A hybrid study from Skoda celebrated its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2018: the Skoda Vision X is an urban crossover study, which is set to conquer a new segment as the third series model. It is the first hybrid vehicle with natural gas, gasoline and electric drive in the history of the manufacturer.
The crossover study, which is equipped with natural gas, gasoline and electric motors, represents a completely new configured hybrid system. A 1,5 liter TSI-G-TEC drive with four cylinders and turbocharging serves as a combustion engine and was specially designed for the use of CNG (natural gas) developed. With a maximum output of 96 kW (130 PS) and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, the CNG drive acts on the front axle. The power flow of an electric motor acts on the rear axle, which can be switched on if necessary to activate additional power when starting off (boost effect). The capacity of the 48-volt lithium-ion battery for the electric motor is sufficient to allow the Vision X to drive around 2 kilometers purely electrically. The electric motor only works when it is needed. The internal combustion engine also has an electric motor with a belt-operated starter generator and, in conjunction with the electric motor on the rear axle, ensures continuous all-wheel drive. The energy storage of the electric motor is recharged through recuperation. The range of the crossover study is up to 650 kilometers - thanks to the combination of petrol, natural gas and electric motors, CO2 emissions are just 89 g / km.
The system performance of the drive units accelerates the Skoda Vision X from 9,3 to 0 km / h in 100 seconds; the maximum speed is 200 km / h.
Further technical information (source Skoda):
The VISION X is the first ŠKODA all-wheel drive that does not require a cardan shaft. The advantages are conclusive: less weight automatically means less consumption. In addition, the electric motor only works when it is needed. The CNG drive is supported by two electric motors. With the belt-driven starter generator (RSG), the combustion engine has one of the two electric motors and, in conjunction with the second on the rear axle, ensures continuous all-wheel drive. This draws its energy from a 48-volt lithium-ion battery system. Thanks to recuperation, the lithium-ion battery charges while driving: When braking and sailing, the VISION X converts kinetic energy into electrical energy and uses this energy later for driving. The maximum torque of 70 Nm is available right from the start. This noticeably intensifies the spontaneity when starting off and the agility during intermediate sprints. The advantages of rechargeable batteries include, in particular, weight advantages, higher capacity and affordable price.
The study drives with front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, depending on requirements. The rear-wheel drive puts 1.000 Nm on the road, and the range is up to 650 kilometers thanks to an additional petrol reserve tank.
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