OPTEMUS tests R290 heat pump in electric vehicles
WEBApr 30, 2019 · OPTEMUS developed a prototype R290 heat pump for electric vehicles, which was tested in a Fiat 500e against a similar car running with an R134a-based air-conditioning system. A new compact refrigeration unit (CRU) using R290 was designed.
OPTEMUS - ika - RWTH Aachen University
WEBThe combined virtual and real-life prototyping and performance assessment in a state of the art, on-the-market A-segment electric vehicle (Fiat 500e) of this package of technologies will allow demonstrating a minimum of 32 % of energy consumption reduction for component cooling and 60 % for passenger comfort, as well as an additional 15 % being ...
2024 Fiat 500e Tested: Best as a Second Car - Car and Driver
WEB2024 Fiat 500e Tested: Best as a Second Car. In its role as an urban commuter or as a complement to a larger SUV, the 500e hits its mark with solid dynamics and a panoply of standard...
New composite material lowers temp of EV dashboard
WEBAug 23, 2018 · A sub-goal of OPTEMUS was to develop novel materials for the EV dashboard to dissipate the heat caused by solar radiation from the dash surface. Fraunhofer LBF solved this by developing a graphite-filled polyethylene (PE) composite material which is integrated with the EV cooling system.
WEBWithin the EU project “OPTEMUS” (Op-timized Energy Management and Use), a large number of efficiency-enhancing technologies were therefore developed and holistically linked, in particular to reduce the range variation of a Fiat 500e EV. This includes a traction battery with thermal storage capacity, which the Fraunhofer
Project completion Optemus: 40% more range for electric vehicles
WEBSep 17, 2020 · The introduced solutions allow reducing the energy consumption for comfort and component cooling as well as traction and thus help increasing the driving range of electric vehicles. The technologies developed have been virtually tested as well as implemented in a Fiat 500e Demonstrator Car.
EU H2020 Project "OPTEMUS (Optimised Energy Management …
WEBThe combined virtual and real-life prototyping and performance assessment in a state of the art, on-the-market A-segment electric vehicle (Fiat 500e) of this package of technologies will allow demonstrating a minimum of 32% of energy consumption reduction for component cooling and 60% for passenger comfort, as well as an additional 15% being ...
WEBOPTEMUS solutions: Reduced energy consumption, extended driving range Prime objective of the OPTEMUS research activities was to increase the real driving range of an A- class EV (Fiat 500e) in extreme weather conditions by at least 38%.
WEBOPTEMUS Fiat 500e Energy consumption reduction with micro climates at equal comfort
Fiat 500e - Octopus Electric Vehicles
WEBReturning back to their iconic Turin roots, the new Fiat 500e brings together classic style and innovation with an updated fresh feel. The 500e is constructed with an all-new dedicated EV platform, and is the first city car equipped with Lev 2 autonomy.