Many enjoy driving, but for some an EV doesn’t fit their lifestyle. Until technology progresses, we need a bridge between ICE and zero emissions.
After many years research, NV Cars Limited are ready to build a hybrid engine, capable of over 130mpg. Yet still be fun for the keen driver. If this project can be undertaken, it has the potential to reduce UK transport Co2 emissions by as much as 25,000,000 tons per year.
PROJECT AIMS
01
Obtain funding
To take the project from theory to practical running model will take £500,000. The UK Government provides many different funding streams in areas of innovation. Most though have a limit of 70% funding. So we still need external funding for the remainder.
02
Build and testing
The key to the project is simplicity and efficiency. We are partnering with local businesses that specialise in EVs. By using current off the shelf parts, keeps problems to a minimum. So the project timeline is between twelve and eighteen months.
03
Commercialise
With business partners, the aim is to quickly introduce this hybrid system to existing cars. This will take regular cars from 40mpg to over 130mpg.
We have one planet. Anything we can do to mitigate the impact of transportation and Co2 emissions, we must try.
Nature is in our hands. We CAN make a difference now.
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
Why not wait for zero emissions vehicles?
There are limitations to certain materials for BEVs. Yes, there has been progress in battery technology and eventually we will all see zero emissions cars as the majority. That could be ten, fifteen or twenty years away. We have the chance to change things NOW, and be the bridge between ICE and EVs.
How can you achieve the claimed MPG?
It is all a matter of efficiency. A normal internal combustion engine can run at 75% efficiency, but achieves that rarely due to every day driving. The current average efficiency of a modern petrol car is between 15% and 25%. Add in drag coefficient and rolling resistance, and efficiency with current cars is difficult.
Is this a plug in hybrid?
No. The plan is entirely based upon the driver having exactly the same experience as with ICE vehicles. No waiting an hour for charging, nor MPG figures fudged by using purely the battery. At the end of a journey, the driver should have the same battery charge as when he started. So just needs to refuel, but less often.
Where did the idea come from?
Ferdinand Porsche did a great deal of work on hybrids in the 1930s and 40s. At that time his limitations were battery technology and precision construction with rare materials back then.
Is there uncertainty with new technology?
No. The entire project is based on current and well tested technology. The parts used are straight off the shelf. The test mule will be a simple every day car converted to the NV Cars hybrid drive.
Tell me more about what the future plans are.
As this hybrid drive system is small, the first aim is to convert existing ICE cars. This will reduce Co2 emissions and the car owner will have to pay far less on fuel.