving experience.

ModelMax Power (hp)Peak Torque (Nm)Acceleration (0-62mph) Top Speed (mph)Range (Miles)* (WLTP)CO2 Emissions* (WLTP)Electric Power Consumption* (WLTP) kWh/62 milesOTR Price***iX xDrive40 Sport3266306.1124**257021.0 / 20.0£69,905iX xDrive40 M Sport3266306.1124**257021.0 / 20.0£72,905iX xDrive50 Sport5237654.6124**380021.4 / 20.5£91,905iX xDrive50 M Sport5237654.6124**380021.5 / 20.5£94,905 *All figures relating to output, charging capacity, performance, energy consumption and range are provisional. **Electronically limited. *** Preliminary on-the-road pricing, correct at the time of publication – the latest prices can be found at www.bmw.co.uk. The BMW iX will be produced at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. It is thoroughly integrated into the existing manufacturing structures there and will be built on a flexible assembly line together with models from the BMW 5 Series, 7 Series and 8 Series ranges. The plant in Lower Bavaria is the first facility in the BMW Group’s international production network to manufacture all-electric, plug-in hybrid and combustion-engine models on a single assembly line. Both the vehicle itself and the battery cells will be manufactured using green power across the board. Well-balanced driving characteristicsThe body structure, design principle and chassis tuning of the BMW iX are perfectly geared to blending superb ride comfort with sporty handling characteristics. The aluminium spaceframe construction and the Carbon Cage’s use of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the roof and at the sides and rear result in an intelligent material mix that increases rigidity at the same time as minimising weight. The optimised aerodynamic properties that contribute to the car’s drag coefficient of just 0.25 also have a positive impact on efficiency and range.The high-voltage battery located low down in the car’s underbody lowers the centre of gravity, combining with the even weight distribution to make handling even more agile. Thanks to its well-balanced driving characteristics, the BMW iX feels solid and comfortable out on the road, yet also nimble. The standard chassis technology for the BMW iX comprises a double-wishbone front axle, five-link rear axle, lift-related dampers and an electric steering system with Servotronic function and a variable ratio. Two-axle air suspension with electronically controlled dampers and Integral Active Steering are standard on BMW iX Drive50 variants, while the M Sport trim level enhances braking performance further still with M Sport brakes as standard. Both the iX Drive40 and iX Drive50, in either Sport or M Sport specification, feature 21-inch alloy wheels. Electric all-wheel drive and near-actuator wheel slip limitation The electric all-wheel-drive system in the BMW iX transmits exactly the right amount of drive torque to the front and rear wheels in all driving situations. Its intelligent control enables fully variable power transmission ranging from highly efficient pure rear-wheel drive through to an all-wheel-drive set-up that maximises traction. The near-actuator wheel slip limitation technology fitted in tandem with all-wheel drive for the first time brings about a further improvement in traction and handling stability. Integrated into the motor management, this system produces very precise and exceptionally fast corrective inputs to enable the car to make effortless progress, even in adverse weather and road conditions. Aided by the advanced system, the BMW iX xDrive50 posts acceleration of 0 to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds, while the BMW iX xDrive40 covers the same sprint in 6.1 seconds. Highly integrated and efficient drive technology The fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology fitted in the BMW iX is centred around a drive unit which brings together the electric motor, power electronics and transmission within a single housing. This highly integrated electric drive system topology has a beneficial effect on both power density and efficiency, at the same time as making the most use of the installation space in the area between the front and rear axle. Both motors in the BMW iX work according to the principle of an electrically excited synchronous motor, where the excitation of the rotor is induced by the feed-in of electrical energy rather than fixed permanent magnets. This enables them to put their maximum torque on tap immediately on pulling away and maintain it over an extremely broad rev range. Combined torque peaks at 630Nm in the BMW iX xDrive40 and an even higher 765Nm in the BMW iX xDrive50. Adaptive and individually regulated recuperation Adaptive recuperation gives a further boost to the efficiency and range of the BMW iX. Intelligently connected drive management means the intensity of the brake energy recuperation during overrun and active braking can be adapted to the road situation, as detected by data from the navigation system and the sensors used by the driver assistance systems. When approaching a junction, for example, the degree of recuperation can be increased, working to feed energy back into the high-voltage battery while harnessing the deceleration effect at the same time. On the open road, meanwhile, the coasting function can take over, allowing the car to “freewheel” with no drive power, whenever the driver eases off the accelerator. Adaptive recuperation is the default setting in driving position D. Alternatively, the driver can choose a high, medium or low Brake Energy Regeneration setting for all driving situations in the BMW iDrive menu. The highest recuperation setting is automatically activated in driving position B, which also produces the characteristic one-pedal feeling. Information on the energy flow can be viewed in the control display no matter which driving position is selected. The Efficiency Trainer offers hints for driving in a very economical manner, while the range horizon clearly illustrates the impact of driving style on the high-voltage battery’s charge level. High-voltage battery with the very latest battery cell technology Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology also includes a high-voltage battery with state-of-the-art battery cell technology. Its volumetric energy density at cell level is up by around 40 per cent compared to the high-voltage battery in the 2020 BMW i3. The BMW iX xDrive50 is fitted with a high-voltage battery with a net energy content of 105.2 kWh (gross energy content: 111.5 kWh), while the battery unit for the BMW iX xDrive40 has a net energy content of 71 kWh (gross energy content: 76.6 kWh). The standard specification of the BMW iX combines an integrated heating and cooling system for the cabin with anticipatory thermal management for the high-voltage battery and a drive system that operates using an exceptionally efficient heat pump function. Anticipatory thermal management enables the high- voltage battery’s operating temperature to be optimised for quick and efficient charging prior to a scheduled stop at a high-power station. The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in the BMW iX has been designed to offer a very high level of charging flexibility. DC power can be taken on board at a rate of up to 195 kW (BMW iX xDrive50) or 150 kW (BMW iX xDrive40). This allows the battery’s state of charge to be increased from 10 to 80 per cent in around 35 minutes in the BMW iX xDrive50 or 31 minutes in the case of the BMW iX xDrive40. A range of up to 90 miles for the BMW iX xDrive50 and over 59 miles for the BMW iX xDrive40 can be delivered in just ten minutes when they are plugged into a DC high-power station, as long as there is an initial battery charge of 10 per cent or more. BMW iX models in the UK are supplied complete with the Flexible Charger offering a charging rate of up to 11 kW and a mode 3 charging cable for public charging stations. Retail customers purchasing their iX via the BMW UK Retail Network will receive a BMW Charging card which facilitates access to special tariffs offered by the BMW Charging network. This allows electrical power to be replenished at a very attractive price at both public and high-power charging stations. In addition, ‘bp pulse’ and ‘IONITY Plus’ packages are offered to iX customers without a subscription fee for the first 12 months of ownership. With these additional benefits, BMW iX customers in the UK gain access to one of the world’s largest public charging networks, using just one RFID card or App. Premiere for the new generation of the BMW iDrive / Operating System 8 The new generation of the iDrive system, display concept and Operating System 8 are making their debut in the BMW iX, making interaction between driver and vehicle even more intuitive than before. They combine to give the BMW iX all the tools needed to serve as an intelligent and proactive partner in any situation. The intuitive, multimodal operation becomes a dialogue between the user and their car that seeks to precisely tailor all the functions controlled via BMW iDrive to the driver’s needs and preferences as the situation demands. New features available immediately include the expanded capabilities of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and the BMW Curved Display. The all-new BMW Curved Display features a 12.3-inch information display and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches housed together behind a glass surface that is angled towards the driver. The digital personal assistant now boasts additional capabilities and uses a new graphic when communicating with the vehicle’s occupants. The new My Modes expand the range of vehicle settings that can be selected. Remote Software Upgrades and the option to purchase vehicle functions later from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store via Functions on Demand, with them then installed over the air, will keep the vehicle software up to date in the future. Navigation using the cloud-based system BMW Maps and Augmented Reality Video in the control display ensures quick and accurate route planning, while also making it easy for the driver to find their way on the road. BMW Digital Key Plus with ultra-wideband radio technology BMW is a pioneering force in the use of smartphones as digital vehicle keys. The iX offers a new generation of this convenient and secure means of unlocking and starting the vehicle, without the user even having to take their Apple iPhone out of their pocket. The BMW Digital Key Plus, set to make its debut with the BMW iX, employs the ultra-wideband (UWB) technology already integrated into the vehicle and, for example, the iPhone’s U1 chip. As customers approach the BMW iX, they are welcomed by a staged lighting effect using the exterior lights, and the vehicle unlocks just before they reach the door. Once they have got in, the Apple iPhone can be simply left in the user’s pocket or placed in the smartphone tray for wireless charging; no physical key is required to start the vehicle. Apple and the BMW Group have been working closely together with the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) to develop the Digital Key Release 3.0 specification for UWB, which will serve as a global standard for both the automotive industry and smartphone manufacturers. The iPhone’s iMessage service can be used to share a Digital Key with up to five other vehicle users. The Digital Key Plus function is expected to be available from the end of 2021. Personalisation using the BMW ID When interacting with the new BMW iDrive, BMW iX customers benefit from increasing personalisation of the user experience based on their own BMW ID. This is used to securely store even more personalised settings and to transfer them between vehicles. A PIN code can be created or the BMW ID associated with a particular key to prevent other users of the vehicle accessing personal data. When signing in to a vehicle for the first time, simply scanning a QR code is all it takes to create a new BMW ID on a smartphone. If the user has the My BMW App and is therefore already in possession of a BMW ID, this will be automatically imported into the car via the app when the QR code is scanned. The BMW ID can be created and activated effortlessly and securely in vehicles with BMW Operating System 8 or BMW Operating System 7. Once the BMW ID has been imported, the driver will receive a personal greeting which will include the customisable profile image the driver can create in the My BMW App. At the same time, personal settings for seat and steering wheel position, exterior mirrors, navigation system, driver assistance functions, display layouts, shortcuts, favourites and infotainment system settings will be imported automatically. The most extensive set of standard driver assistance systems ever seen on a BMW The new technology toolkit in the BMW iX offers considerable potential for driving forward the development of automated driving and parking functions, with the prospect of Level 3 functionality in the medium term. A new generation of sensors, a new software stack and a powerful computing platform provide the basis for exceptional intelligence. Five cameras, five radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors are used to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings. The BMW iX comes equipped with the most extensive set of standard driver assistance systems ever seen on a BMW, along with a wealth of innovations. The front collision warning system, for instance, now detects oncoming traffic when turning left (in countries where vehicles drive on the right) as well as cyclists and pedestrians when turning right. Availability of the Steering and Lane Control Assistant has been significantly expanded, while the Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function offers enhanced situational distance adjustment. The exit warning function, which alerts to the presence of cyclists or pedestrians in the surrounding area before the doors are opened, and the Interior Camera are both new features. The Parking Assistant including Reversing Assist Camera and the Reversing Assistant also come as standard on the iX. Striking exterior design that exudes luxury The pioneering character of the BMW iX is carried through to its exterior design. The body’s imposing styling with distinctive SAV proportions the precisely crafted details create a distinctive appearance that exudes luxury. The exterior dimensions of the BMW iX – length: 4,953 millimetres, width: 1,967 millimetres, height: 1,695 millimetres (xDrive50 = 1,696 millimetres) – allow it to combine the functionality of the BMW X5 with the dynamism of the BMW X6 and the imposing appearance of the BMW X7. Standout exterior features include the almost completely blanked-off BMW kidney grille, the surface of which is the product of innovative manufacturing techniques and which incorporates camera and radar sensors. The full LED headlights are also the slimmest units ever to feature on a series-produced model from BMW. Shy tech for the exterior: subtly integrated technology As well as the intelligence panel in the BMW kidney grille, the BMW iX also has an array of other likewise discreetly positioned camera, radar and ultrasonic sensors. These are used by the driver assistance systems to make life easier for the driver in monotonous or unclear situations on the road and espouse the principle of “shy tech”. For example, the distance measurement radar sensors are integrated inconspicuously into the black body edging at the front and rear of the car. The flush-fitted door openers and the rear-view camera with cleaning system integrated into the BMW badge on the tailgate are further examples of shy tech at work. The underlying principle here is that the technology stays in the background and only becomes apparent as and when the relevant functions are called into action. Spacious lounge-style interior with a luxurious, contemporary feel The BMW iX has been meticulously designed from the inside out. The spacious cabin and newly developed seats with integral head restraints set a luxurious tone. Read the full article

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The hydraulic ram features

The hydraulic ram features a cylinder mounted to the decrease plunger meeting and a ram housed in the cylinder and tailored to selectively drive the higher plunger assembly downwardly. As a number one authority in electrical contact applied sciences, together with contact tips, our multidisciplinary team ensures that our electrical contact assemblies deliver the very best value and trade-main performance and reliability. ZRCI Supplies might be machined to tight tolerance with customary instruments. Insulating refractories include calcium silicate supplies, kaolin, and zirconia. The amount of CaZrO3 didn't increase with the rise of nano-ZrO2 concentration, because the CaO was an impurity (1 wt. %) of the uncooked material, and at greater focus of ZrO2, the CaO particles had been consumed to form CaZrO3. Our new web site permits artists to buy a variety of products together with scorching glass casting mould mixes, ceramic papers, ceramic boards and shapes, thermal blankets and coatings. 

Mentioned means for sensing further press machines for sale including a second rack and pinion position encoder together with a pinion, a rack, and means for producing an electrical signal in response to relative movement of mentioned second rack and pinion, certainly one of stated rack and pinion of mentioned second rack and pinion being linked to stated higher plunger assembly and the opposite of stated rack and pinion of mentioned second rack and pinion place encoder being linked to stated hydraulic cylinder. You can also submit shopping for request for the abs sensor and specify your requirement on , and we'll help you find the quality hydraulic press for refractory bricks suppliers. Determine 5 (viii) reveals the SEM image of the polished floor of a pattern MgO-5 wt. % ZrO2 nanoparticles. An higher plunger meeting is positioned above the mould box and features a plunger tailored to increase downwardly into the mould cavity, and means are additionally supplied for inflicting selective vertical movement of the upper plunger assembly with respect to the mould box and the lower plunger meeting, this implies together with a ram and a cylinder. After changing a correct mildew, this electrical srew press can even producing steel wares. The main raw materials belong to the RO group, of which magnesia (MgO) is a typical instance. 7. A method in line with declare 1 the place, after urgent, the combination is conserved below stress for 0.5-1.zero hour for hardening and formation of a protecting layer between the body and the electrode material. The corrosion of the samples was evaluated using granulated blast furnace slag in specimens pressed uniaxially and isostatically and sintered at 1550 °C ( Figure 6 ) and in specimens pressed uniaxially and isostatically and sintered at 1650 °C ( Determine 7 ). The specimens comprise MgO with totally different additions of ZrO2 nanopowders (0, 1, three, and 5 wt. % of nano-ZrO2).

Over the recent years, Graphite market has been witnessing appreciable progress on the again of rapid demand of graphite for varied applications together with lithium ion and hybrid and electric autos and in addition increasing demand for high-purity graphite in fuel-cell and battery functions. The charger fifty four is then moved from its retracted position to a mold charging position by actuation of the charger cylinder 56. When the charger fifty four is properly positioned over the mould cavity 20, the ejection cylinders 28 are actuated to cause downward movement of the lower plungers 26 and filling of the mould cavities with the required amount of refractory material. All kinds of refractory electric screw press choices can be found to you, There are 7 suppliers who sells refractory electrical screw press on , primarily located in Asia. Alibaba offers 18,478 coal press machine merchandise. It is ready to produce concrete bricks, high alumina bricks, excessive alumina corundum bricks, magnesia bricks, SiC bricks, acid resistance bricks, acid proof bricks, particular shapped bricks, carbon bricks, carbon graphite bricks, magnesite carbon bricks, alumina carbon bricks, silicon carbide bricks, diatomite bricks, moler bricks, zircon corundum bricks, alkali resistant bricks, cyanite bricks, magnesite calcium carbon bricks, magnesia alumina bricks, magnesite chromite bricks, monolithic refractory bricks, refractory nozzle, zircon mollite bricks, chemically bonded magnesite chrome bricks, magnesite spinel bricks, mullite bricks, multi function refractories, superduty bricks, excessive responsibility bricks and and many others. Electrical storm recurred in 3 sufferers (37%) throughout the first 24hours after the cessation of sympathetic blockade. 1, where 1-materials of electrode, 2-disposable plastic frame, three-metallic puncheon-contact, 4-metallic nozzle, 5-metallic screw for pressure software, 6-metallic bush-contact, 7-insulating plastic washer, eight-metallic matrix, 9-ohmmeter. When the press calls for prime pressure and low volume, one pump can provide hydraulic fluid to one function of the press and the other pump could be coasting. Determine 3 a (5,6) show the XRD patterns of samples with 100% MgO and 1 wt. % ZrO2 nanoparticles respectively (IP), where MgO part and brucite part had been recognized. In operation of the above described equipment and assuming that it's desired to supply a brick having a thickness of 3.000 inches and wherein the density of the brick is to be inside predetermined limits, when the lower plunger 26 is within the raised place such that its upper floor is flush with the upper floor of the mould box and with the higher plunger assembly in its upper position, the charger fifty four is moved forwardly by the charger cylinder 56. It should be famous that in this place the two place encoders ninety and 100 will each register a zero reference place.

A novel technique for preparation of electrodes at a low temperature from electroconducting refractory powder supplies. If too little refractory materials is added, then the resultant brick will not have the required density. 13. A hydraulic press as set forth in declare 12 wherein mentioned means for sensing additional features a second rack and pinion position encoder together with a pinion, a rack, and means for producing an electrical signal in response to relative motion of stated rack and pinion, one in all said rack and pinion of stated second rack and pinion being connected to mentioned upper plunger meeting and the other of said rack and pinion of mentioned second rack and pinion place encoder being linked to stated lower plunger meeting. The oxides of aluminium ( alumina ), silicon ( silica ) and magnesium ( magnesia ) are crucial supplies used in the manufacturing of refractories. Subsequently, the primary ram 45 can power the higher crosshead forty two downwardly till the second place encoder signifies that the lower plunger 26 and the upper plunger forty four are spaced apart by a distance of three.000 inches, and a brick having a thickness of three.000 inches will likely be fashioned. In the pattern with 3 wt. % of ZrO2 nanoparticles, the slag penetrated within the refractory via the open porosity and the advance was stopped when it founded the CaZrO3 and ZrO2, see Figure 6 (7). 4 is an enlarged elevation view of a vertical place sensing device embodied in the hydraulic press shown in FIG. Our merchandise covers HLDS series electric screw press, fully automatic refractory brick manufacturing line, computerized materials weighing&feeding system, brick selecting&stacking robotic, intensive mixer and grinder, and many others. 4. A hydraulic press as set forth in claim 3 whereby stated means for sensing the pressure in stated cylinder features a pressure transducer including means for producing an electrical signal proportional to the stress in mentioned cylinder. One machine want 1 to 2 operators, it's with auto material feeding,saving labors 2. Electricity saving, only 11~18.5 Kw consumption 3. This machine with auto materials feeding, auto urgent and lifting which can guarantee employees life security. While various means could possibly be offered for sensing the relative positions of the lower plunger assembly with respect to the mould table, in the illustrated association, the position sensing device comprises a traditional rack and pinion position encoder 90 (FIG.

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Beginners guide to solar panel

#1 The three main components of a solar power system installation Solar power systems are comprised of:

The panels, which can either be polycrystalline or monocrystalline. The two main types of solar panel technology in use for residential homes – there’s also a third type, cast mono, that’s a hybrid of the two. It doesn’t matter if you get a mono or a poly panel. What is important is you buy a good brand that will last 25+ years installed on your roof. There are good budget brands and good premium brands. But there are also ‘no-name’ panels that are re-badged junk, and are unlikely to last more than 3-5 years on an Australian roof. Avoid installing those modules at all costs.

Pro-tip: Don’t stress over solar panel technology. Mono- and polycrystalline are both as good in Australian climates. You can choose to install a budget (think Kia), regular (think Toyota) or premium (think BMW) solar panel brand. You generally get what you pay for. Related Articles : https://www.solarafter.com

You probably don’t know a good panel brand from a lemon, and why should you? Here’s a handy cheat sheet of most of the popular solar panel brands in Australia, so you can see where they sit in the market. The list is not exhaustive – if you’re not sure about a brand, ask me – but the following chart represents over 90% of what’s being quoted in 2019 in Australia (and is more or less a safe bet): The second main component of a solar power system installation is the inverter, which can be either a string inverter (around the size of a briefcase) or microinverters, which are approximately the size of a paperback book.

A string inverter is installed on a wall and all the solar panels connect to it. A microinverter goes on the back of each solar panel. There is also a third option, power optimisers, that are kind of a hybrid between the two. You can read about the pros and cons of each inverter choice in a detailed article here.

Pro-tip: Never mount a string inverter where it will be in full sun. Choose a shaded spot, a cool garage, or ask the installer to build a simple shade over the inverter. Direct intense sunlight kills inverters, because it cooks them – and Australia’s sun is particularly harsh. The job of the inverter is to convert the DC electricity solar panels produce into 230V AC electricity, which is what everything in your home uses. How Do I Know If My Roof Is Suitable For Solar Panels https://www.solarafter.com/how-do-i-know-if-my-roof-is-suitable-for-solar-panels

The inverter is the component most likely to fail in a solar power system installation in the first 10-15 years. This is because they work hard all day, and they do wear out.

So even if you are on a limited budget, I’d recommend considering a premium-end inverter.

Here’s a run-down of the popular inverter brands in Australia right now, and where they sit on in terms of price and quality (again – this list is not exhaustive, but any reputable installer has a 95% chance of quoting you one of the following brands):

Pro Tip: You can, and should, install up to 33% more panels than the inverter is rated at. For example, I would recommend installing 4kW of panels with a 3kW inverter. You’ll get 33% more solar rebate and lots more power in winter, mornings and evenings. It’s a very efficient use of the inverter. Also, in many areas, the smaller the inverter, the easier it is to get permission to connect to the mains electricity grid. The third main component of a solar power system installation is the racking/mounting. This is what is securely attached to your roof supports, and what your solar panels are mounted on.

There are a wide variety of racking brands out there. The difference between a budget end brand and a premium end brand is around $100 per kilowatt of solar power installed.

The chart below shows brands we’re familiar with, and where they sit in a spectrum of price:

#2 The most important thing to measure before you get solar power: how much electricity you use in your home, and when you use it. When solar electricity is generated by your panels, it will first be used by appliances in your home, with any surplus solar energy exported to the grid. Your electricity retailer will pay you a small amount (around 7-20c) for each kWh your installation exports to the grid.

It is better to use the solar power generated by your system than export it. Self-consumed electricity saves about 30c per kWh as you don’t have to buy that energy from the grid. Exported electricity earns a ‘feed in tariff’ of about 7-20c per kWh.

So self-consumed solar energy is about 2-3x more valuable than exported solar electricity.

Pro Tip: Shop around for feed-in tariffs. They can vary from 0c to 20c depending on the retailer.

This means Australian households using a lot of electricity during the day, or can set their appliances to run on timers, are a natural fit for solar panels and can see very short paybacks of 3-5 years (20-25% returns). If you are at home during the day or have pool pumps that run all day, your self-consumption can be up to 65% (with exports only 35%) and a solar power system installation is likely to be a very good investment. If you are not at home during the day, you will typically self-consume about 20% of the output of an appropriately sized solar power system installation, pushing the simple payback out to 6-8 years.

Bear in mind that this is still a 12-15% return on your investment. Avoid any solar energy company that calculates your payback based on 100% self-consumption. Practically no-one has 100% self-consumption. The company is being dishonest in order to get your sale. Pro Tip: Your electricity bill only tells you how much energy you use every month, or 3 months. If you live in Victoria, you can ask your retailer to give you a spreadsheet of your electricity use every half hour. If you live elsewhere, you can buy (and get an electrician to install) an energy monitor to collect this data for a few weeks before you get a quote. A good installer can use this data to more accurately size your solar system for optimum savings.

#3 How many solar panels should you buy?

My answer to this question has changed considerably compared to just a few years ago.

This is because prices for solar installation have fallen considerably, electricity prices have risen, and feed-in tariffs (what you’re paid for exporting excess electricity generation) have also risen.

The only limitations now are your budget, what your roof can properly fit, and the amount your DNSP (Distributed Network Service Provider) allows you to install. Do Solar Work In Places That Gets Snow https://www.solarafter.com/do-solar-work-in-winter-or-in-places-that-gets-snow

For most homes, the minimum you should consider is buying 6.6 kW of panels (approx. 22 in total) with a 5 kW inverter.

The biggest regret I’ve heard from solar power owners is they didn’t factor in how winter and overcast days limit their savings. They wish they’d installed more panels when they had the chance. It’s expensive and complicated to add panels after the install, while adding solar panels to the initial quote can be surprisingly cheap. I’ve written about this topic in more detail here.

#4 The solar rebate: still very much alive and kicking – and generous. The famous Australian federal ‘solar rebate’ (technically known as the ‘STC scheme’) acts as a point-of-sale discount off the final cost of a solar power system installation. The subsidy is worth about $600 per kW of solar panels installed, but this will vary depending on where you live.

As an example, a 6kW system attracts around $3,600 in rebates. Anyone can claim the rebate, even if you’ve already bought solar power systems in the past and want to buy a new system.

The only restrictions on claiming the rebate are: • Your system installation must be less than 100kW in size. • You get it installed and designed by a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited professional (you can ask the installer on the day to provide proof of accreditation!) • You use panels and solar inverters approved for use in Australia by the Clean Energy Council (such as the ones I mentioned in #1).

The federal solar rebate is slowly being phased out.  It reduced by one tenth of today’s value every January until it goes to zero in 2031. For Victorians, the Labor government introduced a state-level rebate that currently offers eligible recipients (up to) an extra $1,888 off the cost of a solar system.

Pro Tip: The federal rebate is based on the number of solar panels, not the size of the inverter in the installation. This often makes adding panels over and above the inverter rating very worthwhile. Don’t worry – it is safe and approved by the regulators (up to 133% of inverter capacity). Ask your installer about ‘oversizing’ your panel array. Any good installer will know exactly what you mean. Untrained commission-only sales people won’t.

#5 Don’t get the ‘rebate’ and the ‘feed in tariff’ confused We’ve already learned the ‘feed-in tariff’ is the rate you are paid for solar electricity you export into the grid.

Between 2009 and 2012, people signed up to generous feed-in tariffs that paid them anywhere between 20c per kWh and 66c per kWh of electricity exported. These generous tariffs were designed to kick-start the solar energy industry when solar power systems were much more expensive.

Solar energy systems have reduced in price by 80% in Australia since 2008, and the feed-in tariffs have reduced to 7c – 20c, depending on your retailer.

This reduction is why you see so many people screaming ‘solar power isn’t worth it anymore! The rebate has been massively reduced!’ They’re actually confusing the rebate with the feed-in tariff. The federal rebate is still alive and kicking and isn’t being reduced significantly anytime soon.

We’ve run the numbers, and even with these low feed in tariffs it’s not difficult to get a 5 year payback on your solar energy system.

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The best looking RAV4 yet

In 1994, Toyota’s launch of the original RAV4 introduced a new kind of car to the world, one that combined the go-anywhere performance and rugged stance of an SUV with compact dimensions and handling more akin to a hatchback.

The same pioneering spirit is witnessed in the all-new fifth generation RAV4, which takes the SUV into a new era of performance, capability and safety – advances that are underpinned by the first use of TNGA (Toyota New Global) Architecture in a Toyota SUV and a powerful new design.

With its low centre of gravity and significantly increased body rigidity, the new RAV4’s GA-K platform directly contributes to superior handling, ride comfort, a spacious interior, class-leading load space and the freedom to produce a strong, eye-catching design with lower roof and bonnet lines and higher ground clearance. As well as providing more space and comfort, the cabin displays exceptional quality and finish throughout.

At the same time, RAV4’s all-wheel drive systems have been comprehensively improved to achieve a “drive-on-any-road” capability.

The inclusion of Toyota Safety Sense features on selected models introduce advanced technologies to help prevent accidents and provide greater driver assistance, including systems that introduce a degree of automated driving.

TOYOTA NEW GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE PLATFORM

The foundation of the new RAV4’s dynamic qualities is its all-new TNGA programme. This gives the car the core strengths of a low centre of gravity, light weight and a strong, rigid and balanced chassis that delivers exceptional handling, stability and driver rewards.

For the customer this makes the car more fun to drive, while at the same time enabling design freedom inside and out, enhanced safety performance that gives greater peace of mind and more comfort for everyone on board.

The lowest possible centre of gravity is achieved by making every component lighter and locating it lower down in the vehicle – everything from the engine to the seats in the cabin. The platform also allows for a 57 per cent increase in body rigidity, which contributes to a stable, flat ride with superior handling.

The TNGA platform underpins the “confident and natural” driving quality Toyota has sought for the new model. Beyond the benefits of the chassis itself, further detailed measures make important contributions to its overall quality, with Toyota’s top engineers leading the development of the new RAV4’s dynamic performance, fine-tuning the handling and drivability.

Response from the electric power steering has been improved by moving the assist motor from the column to the rack. The RAV4’s TNGA platform also distinguishes itself in its use of a double wishbone rear suspension system. Thanks to the low centre of gravity and high body rigidity, the suspension does not have to be rendered stiffer to meet dynamic targets. Handling is thus agile, faithful and neutral, giving the driver confidence with accurate responses to the driver’s use of the steering wheel and throttle pedal as well as optimised shift patterns.

CONCEPT AND DESIGN

The RAV4’s dynamic new design boasts assertive and angular features with a bold bumper, grille, LED headlights and tail lights creating a broad, athletic build that tapers towards the back to provide an all-round muscular appearance.

This strong build isn’t just for show, with its increased ground clearance and shorter front and rear overhangs, the all-new RAV4 can take on tough terrain with ease, as well as maximising the available space. A strong polygonal theme (as seen in the FT-AC concept) runs throughout the interior and exterior – creating a cohesive design.

The cabin is characterised by high sensory quality throughout and precision execution. Soft-touch surfaces abound, including the dashboard and door panels. Switchgear is new, too, with cleanly integrated buttons and pleasingly tactile controls, such as the soft-touch knurling on the audio and air conditioning controls. Brushed-aluminium trim adds a premium feel and highlights the interior’s stylish design.

The low-set instrument panel – a further benefit of the TNGA platform – has powerful horizontal lines that flow into the door panels, emphasising the cabin’s generous width and giving the driver a clearer view of the road ahead. A larger, open centre console between the front seats is in keeping with a welcoming, functional SUV interior. Special attention was paid to providing plenty of useful and easily accessible storage for the driver and front passenger.

The TNGA platform helps secure impressive cabin space, best-in-class load space and all-round comfort. Reducing the front and rear overhangs by a combined 35mm (-5mm front, -30mm rear) means the new model is shorter overall by 5mm (4,600mm) and retains its agile manoeuvrability, yet the wheelbase has been increased by 30mm (2,690mm), securing a more spacious cabin.

To add to the new model’s purposeful, wide stance, overall width has grown by 10mm (1,855mm) and the front and rear treads have been increased. At the same time, overall height has been brought down by 10mm (to 1,650mm).

COMFORT, VERSATILITY AND CONVENIENCE

Securing better all-round visibility was a key consideration in RAV4’s design process. The TNGA platform allows the bonnet to sit 15mm lower, the front pillars to be slimmer, whilst the belt line has been lowered and the rearward view from the driver’s seat has been improved.

The new TNGA chassis allows for a more engaging driving position, without detracting from the commanding view of the road that’s a defining quality of SUVs.

Both the driver’s hip point and range of steering wheel adjustment have been improved. This, together with a generous seat adjustment range and precise positioning of the pedals and armrest, ensures more customers are able to find their ideal position when driving.

Comfort for rear seat passengers has been improved with increased seat width, more spacious rear footwells and increased opening-angle of the rear doors.

The load space behind the rear seats has been made larger and more user-friendly, notably thanks to a fully flat floor and a length extended by 60mm to secure best-in-class capacity of 580 litres (79 litres more than in the current RAV4). Flexibility is integrated so that the space can easily be adapted to gain more cargo room when required: with the rear seats folded down, the new RAV4 can accommodate a 29-inch mountain bike without any wheels having to be removed.

There is a height-adjustable, two-level deck board that can be reversed when dirty items need to be carried. The rear seats have a 60:40 split-folding function and there are storage nets on each side of the boot. Clever details include a hand grip on the tailgate that can serve as a hanger and a power-operated tailgate with hands-free function.

EFFICIENT ENGINES

The new RAV4 is offered with a choice of two petrol engines, a 2.0-litre or 2.5-litre four-cylinder unit. The ‘Dynamic Force’ engines, both fitted with intelligent variable valve timing, deliver improved performance and a more responsive and fuel-efficient drive.

The 2.0-litre engine delivers a maximum power output of 127 kW @ 6600 rpm and peak torque of 203 Nm between 4400 and 4800 rpm, while also offering a fuel consumption of between 6.5 – 6.8  l/100km and C02 emissions as low as 147 g/km. The flagship 2.5-litre engine produces 152 kW of power at 6600 rpm, and peak torque of 243 Nm between 4000 and 5000 rpm, while offering fuel consumption of 7.3 l/100km and C02 emissions as low as 166 g/km.

All RAV4 engines achieve high output and world-class combustion efficiency through the newly introduced Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system (VVT-iE). It controls the intake of fresh air, fuel, combustion gases, and adjusts the timing of the valves to match the operating conditions of the engine, delivering an enhanced driving experience.

TRANSMISSION CHOICES

The choice of a 6-speed manual, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) or an 8-speed automatic transmission, make for smooth driving, no matter your preference. The 2.0-litre engine is paired with either the rev-matching 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) or Shiftmatic CVT option and offered in 2WD or AWD guise (dependent on grade selected).

The Shiftmatic CVT features Toyota’s New Generation improvements including an increase to 10 pre-programmed steps (up from 7) and fixed first gear to facilitate crisper start-off acceleration.

The 2.5-litre is exclusively combined with an 8-speed Sport Direct Shift transmission, which offers smooth and crisp shifts and lock-up control when in Sport mode.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

Toyota is introducing improvements in the all-wheel drive technology in the new RAV4 to deliver enhanced performance, capabilities and control in all driving conditions. The mechanical all-wheel-drive system is equipped with Toyota’s first dynamic torque vectoring system with Rear Driveline Disconnect. This manages torque distribution between the left and right rear wheels using twin couplings on the rear axle to give stable performance and accurate response to the driver’s steering inputs when cornering, both in dry and slippery conditions.

AWD Integrated Management

The new RAV4’s AWD performance is further improved with the introduction of AWD Integrated Management (AIM), a unique feature in its class. This automatically adjusts different vehicle systems – steering assist, brake and throttle control, shift pattern and drive torque distribution – according to the drive mode selected. ‘Mud & Sand’ and ‘Rock & Dirt’ modes are available.

GRADE SPECIFICATION AND TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE

Three-Grade Strategy

For the first time the RAV4 line-up will comprise a three-grade strategy – GX, GX-R and VX. The GX and VX grades are familiar to current owners whilst the newly added GX-R ushers in a new ‘edgier’ kind of RAV4.

The GX model forms the foundation and offers 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, LED headlights, push-button start, a seven-inch display audio and multi-information display (MID), Cruise Control, Reverse Camera and rear Park Distance Control (PDC) are also included.

The new GX-R grade is aimed at customers looking for a more rugged exterior appearance and increased off-road usage. The GX-R receives an enlarged upper front grille with broad horizontal slats, a larger more prominent skidplate and chunky black over-fenders.

In terms of specification, it bridges the gap between the entry GX- and flagship VX-grades by adding power-adjustable leather seats with lumbar support, seat heaters, leather steering wheel and trim, smart entry, auto-dimming interior mirror, rain-sensing wipers, wireless charging and climate control. The exterior inherits 18-inch alloy wheels to match the visual differentiation. Seat heating and ventilation are provided for front passengers.

The range-topping VX is further augmented by 19-inch high-gloss alloy wheels, Auto High Beam (AHB), Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, memory seats, power-operated tailgate, Panoramic View Monitor plus front PDC.

The TFT multi-information display (MID) occupies the centre of the instrument cluster and provides a host of information to the driver including a large LCD speedometer. The display includes all MID readouts, cruise-control functionality and status of the advanced safety features (where fitted). On AWD models the active torque split can also be monitored.

Safety and Security

Befitting Toyota’s occupant safety ethos, the new RAV4 is equipped with a raft of safety features. A full suite of Airbags – including knee and curtain types – are fitted to all models, with electronic driver aids in the form of ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill Assist Control (HAC) and Trailer Sway Control all catered for.

The VX model introduces Toyota Safety Sense for the first time on RAV4, which encompasses Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Control, Blind-Spot Monitor (BSM) and Pre-Crash System (PCS). The Adaptive Cruise Control and LDA systems thereby lend a level of autonomous driving to the VX models by offering steering assist as well as radar-controlled braking in conjunction with acceleration functions.

COLOUR AND TRIM

The new RAV4 is available in an assortment of exterior and interior colours to allow customers to tailor their RAV4 to suit individual taste. GX and VX models are offered in nine exterior colour choices including the exciting Urban Khaki, Cinnabar Red and Caribbean Blue hues. GX-R variants are available in five complimentary colours.

GX models are fitted with black fabric interior trim, whilst the GX-R is available in both Black and Orchid Brown Art-leather. The VX derivatives offer buyers a choice between Black and Ivory leather interior.

MODEL LINE-UP

With the expansion to a three-grade strategy the model-line up has also been broadened. The GX grade is offered in manual and CVT variants (both front-wheel drive), the new GX-R grade exclusively in 2.0-litre CVT all-wheel drive format and finally both 2.0-litre CVT front-wheel drive and 2.5 8AT all-wheel drive are available in VX guise.

RAV4 2.0 GX MT 2WD – R 416 400

RAV4 2.0 GX CVT 2WD – R 427 600

RAV4 2.0 GX-R CVT AWD – R508 100

RAV4 2.0 VX CVT 2WD – R505 400

RAV4 2.5 VX 8AT AWD – R577 900

WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE

All models carry a 6-services/90 000 km service plan with 12-month/15 000 km intervals. A 3-year/100 000 km Warranty is also provided.

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2019 Range Rover Sport P400e Plug-in Hybrid Review

Whereas the plug-in hybrid powertrain was once defined by quirky econo-cars like Toyota’s Prius, luxury automakers are increasingly seeing it as both a credible alternative to dirty diesels and a viable halfway house to full battery-electric vehicles. It promises energy-efficient driving with fewer nasty particulates out the tailpipe, and no range anxiety. It’s the best of all worlds, then. At least, that’s how Land Rover would like you to regard the 2019 Range Rover Sport P400e.

The P400e made its debut as part of the mildly restyled Range Rover Sport lineup unveiled early this year. Exterior upgrades include new headlights, grille, and front bumper, and new rear lights and bumper with integrated exhaust outlets. Inside are new front seats and a redesigned center stack with the high-tech dual-screen layout first seen in the Range Rover Velar.

The P400e’s hybrid powertrain comprises a 296-hp version of JLR’s 2.0-liter Ingenium turbo I-4 gas engine and a 114-hp e-motor fed by a 13.1-kW-hr lithium-ion battery mounted under the rear loadspace floor. Total system output is 398 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque, making the P400e more powerful than the diesel and V-6-powered Sport models, and, in terms of torque output, second only to the head-banging 174-mph Sport SVR. Land Rover claims a 0–60 mph acceleration time of 6.3 seconds, 1.1 seconds less than that of the diesel-powered Sport HSE Td6 and half a second quicker than either supercharged V-6 Sport, despite a 350-pound weight disadvantage due to the battery pack.

Available only in HSE trim, the $79,295 P400e is more expensive than similarly specified diesel or V-6 models. Putting a premium on performance makes sense, on paper. But is the Range Rover Sport HSE P400e really worth $3,950 more than the 254-hp Sport HSE Td6 and $5,950 more than the 340-hp V-6-powered Sport HSE? After more than 600 miles behind the wheel of a P400e, this much is clear: The answer to that question depends very much on how and where you drive it.

The hybrid powertrain mixes and matches electric and internal combustion power to meet load demands. Lift off the gas, and the little four-banger under the hood promptly shuts down, activating mild regen while coasting that increases with braking. When a destination is entered into the nav system, the P400e’s electronic neural network factors in traffic conditions, the gradient of the route, and whether it’s operating in a rural or urban environment, to deliver the most efficient combination of power modes.

Flick the transmission into sport mode, and the engine opportunistically pumps additional charge into the battery to ensure the e-motor is always ready to deliver extra power and torque and boost performance. The Save mode, selected via the central touchscreen, preserves the battery’s charge level to allow the P400e to operate in pure EV mode—selected via a button on the center console—or drive for extended periods on the e-motor under light throttle loads.

There’s a lot going on, a bogglingly complex interplay of data and energy flows, under the skin of the P400e, but you’re barely aware of it behind the wheel. What you do notice is that the PHEV powertrain feels more responsive than the 3.0-liter diesel engine, especially with the transmission in Sport mode, and generally smoother than the supercharged V-6. The one thing the Range Rover Sport P400e doesn’t feel like: A 5448-pound SUV with a four-cylinder engine under the hood.

The P400e’s party trick, of course, is its ability to waft down the road under smooth, silent electric power. Maximum range, according to Land Rover, is 31 miles, but as in a gasoline-powered car, your mileage may vary. A peak-hour crosstown drive to and from Motor Trend‘s London office that started with a full gas tank and a fully charged battery saw the internal combustion engine begin to fire up consistently after just 18 miles in brutal stop-and-go traffic. The ultra-slow speed of travel—barely 7 mph average on the outward leg—inhibited the powertrain’s ability to plough energy back into the battery by way of regen, so it was an extreme test. Even so, the P400e used barely four-tenths of a gallon (U.S.) over the 30-mile round trip, effectively returning 75 mpg.

That’s an impressive number, but the laws of physics are immutable. Once the battery charge is depleted, the PHEV Range Rover’s efficiency advantage fades fast. A 500-mile road trip that included a mixture of suburban running, fast freeway, and flowing two-lanes saw the hybrid Rangie average between 19 mpg and 22 mpg, about what we’ve seen from V-6 models under similar conditions. The Sport Td6 on our long-term fleet last year would routinely return 26 mpg or better on a road trip and averaged 24 mpg over the 27,000 miles we ran it.

Bottom line: The Range Rover Sport P400e makes sense if you live in a congested urban or suburban area, can recharge it overnight, and most of your trips are relatively short. There’s just one giant caveat, however. The $5,950 you could save buying an identically equipped Sport powered by the 340-hp supercharged V-6 would buy—at the time of writing—about 1,800 gallons of premium unleaded gas, enough to take it 30,600 miles, based on official EPA city fuel consumption numbers.

Statistics show Americans drive, on average, just 13,467 miles a year. You do the math.

TOTAL CONTROL

Range Rover Sport P400e vs Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

  On paper Land Rover’s Range Rover Sport HSE P400e and Porsche’s Cayenne E-Hybrid have a lot in common. Both hybrid powertrains are similarly architected, with a small e-motor mounted between their internal combustion engines and eight-speed transmissions.

Not all plug-in hybrids are created equal, however. The Porsche is much more powerful, rocking a 335-hp, 2.9-liter, twin-turbo V-6 internal combustion engine and a 134-hp e-motor. Total system output of 455 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque shades the Range Rover’s 398 hp and 472 lb-ft.

The Range Rover carries a 13.1-kW-hr lithium-ion battery pack, while the Porsche’s is a 14.1-kW-hr unit. Land Rover says the P400e will travel up to 31 miles on pure e-power, compared with the 27-mile range Porsche claims for the Cayenne E-Hybrid.

But where the two PHEVs differ most is in the amount of control each allows the driver to have over the hybrid powertrains. Land Rover only offers the choice of preserving the existing state of charge in the battery to ensure the P400e can operate in pure EV mode at a point in the future. Porsche allows the driver to get much more involved.

Porsche’s Sport Chrono package, which includes the mode switch integrated into the steering wheel, is standard equipment on the Cayenne E-Hybrid. The Porsche always starts in the purely electric E-Power mode. Select Hybrid Auto mode, and internal combustion and electric drive are automatically mixed and matched for ultimate efficiency. In addition to stiffening its sinews and sharpening its responses, Sport and Sport+ modes change the powertrain mix and battery charge protocol so the e-motor works with the internal combustion engine to deliver more performance.

Two more modes are accessible via the touchscreen: E-Hold, which conserves the battery’s charge, and E-Charge, in which the internal combustion engine generates more power than needed for driving in order to quickly recharge the battery.

Left to its own devices the Porsche E-Hybrid system works just fine, delivering a good combination of performance and efficiency. But there’s something deeply satisfying about being able to hustle the Cayenne along a back road in Sport+, the internal combustion engine and e-motor working together to deliver maximum performance and response, and then simply twisting the Sport Chrono mode switch to E-Power so it instantly glides smoothly and silently through a small town.

The reality, of course, is most Cayenne E-Hybrid owners will let the onboard computers figure it all out. But, like putting manually adjustable sway bars on a 911 GT2 RS, it’s nice to know Porsche still believes in offering the driver the ability to fine-tune the way their vehicles drive. Even plug-in hybrids.

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Department of Energy funds $9 million in tribal energy projects, includes solar

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today nearly $9 million in funding for 15 tribal energy infrastructure projects. This funding through the DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs will help Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their vast undeveloped energy resources to reduce or stabilize energy costs, as well as increase energy security and resilience.

These energy projects, valued in total at nearly $25 million, are the result of a competitive funding opportunity announcement (FOA) announced February 16, 2018.

“This funding opportunity was the first time the Office of Indian Energy has solicited fuel- and technology-neutral projects, which expands the potential for tribes to utilize the particular resources they have available on their lands,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry. “These new projects exemplify this Administration’s all-of-the-above energy policy and principles of true tribal sovereignty.”

Through these selected projects, the Office of Indian Energy will continue its efforts to maximize the development and deployment of energy solutions in consultation with American Indians and Alaska Natives. Specifically, the projects will install energy systems on tribal buildings and on a community scale for beneficiary tribes and Alaska Native villages. They will provide systems for autonomous operation, thereby increasing community resilience.

In related news, the Office of Indian Energy also recently released the Tribal Energy Atlas—a first-of-its-kind interactive geospatial application that enables tribes to conduct their own analyses of installed energy projects and resource potential on tribal lands. Developed by researchers from DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, it’s the most robust tool ever designed to assist tribal energy project planners, technicians, and investors with analyzing energy options in Indian Country.

# Selectee and Location Project Description Total Award Value* 1 Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC), Anchorage, AK AVEC and Stebbins Native Corporation, through a joint venture, will install a 900-kilowatt (kW) turbine to provide wind energy to two remote communities in rural Alaska. This project will serve 328 buildings in Stebbins and St. Michael, AK, and reduce diesel fuel use by approximately 167,500 gallons each year, resulting in savings of approximately $10,117,000 over 20 years. $6,823,308 (Requested DOE Funds: $1,000,000; Proposed Cost Share: $5,823,308) 2 Bishop Paiute Tribe, Bishop, CA Under this project, at least 108 kW of new solar photovoltaics (PV) will be installed on 38 existing owner-occupied, single-family homes for low-income families. This adds to the 118 solar electric systems, totaling over 404 kW of PV, already installed on residences on the Reservation. It is estimated that the additional solar will produce at least 175,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, replacing 30%-75% of the 38 homes’ total electricity use of 228,700 kWh per year, for a combined system lifetime electricity cost savings for the low-income homeowners of approximately $1 million. $539,502 (Requested DOE Funds: $269,751; Proposed Cost Share: $269,751) 3 Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee, OK Under this project, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will install 4.0 megawatts (MW) of distributed generation powered by natural gas to reduce and stabilize energy costs, expand energy independence, and reduce the amount of coal-fired power currently consumed. The power will serve nine integral community facilities and the Nation’s senior housing complex. This project is expected to generate approximately 6,720,000 kWh per year, which represents approximately 42% of the current total energy load for the facilities served. $1,998,925 (Requested DOE Funds: $980,705; Proposed Cost Share: $1,018,220) 4 Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Plummer, ID The Coeur d’Alene Tribe will install energy efficiency measures (EEMs) and deploy a solar PV system for its senior housing complex. The current energy use for the common area averages 114,000 kWh per year, and the combination of the energy efficiency measures and solar PV deployment is expected to reduce energy use by 99,420 kWh/year—an 87% reduction that is expected to save $7,600 per year. $186,994 (Requested DOE Funds: $92,500; Proposed Cost Share: $94,494) 5 Ho-Chunk, Inc., Winnebago, NE Ho-Chunk, Inc., owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, will install 320 kW of solar PV to serve nine tribal facilities, representing 221,600 square feet, and reduce electric use by approximately 6%. This project will add 320 kW of installed solar capacity to the existing 400 kW, for a total of 720 kW toward the Tribe’s near-term goal of 1 MW. $728,624

(Requested DOE Funds: $364,312; Proposed Cost Share: $364,312)

6 Newtok Village Council, Newtok, AK A heat recovery system will be installed that will transport heat from the generator cooling loops in the Village’s power plant to the community buildings. The project will also implement EEMs in the construction camp washeteria and bunkhouses to reduce overall heat demand and improve heat recovery system performance. Currently, these facilities are expected to use 7,720 gallons of heating fuel and 65,495 kWh per year. It is estimated that after implementation of the heat recovery system the facilities will see a 100% reduction in fuel use and a total cost savings of $109,710. $1,277,884 (Requested DOE Funds: $638,942**; Proposed Cost Share: $638,942) 7 Northern Pueblos Housing Authority, Santa Fe, NM The Picuris Pueblo, in partnership with the Northern Pueblos Housing Authority, is building on the success of their completed 1-MW solar PV system with the development of a second 1-MW solar system in northern New Mexico. The Pueblo of Picuris Community Solar System Phase II project will produce approximately 2.2 million kWh annually, with gross revenue of approximately $3,163,776 over 25 years through a power purchase agreement. $2,000,000 (Requested DOE Funds: $1,000,000; Proposed Cost Share: $1,000,000) 8 Penobscot Indian Nation, Indian Island, ME To further its long-term strategic energy plan, the Penobscot Indian Nation will install EEMs and a rooftop solar PV array during the construction of its new tribal administration building in Maine. The EEMs are estimated to save approximately $46,312 per year, and the 100-kW PV system will generate an estimated savings of $233,807 over a 25-year period. $490,510 (Requested DOE Funds: $245,255; Proposed Cost Share: $245,255) 9 Pribilof Islands Aleut Community, St. Paul Island, AK This project will replace refrigeration equipment and display cases with energy efficient systems; utilize waste heat to provide heat; and lower the cost of energy and maintenance for the Aleut Community Store located on St. Paul lsland, AK. As a result of this project, the community is expected a reduction in building energy and maintenance costs of $44,385 annually. Once these and additional building EEMs are complete, the annual savings will be directed to reducing the cost of groceries, thereby lowering the cost of living for community members. $1,006,363 (Requested DOE Funds: $491,623; Proposed Cost Share: $514,740) 10 Rosebud Sioux Tribe Tribal Utilities Commission, Rosebud, SD Under this project, 250 kW of solar PV will be installed to offset approximately 45% of the electric load of the 30 housing units and one community building that comprise the Sicangu Village. This will save an estimated $38,026 annually and $951,875 over 25 years. As part of the project, tenants will receive energy efficiency education to reduce energy consumption, and local trainees will be recruited to assist in the installation providing a number of jobs. $897,000 (Requested DOE Funds: $448,500; Proposed Cost Share: $448,500) 11 San Pasqual Band of Indians, Valley Center, CA This project will install a hybrid solar-storage-liquid propane microgrid system comprised of 184 kW of PV capacity, 150 kW / 300 kWh of batteries, and 44 kW of standby generation. This microgrid will power essential loads for five separate but adjacent buildings owned and operated by the Tribe. This project is expected to substantially eliminate long-duration disruptions to essential tribal services due to utility outages, and save approximately $45,190 in electric energy costs per year, or $1.13 million over the system’s 25-year useful life. It is also expected to reduce net electric energy imports to the reservation by approximately 278,300 kWh per year by reducing consumption for the five buildings by 96%. $1,396,636 (Requested DOE Funds: $698,318; Proposed Cost Share: $698,318) 12 Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hollywood, FL Under the Seminole Rural Reservation Resiliency Initiative, 563 kW of solar PV and approximately 700 kWh of battery storage, along with transfer switches and control systems, will be installed on the rural Reservations of Brighton and Big Cypress to service eight essential community facilities. The integrated system is intended to provide reliable energy during repeated grid outages and other failures caused by major storms or other events, and to lower energy costs in this high-energy-cost rural area. Specifically, the project is expected to reduce Tribal utility energy costs by approximately $4,908,291 over the 35-year life of the system, save the Tribe several thousands of dollars per year in costs for the existing diesel generators, and create jobs. $2,027,366 (Requested DOE Funds: $1,000,000; Proposed Cost Share: $1,027,366) 13 Spirit Lake Tribe, Fort Totten, ND The Spirit Lake Tribe will install a 1.5-MW wind turbine to provide low-cost electricity to tribal members, displacing approximately 62% of the electricity used by 12 tribal facilities and approximately 350 residential consumers, which will result in annual savings of approximately $500,000. $4,190,975 (Requested DOE Funds: $1,000,000; Proposed Cost Share: $3,190,975) 14 Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Smith River, CA This project will install 113.4 kW of solar PV to meet electric power needs at a Tribally owned fish hatchery in northern California. Once the system is installed, 75%- 80% of electrical energy use will be replaced with solar energy, and an equivalent portion of the total $36,000 in annual electricity costs eliminated. $499,592 (Requested DOE Funds: $249,796; Proposed Cost Share: $249,796) 15 Unalakleet Native Corporation, Unalakleet, AK The Unalakleet microgrid is currently powered by a wind-diesel system comprised of four 475-kW diesel gensets and six 100-kW wind turbines. This project will upgrade and increase voltage on the transmission line, and improve the control and data acquisition system and associated data management systems in the power plant. These upgrades will increase wind penetration from 22.9% of total electric production up to 37.4%, which represents a savings of 43,933 gallons of diesel fuel each year (equivalent to an annual savings of $131,799 in fuel) and will reduce annual maintenance costs by approximately $33,800. $716,504

(Requested DOE Funds: $356,354; Proposed Cost Share: $360,150)

  Award amounts shown are subject to negotiation. The amount of requested DOE funds exceed the maximum specified in the FOA and will be reduced during negotiations to comply with FOA requirements.

To learn about DOE’s recent investments in tribal communities, visit the Office of Indian Energy’s project successes page.

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Residential Solar PV Installations Have Never Looked So Good!

The technological advances in solar PV systems over the last decade have been remarkable. Designers and manufacturers continue to create systems that are increasingly more efficient, less expensive, and easier to install. They’re also making them nicer to look at.

There are a number of companies that now produce solar panels that prioritize not only efficiency and effectiveness, but aesthetic beauty as well. And while embracing sustainable energy production is always a good look, it doesn’t hurt to choose panels that enhance a home or other building’s appearance as well. How can solar designers satisfy a client’s aesthetic desires without compromising on the quality and function of the installation itself?

Form and Function, Combined

Solar Design Studio recently embarked on an exciting project for a client in Mission Hills, KS. If you’re not familiar with the area, it’s a high-end neighborhood filled with large, stately homes - all of which tend to be built and outfitted with top of the line materials and finishes. This project was the first solar installation in the area, and as you may imagine, the neighborhood is quite particular about preserving its long-standing aesthetic quality.

In consultation with our client, we chose to design and install a system comprised of CertainTeed’s Apollo® Tile II line. CertainTeed is no stranger to the roofing industry, with an over 100-year history of providing high-end roofing materials. Their venture into the solar space doesn’t compromise on their aesthetic standards. The Apollo® Tile II integrates top-tier solar function, durability, and water and wind resistance.

“The Apollo® Tile II system is the pinnacle of roof-integrated energy production, using high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells to capture the most energy per square foot of any solar tile,” CertainTeed writes. “Apollo Tile II also functions as your roof, generating clean power while blending seamlessly into the surrounding tile and protecting your home from water intrusion.”

The tile is designed specifically to provide visual continuity with existing concrete roof tiles, complete with custom-colored frames that can match any tile color. They are lightweight, durable, wind resistant, and watertight. And with a power rating of 60 watts per tile, they provide maximum power and aesthetics. Our residential installation in Mission Hills has a total system size of 11.09 kW and includes the Tesla Powerwall for battery storage.

Residential Solar-Plus-Storage

No high-end solar system is truly complete without a battery storage component. As we’ve previously written in regard to Solar-Plus-Storage systems, for consumers “considering the return on their investment in solar technology, battery storage makes strong financial sense.” The ability to produce and store power liberates residential solar adopters from the increasing fees and rates implemented by utility companies.

The Tesla Powerwall is a “rechargeable lithium-ion battery with liquid thermal control” that stores excess energy generated by solar panels for use when needed. It’s also a gorgeously designed solution for home battery storage. When connected to a solar array, it is able to provide 100 percent of its own power needs and store enough power to provide over 7 days of electricity in the event of a grid outage. Integrating a Powerwall into a residential building minimizes consumer’s reliance on their utility company to seamlessly meet home power needs.

In their review of the product, EnergySage writes that the Powerwall “may represent the first time in history that everyday homeowners are truly excited about the potential of storing energy at their home.” They note that Tesla’s reputation for innovation and design excellence is a powerful draw for consumers looking for a high-end battery storage solution. Especially for homeowners who pay time-of-use utility rates, pairing solar panels with a battery like the Powerwall is a smart financial decision.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At Solar Design Studio, our history of providing residential solar consumers with cost-effective solar solutions is paired with a commitment to satisfying each client’s unique aesthetic and technical needs. Partnering with our client in Mission Hills has created an exciting opportunity to develop and implement a high-end solar-plus-storage system that combines unobtrusive visual beauty and top-tier power production and storage. The pairing of CertainTeed’s Apollo® Tile II and Tesla’s Powerwall is a potent combination that honors both form and function, and both our team and our client are thrilled with the result.

Are you looking for a residential solar solution that looks great and works beautifully? Contact us today to start a conversation about how our products and services can meet your power needs, save you money, and enhance the beauty of your new or existing home.

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Residential Solar PV Installations Have Never Looked So Good!

The technological advances in solar PV systems over the last decade have been remarkable. Designers and manufacturers continue to create systems that are increasingly more efficient, less expensive, and easier to install. They’re also making them nicer to look at.

There are a number of companies that now produce solar panels that prioritize not only efficiency and effectiveness, but aesthetic beauty as well. And while embracing sustainable energy production is always a good look, it doesn’t hurt to choose panels that enhance a home or other building’s appearance as well. How can solar designers satisfy a client’s aesthetic desires without compromising on the quality and function of the installation itself?

Form and Function, Combined

Solar Design Studio recently embarked on an exciting project for a client in Mission Hills, KS. If you’re not familiar with the area, it’s a high-end neighborhood filled with large, stately homes - all of which tend to be built and outfitted with top of the line materials and finishes. This project was the first solar installation in the area, and as you may imagine, the neighborhood is quite particular about preserving its long-standing aesthetic quality.

In consultation with our client, we chose to design and install a system comprised of CertainTeed’s Apollo® Tile II line. CertainTeed is no stranger to the roofing industry, with an over 100-year history of providing high-end roofing materials. Their venture into the solar space doesn’t compromise on their aesthetic standards. The Apollo® Tile II integrates top-tier solar function, durability, and water and wind resistance.

“The Apollo® Tile II system is the pinnacle of roof-integrated energy production, using high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells to capture the most energy per square foot of any solar tile,” CertainTeed writes. “Apollo Tile II also functions as your roof, generating clean power while blending seamlessly into the surrounding tile and protecting your home from water intrusion.”

The tile is designed specifically to provide visual continuity with existing concrete roof tiles, complete with custom-colored frames that can match any tile color. They are lightweight, durable, wind resistant, and watertight. And with a power rating of 60 watts per tile, they provide maximum power and aesthetics. Our residential installation in Mission Hills has a total system size of 11.09 kW and includes the Tesla Powerwall for battery storage.

Residential Solar-Plus-Storage

No high-end solar system is truly complete without a battery storage component. As we’ve previously written in regard to Solar-Plus-Storage systems, for consumers “considering the return on their investment in solar technology, battery storage makes strong financial sense.” The ability to produce and store power liberates residential solar adopters from the increasing fees and rates implemented by utility companies.

The Tesla Powerwall is a “rechargeable lithium-ion battery with liquid thermal control” that stores excess energy generated by solar panels for use when needed. It’s also a gorgeously designed solution for home battery storage. When connected to a solar array, it is able to provide 100 percent of its own power needs and store enough power to provide over 7 days of electricity in the event of a grid outage. Integrating a Powerwall into a residential building minimizes consumer’s reliance on their utility company to seamlessly meet home power needs.

In their review of the product, EnergySage writes that the Powerwall “may represent the first time in history that everyday homeowners are truly excited about the potential of storing energy at their home.” They note that Tesla’s reputation for innovation and design excellence is a powerful draw for consumers looking for a high-end battery storage solution. Especially for homeowners who pay time-of-use utility rates, pairing solar panels with a battery like the Powerwall is a smart financial decision.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At Solar Design Studio, our history of providing residential solar consumers with cost-effective solar solutions is paired with a commitment to satisfying each client’s unique aesthetic and technical needs. Partnering with our client in Mission Hills has created an exciting opportunity to develop and implement a high-end solar-plus-storage system that combines unobtrusive visual beauty and top-tier power production and storage. The pairing of CertainTeed’s Apollo® Tile II and Tesla’s Powerwall is a potent combination that honors both form and function, and both our team and our client are thrilled with the result.

Are you looking for a residential solar solution that looks great and works beautifully? Contact us today to start a conversation about how our products and services can meet your power needs, save you money, and enhance the beauty of your new or existing home.

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Residential Solar PV Installations Have Never Looked So Good!

The technological advances in solar PV systems over the last decade have been remarkable. Designers and manufacturers continue to create systems that are increasingly more efficient, less expensive, and easier to install. They’re also making them nicer to look at.

There are a number of companies that now produce solar panels that prioritize not only efficiency and effectiveness, but aesthetic beauty as well. And while embracing sustainable energy production is always a good look, it doesn’t hurt to choose panels that enhance a home or other building’s appearance as well. How can solar designers satisfy a client’s aesthetic desires without compromising on the quality and function of the installation itself?

Form and Function, Combined

Solar Design Studio recently embarked on an exciting project for a client in Mission Hills, KS. If you’re not familiar with the area, it’s a high-end neighborhood filled with large, stately homes – all of which tend to be built and outfitted with top of the line materials and finishes. This project was the first solar installation in the area, and as you may imagine, the neighborhood is quite particular about preserving its long-standing aesthetic quality.

In consultation with our client, we chose to design and install a system comprised of CertainTeed’s Apollo® Tile II line. CertainTeed is no stranger to the roofing industry, with an over 100-year history of providing high-end roofing materials. Their venture into the solar space doesn’t compromise on their aesthetic standards. The Apollo® Tile II integrates top-tier solar function, durability, and water and wind resistance.

“The Apollo® Tile II system is the pinnacle of roof-integrated energy production, using high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells to capture the most energy per square foot of any solar tile,” CertainTeed writes. “Apollo Tile II also functions as your roof, generating clean power while blending seamlessly into the surrounding tile and protecting your home from water intrusion.”

The tile is designed specifically to provide visual continuity with existing concrete roof tiles, complete with custom-colored frames that can match any tile color. They are lightweight, durable, wind resistant, and watertight. And with a power rating of 60 watts per tile, they provide maximum power and aesthetics. Our residential installation in Mission Hills has a total system size of 11.09 kW and includes the Tesla Powerwall for battery storage.

Residential Solar-Plus-Storage

No high-end solar system is truly complete without a battery storage component. As we’ve previously written in regard to Solar-Plus-Storage systems, for consumers “considering the return on their investment in solar technology, battery storage makes strong financial sense.” The ability to produce and store power liberates residential solar adopters from the increasing fees and rates implemented by utility companies.

The Tesla Powerwall is a “rechargeable lithium-ion battery with liquid thermal control” that stores excess energy generated by solar panels for use when needed. It’s also a gorgeously designed solution for home battery storage. When connected to a solar array, it is able to provide 100 percent of its own power needs and store enough power to provide over 7 days of electricity in the event of a grid outage. Integrating a Powerwall into a residential building minimizes consumer’s reliance on their utility company to seamlessly meet home power needs.

In their review of the product, EnergySage writes that the Powerwall “may represent the first time in history that everyday homeowners are truly excited about the potential of storing energy at their home.” They note that Tesla’s reputation for innovation and design excellence is a powerful draw for consumers looking for a high-end battery storage solution. Especially for homeowners who pay time-of-use utility rates, pairing solar panels with a battery like the Powerwall is a smart financial decision.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At Solar Design Studio, our history of providing residential solar consumers with cost-effective solar solutions is paired with a commitment to satisfying each client’s unique aesthetic and technical needs. Partnering with our client in Mission Hills has created an exciting opportunity to develop and implement a high-end solar-plus-storage system that combines unobtrusive visual beauty and top-tier power production and storage. The pairing of CertainTeed’s Apollo® Tile II and Tesla’s Powerwall is a potent combination that honors both form and function, and both our team and our client are thrilled with the result.

Are you looking for a residential solar solution that looks great and works beautifully? Contact us today to start a conversation about how our products and services can meet your power needs, save you money, and enhance the beauty of your new or existing home.

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The Best Home Generators List

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Shock Value: The 12 New Electric BMWs Due by 2025

The BMW i3 and Tesla Model S were pioneers in terms of modern, mass produced electric vehicles. Since then, Tesla has yet to turn a profit, while BMW has earned a record $8.25 billion. Despite this discrepancy, the stock market value of two companies is about the same.

“It must be wonderful to be a new player in this business,” grumbles BMW CTO Klaus Fröhlich. “Why? Because you have no legacy to take care of.”

In the case of BMW, those legacies include a large workforce trained to complete tasks that may soon become obsolete, an assembly network designed to build conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines, a hungry dealer network that needs to be fed, and an EV line-up comprised only of the slow-selling i3.

BMW may have moved to producing EVs and advanced hybrids before many of its rivals. But while the i3 and the i8 are in many ways compelling cars, their hyper-complex and expensive engineering concepts seriously dented the bottom line. The experience steered BMW away from making cars with featherweight carbon-fiber uppers riding on aluminum chassis. Instead, almost all future-generation zero-emission BMWs are to be based on evolutions of the two existing mainstay architectures.

BMW’s first completely new EV, known as iNext, will debut in 2021. That’s may be four more years of waiting, but the trickle of electric BMWs will quickly turn to a flood, with 11 more EVs set to join iNext by 2025. Here’s how they’ll roll out.

Mini E

You saw the concept car at the Frankfurt Show, but you won’t be able to buy the production version of the second Mini E before 2019—a decade after the first, a limited production effort used for field testing. It’s not a rebodied i3, though the idea was under consideration until cost killed it. Instead, the new Mini E sits on a comprehensively adapted version of the UKL platform that underpins regular Minis so it can be built on the same assembly line as its brethren.

In essence, the Mini E adopts a decontented and downsized version of the e-motor assembly that drives the front wheels of the i8. The 38-kW/hr battery, which fills all the cavities in the floorpan, powers a motor rated at 128 hp and 184lb-ft of torque. This arrangement should deliver plenty of forward motion, but when driven like a Cooper, the Mini E might still struggle to cover more than 125 miles on a single charge. But the use of the UKL structure means the Mini E may be up to $12,000 less expensive than the i3.

i3X

The model designation is not final (X3i is one of the options), but the project is set in stone. Like the Mini E, this is a version of an existing product, namely the new BMW X3 (pictured). Due to arrive in 2020, it’ll get different sheet metal with a grille similar to that previewed by the i Vision Dynamics concept at Frankfurt. A front-mounted motor will drive the rear wheels and there won’t be an AWD option. Insiders predict a 70-kW/hr lithium-ion battery, a 301-hp power unit, and a real-world range of 160 miles. This model was originally intended only for the Chinese market, but to plug the gap until the arrival of iNext, i3X will now reportedly go global.

i8 replacement

The current timeline suggests that the i8 will be discontinued in 2022. Its replacement, however, is not due before 2024. Why the gap? It apparently has a lot to do with the on-off-on sports car project with McLaren. Due in 2021 and recently confirmed by internal and supplier sources, the BMW-McLaren deal is not unlike the BMW-Toyota arrangement that’s producing the Z4/Supra, except this time, McLaren is doing most of the groundwork.

The BMW version of the high-performance hybrid coupe features unique body panels, seats, and cockpit accents, as well as an evolution of the McLaren 4.0-liter V-8 boasting cylinder heads designed in Munich. BMW will supply bespoke energy cells and performance electronics.

Where does this leave the i8? It’s still early days, but the plan is to go fully electric by means of three 335-hp motors, two in the rear and one up front. The new i8 would also pioneer breakthrough solid-state energy cells that promise huge performance improvements, including a ten-minute quick charge mode. Depending on battery size and driving style, range reportedly varies between 250 and 500 miles.

i3

Here things get complicated, because this familiar designation is destined to switch from today’s i3 to a model based on the 3 Series. (To get the hierarchy back in order, the next i3 will be named i1.) It is not quite clear exactly when the all-new and radically different i3 will start rolling off the line. Some say 2020, some say 2021, and some even say the launch may be delayed until 2025.

The new i3 will be built on an evolution of BMW’s current rear-wheel drive matrix known as CLAR WE. This architecture is modular and fully scalable in terms of powertrain, able to accommodate internal combustion engine, plug-in hybrid or pure electric powertrains. Where needed the batteries reside in the transmission tunnel, under the rear seat, and in place of the fuel tank, and buyers can choose between batteries optimized for range or sport. CLAR WE is claimed to provide the flexibility required to manage the transition of technology and the fluctuation of demand.

i1

The grapevine in Munich is predicting that a replacement for the current i3 will arrive in late 2022 or early 2023, which is another way of saying that the odd-yet-charming MkI has five years of life left in it. The five-door hatch i1 will be prettier, cheaper, and more practical than the current i3, swapping that car’s expensive high-tech underpinnings for a much more conventional layout based on the FAAR WE front-drive architecture that will be shared with the next generation 1 Series, X1 SUV, and all future Minis.

The i1 thus bids farewell to the rear-mounted motor and rear-wheel drive of the current i3, which takes away one important USP, but works wonders for the budget. To keep the price down, the body will be made of steel and the platform will be re-engineered to accommodate the battery trays. Expect two models, the entry-level i1e and the sporty i1s.

iNext

The iNext, which may be badged i20 when it arrives in 2021, is not only a new EV but also a key innovation tool. It will be the first BMW capable of driving autonomously, even if several restrictions still apply. True, it comes with pedals and a steering wheel, but provision has been made to integrate up to 30 sensors, and to integrate mandatory redundancies with regard to steering and brakes. Having said that, even this high-tech piece of kit won’t be ready for full autonomous operation before 2025 at the earliest.

As far as measurements and proportions are concerned, the iNext is allegedly a dead ringer for the Jaguar I-Pace, which happens to be the brainchild of several former BMW executives. “We are not interested in making safety a competitively relevant differentiator,” says Klaus Fröhlich. “Our in-house competence is instead reflected by batteries and e-motors, by the driving strategy, and by vehicle control all the way to the limit.”

i4

This is the production version of the i Vision Dynamics concept shown at Frankfurt. The i4 is a cleverly redesigned 4 Series Gran Coupe equipped with a choice of zero-emission power packs, and is set to go on sale within a couple of months of the iNext.

Like the i3, the i4 will be built on the CLAR WE architecture. Expect two e-motors, all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, and probably even rear-wheel steering and semi-active air suspension. The mainstay variant likely combines a 134-hp front motor with a 214-hp unit propelling the rear wheels. A source from BMW marketing indicates that the i4 will be available with three different performance levels, provisionally labeled standard, sport, and supersport. As in the top-of-the-line iNext, the latter version drives each rear wheel with its own e-motor.

i5

Also known as i6, this is the big brother of today’s i3. It has been in the making for over five years, changing from a car built using the same ultra-light, carbon intensive concepts as the current i3 and i8 to one based on CLAR WE. Sort of a crossover, but with coupe, wagon and sedan styling elements, i5 sits between X3 and X5 in terms of size. In terms of space utilization inside, however, it comes close to the X7.

Raising the roofline by about 5.9-inches compared with the i4 has created ample room for big battery packs. At the same time, the crossover stance facilitates easier entry and exit, and it improves the visibility. BMW has not yet defined the final battery sizes, but the two bundles mentioned most often by insiders are rated at 60/80/100/120-kW/hr and 70/90/110/130-kW/hr. Since the batteries’ energy density is set to improve by about five percent year on year, there should be some windfall driving range and performance benefits available by the time the i5 puts in an appearance in 2023.

i5X

No, this is not an i5 with four driven wheels. Instead, i5X (or X5i) denotes the EV version of the next-generation X5, and is scheduled for 2024. Thanks to the flat-floor design of the tall-roof SUV, there is plenty of space between the axles to slide in flat battery packs, Tesla-style.

Like its up-market stablemates (and the Audi e-tron and Mercedes EQ-E), the i5X will be offered with two or three motors, and with different battery configurations. What about a fuel cell option, you ask? Well, the X7 show car was originally going to be fuel cell powered, but since batteries are improving in leaps and bounds, BMW now considers the fuel cell to be best suited for buses and trucks.

i7

Tesla keeps updating the Model S, Mercedes is readying the full-size EQ-S, and Audi will electrify the next A8. Meanwhile BMW has no choice but to ask customers for patience as the current 7 Series does not even have a humble 48-volt system, let alone the option of an all-electric drivetrain. That’s why we’ll have to wait until the next-gen 7 Series, due in 2023, for an all-electric BMW luxury liner.

In theory, the 8 Series Gran Coupé, which has been heralded as the brand’s future flagship model, could step in three years earlier. In practice, however, the 8 Series is so tightly packaged that it would take a magic wand (or much smaller batteries) to squeeze in a decent-format power pack. In terms of e-motors, the i7 can reportedly mix and match five different units good for 214 hp to 429 hp.

i1X

First the good news: The plug-in i1X won’t cost more that a well equipped X1 20i xDrive. Now the bad news: According to the current game plan (which these days is reviewed on a bi-weekly basis), the e-version of the smallest X model will be built and sold exclusively in China, starting in 2022, and the powertrain will probably be reserved for the China-only long-wheelbase varant.

The reasoning behind this strategy is the aggressive timing imposed by the Chinese government, which wants to put an end to the combustion engine as soon as possible.

i5X LWB

Currently another China-only project, the long wheelbase i5X offers three rows of seats, a very popular option in the world’s biggest car market. At a later stage, however, this BEV may also be built in Spartanburg for the American market, where Daimler has just announced a $1bn investment in the production of BEVs, PHEVs and batteries.

Like all BMW i models out after 2021, the i5X LWB, due in 2023, will be capable of inductive fast charging, and its most significant advantage here may be BMW’s unique cell chemistry.

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