Saturday, November 5, 2011

China's BYD Debuts Lexus RX-Inspired S6DM Dual-Mode Hybrid at Detroit Motor Show



China car producer BYD noticeable its next sequential look at the South United states Global Vehicle Display with the world initial of the S6DM cross, with the DM in the name position for "Dual-Mode".

The gasoline-electric cross is based on the China business S6, a mid-size SUV style first presented at the Shanghai Vehicle Display last year. And no, you're not the only one to find the overall look of the S6 similar to the past technology Lincoln RX.

The Warren Buffett-backed power and car producer statements the S6DM is "the globe's first separate 4WD dual-mode power SUV". Under the cover, the China style is outfitted with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder energy website and three power engines. Two 10-kilowatt power engines drive the front tires while a more effective 75 kilowatt motor abilities the raise tires. A six six-speed double clutch system indication deals with power move.

Despite the "Dual-Mode" handle, BYD says the system offers three driving methods such as power only, cross gasoline-electric and energy website only. In details, here's how the China car producer details each mode:

THREE DRIVING MODES

Fully electric (BEV) mode: At normal speeds, the vehicle can operate in its all-electric mode, with the electric motor (M2) propelling the rear wheels.

Hybrid gasoline-electric (HEV):

1. 2WD: The gasoline engine not only directly powers the vehicle, but also drives the electric motor (M1) at the front wheels to charge the battery pack.

2. 4WD: When more power is needed, the gas engine and the electric motor (M2) power the vehicle together. If the combined power is enough, the gasoline engine will also drive the electric motor (M1) to charge the battery pack. As speed increases, the gasoline engine can take over seamlessly with support from the 6-speed DCT; when braking, the gas engine automatically shuts down and the electric motor (M2) takes over.

3. 2WD: When battery power is low and not much driving power is required, the gasoline engine drives the electric motor (M1) to charge the battery pack and the electric motor (M2) powers the vehicle by itself.

Gasoline powered: When driving on the highway or in case the battery pack is depleted, the gasoline engine can power the vehicle on its own very efficiently.

 

 

According to BYD, the S6DM can travel over 38 miles (60km) purely on electric power (BEV) and over 500km (310 miles) combined when engaging the gasoline engine.

BYD said that the S6DM is amongst the models being considering for the U.S market. At the Detroit show, the company's Chairman, Wang Chuanfu, pushed back the brand's U.S. launch to the first quarter of 2012.

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