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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
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CHALLENGES Billion Barrels Total Remaining Total Recovered United States Canada Mexico, Central & South America Western Europe Middle East Eastern Europe, Former U.S.S.R., China Other Eastern Hemisphere Total Oil Recovered Since 1859 & Total Remaining as of 1990 Million WORLD CAR POPULATION Developing World 300% Increase 1995 to 2020 Supply Shortfalls (= economic effects) Transfer of Wealth (= economic effects) Environmental Issues (= economic effects) Advanced Technology Solutions (= economic effects)
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SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY 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 SkyTran PRT System - www.skytran.net Ford Hybrid Concept Car
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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
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT Early concept rendering shows blend of motorcycle and automotive features Final design is more automotive-like but still combines motorcycle and automotive features XR3 HYBRID THREE-WHEEL PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE
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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
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POWER TRAIN GENERAL LAYOUT Motor Suspension Air Bag 23hp/17.5 kW Diesel Engine Li-Ion Batteries Tunnel Frame
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XR3 HYBRID PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE
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