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TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY XR3 HYBRID In truth, the ideas and images in men’s minds are the invisible powers that constantly govern them. John Locke Total Oil Recovered Since 1859 & Total Remaining as of 1990 Billion Barrels Total Recovered Total Remaining

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TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY

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  1. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY XR3 HYBRID In truth, the ideas and images in men’s minds are the invisible powers that constantly govern them. John Locke

  2. Total Oil Recovered Since 1859 & Total Remaining as of 1990 Billion Barrels Total Recovered Total Remaining Canada Middle East United States Western Europe Other Eastern Hemisphere Eastern Europe, Former U.S.S.R., China Mexico, Central & South America CHALLENGES • Supply Shortfalls (= economic effects) • Transfer of Wealth (= economic effects) • Environmental Issues (= economic effects) • Advanced Technology Solutions (= economic effects) WORLD CAR POPULATION Developing World 300% Increase 1995 to 2020 Million

  3. SUSTAINABLEMOBILITY OPTIONS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS • Alternative Fuels • Battery Electric Cars • Hybrid Power Systems • Fuel Cell Vehicles SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS • Station Cars • Personal Rapid Transit • Mass Transit DESIGN SOLUTIONS • New Vehicle Types Ford Hybrid Concept Car SkyTran PRT System - www.skytran.net

  4. LIFESTYLE VEHICLES“Design” Alone Can Affect Energy Intensity High Energy Intensity Lower Energy Intensity Lowest Energy Intensity Chrysler’s Jeepster Concept Vehicle VW Beetle Smart Car

  5. CONCEPTDEVELOPMENT XR3 HYBRID THREE-WHEELPERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE Early concept rendering shows blend of motorcycle and automotive features Final design is more automotive-like but still combines motorcycle and automotive features

  6. XR3 FEATURES • 1400 lb (636 kg) Curb Weight • Two-Passenger, Side-by-Side • 125 – 200 MPG(125 mpg on diesel power alone. 200 mpg over an 80-mile trip using diesel and electric power) • Front Diesel – Rear Electric (all-wheel drive) • 40-Mile Range on Batteries Alone • 625-Mile Range on Diesel Power Alone • Operator Selectable Between Diesel, Electric, or Dual Power Modes

  7. POWER TRAINGENERAL LAYOUT Suspension Air Bag Motor Tunnel Frame 23hp/17.5 kW Diesel Engine Li-Ion Batteries

  8. XR3 HYBRID PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE

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