Thursday, July 28, 2011

2011 Rolls-Royce 102EX Electric Review

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is proud to present the Rolls-Royce 102EX, a machine, which is one of the most important initiatives in the company in recent years. It 'the first electric car battery for ultra-luxury segment, and continue the tradition of experimental model of cars passing generations.

Rolls-Royce produces cars that represents the pinnacle of luxury cars, the most demanding customers in the world. But the company also recognizes the need to look ahead and plan for sustainable growth over time. Investigated alternative powertrain options is an important step in this process.



With Rolls-Royce 102EX, also known as electric Phantom experimental (EE), the Company intends to carefully test the opinions and reactions to alternative power train options for a range of stakeholders, including owners, hobbyists, Members of the public and the media.

Throughout 2011 Phantom EE will act as a test of work that provides property, VIPs, media and fans the opportunity to discover an established alternative powertrain technology, and feedback about their experiences, thoughts and their concerns directly.

Bank's global research collected to run the program, which includes Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America are the alternatives for the decisive drive-train, the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

There are no plans to build a production version of this car. Phantom EE role is as a test that is designed to explore the technologies BEV set to ask and answer questions.

Can the Phantom EE provide an acceptable range for clients without repetitive charging? It is the confidence in his ability to operate in extreme conditions? It will be the reliability and quality should be the expectations of the world's leading automotive brand?



Phantom EE also raises more fundamental questions: is a fully electric traction can provide an authentic experience of Rolls-Royce for customers, an experience that really suits the brand?

It's all-electric, or another option is the option for Rolls-Royce will become clearer when the test program is completed by the end of the year.

Rolls-Royce 102EX - EXPERIMENTAL PHANTOM ELECTRIC (EA)

Reinvention is part of the Phantom is a timeless and EE is the last line of experimental vehicles, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It is based on the legacy of 1919 and 1EX.

Experimental models used to test and evaluate new technologies and applications that can shape the future of Rolls-Royce products. Unlike a concept car, Rolls-Royce experimental models are still fully functional, drivable vehicles using concrete materials such as wood, leather and metal instead of clay and foam or other concepts.

They have engineers and designers took the opportunity for real innovation and not just to introduce new components and engineering, but also to evaluate them.

The last of this line of pilot projects have begun with a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a surprisingly modern and impeccably car proportions in the high-tech and labor-labor combine to produce something extraordinary.

EE ghost car is equipped with an innovative aluminum space frame, so important to the dynamic capabilities, and a sense of calm and tranquility to enjoy the passengers. However, naturally aspirated 6.75 liter V12 engine and six-speed gearbox was replaced by lithium battery and two electric motors mounted on the rear subframe. These engines are connected with a difference in speed integrated.

Each engine is rated at 145kW of power, when the ghost EE 290kW of maximum power and 800nm ​​of torque available over a broadband connection. This is comparable to the standard with a pair of 338kW 720nm Phantom delivered to 3500 rpm.



Chemical nickel cobalt manganese battery contains about 230Wh/kg, high energy density that is important to achieve an acceptable level of re-payments. Pre-launch tests suggest the ghost EE should be running a range of up to 200 km. Wave stress torque, 0-60mph achieved in less than eight seconds (5.7 seconds, a standard phantom), with a top speed limited to 160kph.

This is the first application of the technology segment GKL + + (super-luxury car at a price of over € 200,000) and the battery is thought to be the largest ever installed in the car the road.

The valuation technique is an important part of the testing program. More fundamentally, however, a car to search for answers to questions about the Rolls-Royce owners, what their needs might be in the future into account various factors, such as area, performance and refueling infrastructure.

The feedback from customers - and interest groups, media and fans, through the website www.electricluxury.com - is indispensable to evaluate the appropriateness of the electric battery technology for Rolls-Royce.

This will help inform a decision on whether alternative propulsion technology all-electric or other type is more appropriate for best cars in the world of the future.



DESIGN

. "This is a credible concept perfectly complements the experimental nature of the car, exploring the options in the light, space and material use, if we changed the overall aesthetic, the concept has lost its credibility to assume that our audience was just a style. The reality is that exercise is an experimental vehicle in its proper sense, challenging perceptions, emotions and values ​​-. propulsion technology and explore alternatives "- Ian Cameron, Chief Designer of Rolls -Royce Motor Cars.

102EX carries the characteristics of the famous Rolls-Royce Phantom, which is based, such as hand crafted, indicating good and iconic design cues such as the Pantheon, the grille and the Spirit of Ecstasy, which will celebrate its centenary in 2011. But at the heart of its design is the heart of the experimental vehicle to the location of this car in a test-bed, but subtly referring to the power station.

Design creates different aesthetics, and tested materials and interior finishes and lighting. These are framed around the functional aspects of the battery electric Rolls-Royce - as the car is likely to be used, and the changes technology brings in terms of detail inside and out. Of course, these changes will be implemented in a way that strengthens the credibility of the car, Rolls-Royce.



Chrome exterior ATLANTIC

Our designers were invited to create a finish Phantom EE, which immediately resulted in a passenger car which separates it from standard Phantom models without many obvious design changes. Not an easy task since all Phantom models are special - with customers enjoy a range of options for custom paint to run to some 45,000 colors.

Extensive investigations revealed, however, the reflective coating of ceramic nanoparticles. Under the microscope, they mimic the look of silver metal, but between 8000 and 80,000 times smaller than the thickness of your hair, or 1,000 times smaller than the size of a normal metal particle.

The specimens were produced and the design team were impressed with the results, knowing that addresses the most, the better. But they had no illusions about the task at hand.

All four layers of paint were needed pm, four Atlantic Chrome, and many hours of time spent to ensure a perfect finish. The finish is amazing. EE ghost commands at a point where almost chiseled taut lines give the impression of a car wet. It grows only in the nature of light to change.

SPIRIT NIGHT ecstasy

And the launch of Rolls-Royce 102EX, 2011 marks another milestone in the history of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. On February 6, 1911 was designed to Charles Sykes Spirit of Ecstasy registered for the first time, marking the beginning of a period of 100 years when this famous icon has graced the prow of a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts of the famous, the clouds and the shadows of 20th century hand-built models and now Phantom Ghost.

EA ecstasy Phantom Spirit is at the top of the grill above the red double-R emblem is applied to the EX. Makrolon, instead of stainless steel, will be bathed in blue LED light, in reference to electrical technology under the hood. This stunning graphic full speech - www.electricluxury.com - when Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will broaden the debate on the issue of the online community of luxury electric views of fans, media and members of the public.



Internal details

Atlantic chrome dashboard sounds echo the exterior color, which gives a sense of inside-outside balance and maintain their analog monitors timeless architecture, each domestic orders Phantom.

Other changes refer to the design more scalable automotive use. For example, some slices are subtly altered to provide information needed by the driver of an electric vehicle. The fuel gauge in particular, has been replaced by an elegant battery indicator.

One of the most pleasant of all the interiors of Rolls-Royce Phantom is the power reserve dial next to the speedometer. This shows how the power of the V12 is available for a conductor. Phantom EA takes this concept a step further.

In a symbol of renewal, which is played at 100% of the normal line of the standard Phantom. Depending on the momentum gathered, it conveys the degree of charging occurs when the vehicle is in motion.

POINT recharge

Re-download the plug was taken, and five poles, which takes place normal mechanism of the fuel filler cap Phantom.The standard fuel was replaced by a clear designer, logo and RR 102EX topic. Rear window frames, tri-color LED status causing car charging.

To start, the socket is awash in blue light. This will begin to flash when the download begins. When fully charged, the screen turns green, then green flashes as the solenoid is switched off. System faults can be marked with a continuous light or flashing red.

Charging can be stopped by a switch located next to the connector. The process can also be exploited in the car using the controls available in the center console, for example, when charging by induction takes place.



Center console DETAIL

A key identifier for Phantom EE is the design of the center console for loading and display located under the center armrest. A simple switch allows you to start and stop charging while the screen itself has a sheet of light with a picture of a battery, illuminated by LEDs.

Reflects the lights used at the point of external load, this picture changes color depending on the state of charge of the car. A watch battery blue illuminated the vehicle is not standard on the pulse while the blue indicates that the inductive charging process takes place. Green indicates a fully charged battery, while the engineers in red message of a possible defect in the system.

LEATHER CORINOVA

"At Rolls-Royce, we are proud to build an authentic and natural product to customers whose quality is incomparable. Corinova Seton is a vegetable tanned leather experiment, which allows us to celebrate more bends, folds. And other features that are part of the life of the animal is a more pleasant that extends our understanding of the expectations of internal reactions Rolls-Royce Owner will prove fascinating race "-.. Andrew Chan Mona, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Managing Director, Leathershop.

Plywood interior Phantom current owners with single grain, patterns and details to add weight to the fact that each model leaving Goodwood is as unique as the fingerprint of its owner. Phantom EA takes this concept a step further.

The skin is the natural process of vegetable tanning crosses were Corinova. This gives rise to the machine, adding a definition of the seats, the floor, and arms.

Most of the leather product for automotive applications is chrome tanned. This is an important element that helps to stabilize the animal skins and transfer of collagen fibers of leather. The process of a barrel of dye used to color leather interior Phantom gives a rich, uniform pigmentation, while retaining the natural softness.



Experimental skin Corinova stands to be completely without chromium. It starts with the preparation of Glutardialehyde prepare for your tan. Chestnut extract, which lasts from southern and Tara Tara Bush crushed powdered fruit in South America used a drum-spun color. Fruits harvested without harming the plant and the finished product is a combination of organic binders, and high-tech polymers.

The process is suitable only for certain colors of the earth - in the case of EE-brown ghost Quebracho Brown to seat covers and other areas, such as floor and wall of the trunk, both of which are made of durable leather.

And the aesthetic differences, Corinova leather has a number of practical advantages. It uses less paint finish as standard in chrome-tanned leather and generates less waste. Denied the use of refined gasoline products and further develop, it may be possible to use recycled leather Corinova in agriculture in order to aerate the soil.

Rolls-Royce, fully expects to challenge perceptions and first impressions undoubtedly closely the issue of the characteristics that define the lives of animals are clearly visible in areas such as seats and armrests, as the Phantom in domestic production. Change in high-end leather applied to the Phantom can mean a compromise for some owners, but others may be the hallmarks of the Welcome section of the individual models Rolls-Royce Phantom more and more.

In addition to reaching the feedback from the owner, skin tested for its durability and performance for several months on tour.

Upholstery panels

Interior Phantom is the EE differs from traditional wooden sets that define most of the cars delivered to customers, providing a single end of the car. It has a distinctive interior with aluminum foil cards that raises environmental contrasts dramatically darker than the interior in natural leather. As is the case Corinova skin, the goal is to challenge traditional perceptions can be a Rolls-Royce design system.

BATTERY

Phantom EE suspected of having the car battery the largest in the world. Peak current 850A, 338V DC powered. The total capacity is 71kWh.

The pack is composed of cells of large pools of NCM. NCM (lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese oxide) is a variant of the lithium-ion chemistry that has a special energy and high power density.

The Phantom of five houses EE battery cell modules, a module of 38 cells, a module of 36 cells, and three smaller ones willing to ten, eight and four different orientations in a unit of irregular shape. It seems that the general shape of the original engine and gearbox.

Each of the 96 cells were individually tested before assembly into modules to determine their characteristics and abilities. Sub-components have been tested under load to verify that the electrical connections between each cell within specification.

The electronic detection for each group of cells was tested and calibrated before installation and commissioning through a rigorous regime of temperature cycling designed to induce failure of weak components. The electronic box that contains the main equipment clutch and steering are tested in isolation from other components to verify proper operation.

Three separate charger units (3kW each) are mounted on the battery, which can load in one step (20 hours) or three (8:00) for a passenger car is unique. A fourth induction charger is also equipped to allow wireless technology will be tested in load Phantom EE.

The battery can be expected to last more than three years, it was possible to use every day. Part of the program will test this hypothesis in a real environment and provide a more robust response to the question about the battery life.

Induction charging

Concerns about the lack of availability of recharging infrastructure in cities are well documented and critical electric motor for additional discomfort behind the cables between power supply and vehicles.



Present owners of Rolls-Royce with a vision of a possible solution to these problems is the EA Phantom test a technology called charging by induction. This helps to recharge the battery to take place without any physical connection, it offers more comfort for owners and hinted at the possibility of a network of loading facilities.

There are two main elements to support induction, a transfer buffer because it provides power to a power source and a buffer induction in the car assembled in the U.S. battery Phantom. Power spectrum is magnetically coupled through the energy transfer pads.

The system is about 90 percent effective when measured from AC to battery and is tolerant to misalignment of parking. For example, it is necessary to align the phantom transceiver and inserts for loading to take place exactly. While the pads are capable of transmitting power over gaps of up to 400 mm, for Phantom EE, the separation is in the region of 150 mm.

The coupling circuit is set by adding capacitors. Pick-up coils in the pavement receiver is magnetically coupled to the primary coil. Power transmission is achieved by optimizing the coil pick-up for the operating frequency of the primary coil with a series or a capacitor in parallel.

Pick-up controller is an essential part of the technology, because it takes power from the keyboard of the receiver and provides a controlled exit for the batteries. It is committed to providing an output that is independent of the load and the separation between the pads. Without a controller, increasing the tension falls away and the load current increases.

The transmitter pad is designed to protect magnetic fields to prevent the escape EMI for spectators, and the system works well within internationally recognized borders.

Electric cars and the founders of Rolls-Royce

Charles Rolls, Henry Royce, Claude Johnson, and their share of e-revolution, the creation of internal combustion engine as empty as the dominant vehicle technology.

Royce has developed a career as an electrical engineer first professional production car.

His company FH Royce and Co., which began selling light and simple set wrong in the 1890s, became rich through the design and delivery of dynamos, electric motors and industrial cranes. Royce numerous innovations include the patent for the bayonet, a concept that continues today.

One of the customers were Royce Pritchett and Gold, a company based in Feltham, Middlesex. And manufacture of batteries, they had developed a two-seater electric car, at least one of which was powered by an electric motor Royce.

The Honorable Charles Rolls has also played with the electric car in the years before the two men met. Had negotiated the rights to sell a power outage, the CS Rolls and Co, in Conduit Street, London, which recently established the exclusive rights to sell Rolls-Royce models.

It is likely that this car was part of the city and suburban electric car project, a joint venture between two men, Paris Singer, a man named Claude Johnson. The project had a short life span and Johnson left to join the Rolls rapidly growing company, the last time to take the role of CEO of Rolls-Royce. He became known as "the hyphen in Rolls-Royce", with a central role in its success.

Charles Rolls was recorded describing the merits of the electric drivetrain - and it raises concern about premonitory range and recharge. In his view, a model named Columbia as the best in class, commenting on the Automotive Journal:

"They are completely silent and clean, no odor or vibration, and should be very useful for use when city fixed charging stations can be arranged, but the farmer I do not expect that they will be very useful -.. at least not for many years to come. "

Later, when the first gasoline exports Rolls-Royce models were manufactured in the United States, some authorities have refused to believe that they are electric, almost legendary thanks to its quiet operation.

In the 21 century the silence remains a key signature for Rolls-Royce. Other characteristics of all electric drive-train also refers to the famous Rolls-Royce properties. Power at low speed is an example.

Thank you to improvements in battery technology, it is possible that the maintenance, Rolls and more than a century ago, is now sufficiently developed to re-visit all the electric cars as a possibility.

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