Demand For Large Electric Vehicles On The Increase
With the Geneva Motor Show less than a month away, many automakers are showcasing their new electric vehicle models.
Electric sport utility vehicles are an emerging trend this year. For instance Jaguar is set to unveil their I-Pace SUV. However, the company that really has SUV fans excited is Hyundai, with their upcoming Kona electric vehicle. Until this point automakers have not produced an affordable electric SUV. The reason being that heavier vehicles require more battery capacity to provide adequate range. SUV buffs are hoping Hyundai will change this with the Kona.
While full details have not yet been officially announced, the Kona is expected to be much more economical than other SUVs being developed by Mercedes and Jaguar. According to Green Car Reports, two EV models will be available each with different battery capacities. The model with the higher capacity is expected to have a respectable range of 300 miles per charge according to NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test cycles.
Hyundai’s production schedule has planned for roughly 19,000 initial Kona’s, which may increase based on demand.
Given the attention larger EV vehicles are getting both by consumers and manufacturers, it is clear that making these vehicles more affordable will be an emerging trend in the coming years. While the ever decreasing cost of batteries will fuel this trend, other affordable technologies should be jointly used to help increase vehicle range.
Podium Automotive has developed state of the art precipitation sensors which can do just that. Their rain intensity sensor reliably detects the presence and exact intensity of rainfall in order maximize the efficiency of windshield wiper usage. They have also developed a winter precipitation sensor which detects the exact amount of ice accretion on any surface. This allows windshield, mirror and rear window defrosting systems to engage only when needed.
Podium’s sensors allow vehicle de-icing and precipitation removal systems to run as efficiently as possible in order to minimize power usage therefore maximizing vehicle range. The implications of these technologies are especially beneficial for regions which experience harsher winters.
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