ETX-I: First generation single-shaft electric propulsion system program: Volume 1, Powertrain: Final report
In 1981, discussions between Ford and General Electric (GE) evolved a concept for an advanced electric vehicle powertrain. The concept involved a combination of technology from Ford and GE that would result in a unique powertrain based on a motor and transmission concentric with the drive wheel axis, a concept originally proposed for use with Wankel engines, and based on the use of a ''hermetic,'' three-phase, alternating current (ac) motor, which is currently in high volume production in the necessary horsepower range. An additional benefit of this configuration is the ability to use a single fluid for cooling of the motor and lubrication of the transaxle. This volume describes the powertrain portion of the ETX-I program.
- Research Organization:
- Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI (USA). Research Staff; General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (USA). Corporate Research and Development Dept.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC08-82NV10308
- OSTI ID:
- 6740728
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/NV/10308-H1-Vol.1; ON: DE87008354
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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