Connaught Engineering Hybrid Transit Van
Submitted by Connaught Engin... on 8 June, 2009 - 02:18
What if you could economically convert any vehicle into a hybrid
Connaught Engineering's HYBRID+ system can be retrofitted to any existing vehicle. In most cases there is no change to the basic vehicle package, since the 48V Electric Motor is compact, and no large battery packs are required. It is simply bolt on and go and fitted within a day. This makes HYBRID+ ideal for light commercial vehicles. Up to 25% less CO2 and 25% better mpg.
A number of blue chip companies in the UK have undertaken trials and the KERS system is expected to help troubled vanmaker LDV back on the road to recovery. Affordable retro-fit hybrid system for almost any type of vehicle. Bolted on in a day. No batteries, lightweight, similar to F1 KERS technology.
Through joint collaboration and government support, LDV can grow to be a jewel in the crown within the European automotive sector, once unshackled from the traditional approach to UK manufacturing, and by embracing world class low carbon technologies developed in Britain.
- Tony Martindale, Connaught CEO
London Mayor Boris Johnson and TV's Quentin Willson inspect the Hybrid+ system at the 2009 Eco-Rally by Revolve
Connaught Engineering realised from the beginning that the general motor industry view of the near future had to change. There would always be a demand for fast, powerful, dynamic cars but these would have to achieve their performance with greatly reduced CO2 emissions and much improved fuel efficiency.
Connaught have researched, developed and designed various hybrid systems; examining weight reduction in terms of choice of materials, construction techniques and, more importantly, the weight of battery packs associated with existing hybrid technologies. The Connaught Type-D has been developed to show case the system in the world's first hybrid sports coupe.
Cllr Knight and Gail Porter learn about Connaught Engineering's Hybrid+ system at the Camden Green Motor Expo by Revolve. Photo by Vanessa Berberian
Hybrid video
Sir Stirling Moss and others discuss technology and driving experience, plus how to get all the benefits of a hybrid without actually having to buy one.
