Volkswagen has released all of the official details of the 2015 VW e-Golf in opposition of its debut next week at the LA Auto Show. The naught -emission version of the next-gen Golf, that we saw for the first time at Frankfurt, command go on sale in the US during the fourth quarter of next year.
In appoint of the new Golf’s gas and diesel engines, the 2015 e-Golf gets each electric motor whirring out 115 horsepower and 199 crush-feet of torque. Juice comes from a 24.2-kWh clear-cooled lithium-ion battery pack. These figures (especially torque) are distant less than that of the Spark EV (140 hp and 400 lb-ft), in like manner we don’t expect it to subsist as fun in the stoplight-to-stoplight draw heavily and slowly, which is backed up by the 0-60 time of 10.4 seconds. There are two driving modes (Eco and Eco+) as well as driver-selectable brake reproduction modes for one-pedal driving. VW pegs the driving register at between 70 and 90 miles.
VW says the e-Golf can be fully recharged in four hours using a dedicated 220-volt wallbox in a garage or carport, though a standard household plug (110 volts) command take about 20 hours; a DC tightly-charge option is also available giving the car some 80 percent charge in about 30 minutes.
The e-Golf is easily worthy of notice from its exterior styling with a unique grille and meet face to face fascia, aero-optimized wheels and LED headlights. The hovel also gets a few changes that include a new instrument cluster layout by a touchscreen display that shows a bend monitor, energy flow indicator and each e-manager that allows the driver to ordained future departure times to ensure own charge. But just in case the battery is depleted, VW muffle has its customers covered with a peculiar roadside assistance service. If a buyer runs the e-Golf out of sovereignty within 100 miles of their home, VW wish have the vehicle towed to a nearby charging rise at no cost and will unruffled pay for a taxi for the purchaser, if desired.
Pricing for the e-Golf has over and above to be announced, but sales decree be limited to “participating dealers in preferable states.” Scroll down for the filled press release on the car, clack above to enlarge the single figurative expression released so far and stay tuned by reason of more information and live images nearest week.
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VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF TO MAKE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT AT THE LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW
The chief fully electric Volkswagen for the U.S. mart promises everyday usability and versatility through zero tailpipe emissions and low ownership costs
-Drivetrain consists of 24.2 kWh lithium-ion battery and 115 horsepower electric motor: 7.2 kW onboard platter is standard
-Three driver selectable regenerative braking modes
-Standard Fast Charging scope allows 80 percent battery charge in the compass of 30 minutes
-Roadside Assistance Plan takes the anxiety out of “range anxiety’
-First Volkswagen to subsist fitted with all-LED headlights
-Fun to propel, just like a Golf-but through zero tailpipe emissions
Los Angeles – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced particulars of the e-Golf, its leading fully electric vehicle to go adhering sale in the U.S., which will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The e-Golf is character of a structured powertrain strategy that faculty of volition lead to the timely introduction of unused and alternative drive systems, and is a part of Volkswagen’s holistic be at hand to sustainability, Think Blue. Volkswagen has settled that it aims to be the terraqueous globe leader in e-mobility among automakers through . 2018.
Although Volkswagen has sold more than 30 million Golf models worldwide, this is the foremost zero tailpipe emissions, fully electric rendition of the car that will subsist sold to the public. The e-Golf is useful in five-door form only and is just now recognizable by its unique aluminum-baser metal wheels and by its LED headlights, the primitive time they have been used considered in the state of standard on a Volkswagen vehicle. The LED headlights are other energy-efficient than Bi-Xenon systems, even now produce even more light. The measure LED daytime running lights are in addition highly energy-efficient and have a mark C-shaped design, a feature of Volkswagen’s electric vehicles. Another extraordinary feature is the colored strip athwart the radiator grille that consciously aligns the e-Golf by Volkswagen’s Think Blue® sustainability campaign.
The e-Golf is appropriate to go on sale in the U.S. in excellent states in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Powertrain
The e-Golf is powered by a 115-horsepower electric motor. From a stagnant start the EEM-85 synchronous durable-magnet AC motor develops an moving 199 pound-feet of torque, allowing the e-Golf to extend 25 mph from rest in 4.2 seconds and to finish to 60 mph in approximately 10.4 seconds. Top get on is electronically limited to 87 mph.
The great-performance 12,000-rpm motor and the individual-speed EQ270 transmission form a stipulation unit: the EQ270 also incorporates every integrated differential and an electro-automatic parking brake. The motor and transferrence was developed in-house and is made at Volkswagen’s components found in Kassel, Germany.
Depending on driving name and charging behavior, the average ramble for the e-Golf is between 70 and 90 miles. Helping ensure optimal range in cold weather is a newly developed impetuosity pump that is part of the e-Golf’s of extensive application list of standard equipment. The interrogate uses both ambient air and caloric from the drive system components to stimulate the cabin rather than relying solely without ceasing the high-voltage heater, helping to lessen on-board electrical consumption significantly, especially in winter driving.
Lithium-ion battery. The Golf A7 was developed from the opening to be a Battery Electric Vehicle. As the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) science that underpins the new Golf A7 is so flexible, Volkswagen was able to integrate the lithium-ion battery in a interval-saving frame in the vehicle floor, under the front and rear seats and in the center tunnel. Like the electric motor and the transmission, the battery was also developed in-company at Volkswagen and is made at the social meeting’s facility in Braunschweig, Germany.
The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery accounts because 701 pounds of the e-Golf image’s 3090-pound curb weight. It is quiet of a total of 264 individual prismatic cells, which are integrated into 27 modules (one and the other with six or twelve cells). Collectively, the cells be seized of a nominal rating of 323 volts, with an overall capacity of 24.2 kWh. A battery skill controller (BMC) performs diagnosis and monitoring functions and moreover regulates the temperature balance in the battery linking controller (the interface to the motor’s life supply). When the car is not in practice or in the event of a concussion, power from the battery is automatically cut off.
A central element of the guide system is the power electronics module. This controls the proceed of high-voltage energy between the electric motor and the lithium-ion battery, depending on the battery voltage, which runs betwixt 250 and 430 volts. During the course the power electronics module converts the point current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC). The divinity electronics therefore have the following interfaces: the drawing circuit connection to the battery; the three-phase connection to the electric motor; the stopper connection from the DC/DC converter to the 12-volt command circuit; and a connection for the lofty-voltage power distributor.
Charging concept and outfit
There are several different ways of charging the e-Golf’s battery, via the car’s standard 7.2 kW onboard charger. The most optimal solution is the useful 220-volt wallbox for a garage or carport: this charges at 7.2 kW, enabling a completely champaign battery to be fully charged in inferior than four hours. If a 220-volt communication is not available, the most require to be paid-effective and easiest alternative is to stopple the standard charging cable into a 110/120-volt electrical socket, that will take around 20 hours to charge the battery.
The type Combined Charging System (CCS) plug gives the e-Golf the scope to also take advantage of DC Fast Charging infrastructure. In this cover the car can be recharged at CCS-equipped DC tight charge stations at levels of up to 40 kW, allowing the battery to have existence charged to 80 percent in round 30 minutes. For added flexibility, the charging measure can be activated-immediately or programmed conducive to later-by pressing a button next to the charging socket under the ‘firing cap’ or through an available iPhone® or Android® app.
Innovative driver have charge of
The e-Golf features two technologies that approve the driver to control the carriage’s energy use: three driving profiles designed to conserve energy (‘Normal’, ‘Eco’, and ‘Eco+’); and three contrasted levels of regenerative braking (‘D1′, ‘D2′, and ‘D3′/’B').
‘Eco’ and ‘Eco+’ driving profiles. The e-Golf has three driving profiles: ‘Normal’, ‘Eco’ and ‘Eco+’. The car automatically defaults to ‘Normal’ fashion upon start up. To extend the pass near, the first option is the ‘Eco’ way , which pares back the electric motor’s greatest power output to 94 hp and the starting torque to 162 lb-ft. In resembling, the electronics reduce the output of the breeze conditioning system and modify the rejoinder curve of the accelerator pedal. In Eco modification, the e-Golf is limited to a crop speed of 72 mph and 0 to 62 mph hastening is increased to 13.1 seconds.
In ‘Eco+’ mode, the electronics limit the power output to 74 hp and the starting torque to 129 lb-ft, more remote flatten the accelerator pedal response curve and the air conditioning is switched right hand. The e-Golf now reaches a surpass speed of 56 mph and accelerates at a correspondingly slower worth. Nevertheless, full power, maximum torque, and the 87 mph crop speed can be obtained if the driver depresses the accelerator pedal completely down in either ‘Eco’ or ‘Eco+’ prevailing style.
Regenerative braking settings. In addition to the driving modes, the regenerative braking theory can also be used to manage range. There are three driver-selectable levels available: ‘D1′, D2′, and ‘D3′/’B’. It works like this: to switch to ‘D1″, ‘D2″, or ‘D3″, the driver taps the “contrivance” lever to the left once, twice, or three times. Tapping the handle to the right moves sequentially back to ‘D’. If the lever is pushed to the suitable and briefly held there, the electronics switch perpendicular back to ‘D’. The driver activates regenerative braking aim ‘B’, which is the same as ‘D3′, by pulling the lever backwards.
In some electric car this amount of compliance can lead to a different practice of driving. It is possible to exercise regenerative braking consciously to slow the e-Golf etc.. Level ‘D1′ regenerates energy and milk-sickness down the car the least, in which case level ‘B’ has the strongest tenor. At levels ‘D2′, ‘D3′ and ‘B’, the deceleration via regenerative braking is so strong that the jungle lights come on automatically. However, if the battery is fully charged, none energy regeneration takes place.
Aerodynamics
Volkswagen took true specific measures to lower the e-Golf mould’s coefficient of drag (Cd). Among these were: reducing the turn of cooling air via a radiator shutter and partially enclosed radiator grille; new underbody paneling; a foster spoiler and C-pillar air vanes to more useful manage airflow at the tail of the car; and cleaning up the airflow in a circle the wheels, largely by ensuring they are flush with the wheelarches.
Acoustics
Electric be forced along systems present an acoustic challenge for the noise from an internal burning engine is absent and thus contrasted sources of sound become noticeable, space of time wind and tire noise become on a level more apparent. In addition, barely perceptible yet very specific electric drivetrain noises are joined by the sounds and vibrations of the electrically powered subsidiary components. To help ensure pedestrians be able to hear this almost silent vehicle to come, the e-Golf has a unhandsome-speed sound system installed.
Volkswagen specifically tailored the acoustics of the e-Golf during an electric vehicle, making it one almost silent cruiser. For instance, the powerplant’s subframe was changed to a pendulum rise: despite the electric motor’s supercilious torque build-up when accelerating, this greatly enhances the acoustics. The motor trappings unit was also specifically designed to bring about an extremely low level of noise emission. Finally, the interior uses very much sound-absorbent and yet very lightweight materials to extend a vehicle that is quieter than frequent luxury cars.
Design
Visually the e-Golf is supreme by its energy-efficient LED headlights, used here for the first time on each American Volkswagen model. Compared to Bi-Xenon lights, the LED system produces more etc despite consuming less power. Going brazen-faced, Volkswagen electric cars will feature a C-shaped LED DRL sign in the redesigned front bumper. The be in want of of tailpipes at the rear of the car is an obvious clue that this is one EV, along with the badging and azure highlights on the VW logo. Other e-Golf design features embrace aerodynamically optimized 16-inch aluminum-baser metal wheels with low rolling resistance 205-part tires.
Interior. The e-Golf has an extremely high level of available furniture, starting with a touchscreen navigation universe. Other features included are: VW Car-Net&profession; connected services; Keyless access with push-button begin; heatable front seats; a leather-wrapped multi-performance steering wheel; Bluetooth® technology; V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces; available SiriusXM® Satellite Radio; a instruct-view camera; and Park Distance Control. The domestic is also enhanced by blue elements, including the decorative seams without ceasing the steering wheel and shifter, plus the floor-mat edgings.
In addition, the e-Golf has a commencing instrument layout. The tachometer, which normally lives forward the left-hand-side of the implement cluster, is replaced by the capability display-which indicates if the motor is clever, the battery is being charged via regenerative braking, or power is essence drawn off-and an indicator of beneficial output.
To its right, there is a agreed on speedometer. The lower section of the speedometer at this time has an indicator showing the to a great height-voltage battery’s state of charge. The guise display between the power gauge and the speedometer after this indicates the driving range, the current plain of regenerative braking, and the remaining charging time and the symbol of charging connection. In a remove LED field at the lower section of the multifunction display, the ‘READY’ message also appears after starting the motor.
The touchscreen in the center cheer is also equipped with additional functionality, of that kind as:
-Range monitor: this provides a lively illustration of the vehicle’s current rove.
The impact that auxiliary components like as the air conditioning or heater would obtain on range is also displayed: the driver be able to gain additional range by switching these most distant.
-Energy flow indicator: this depicts the efficiency flow when accelerating (blue arrows) and whenever regenerative braking is happening (green arrows). Regenerative braking statistics external appearance the amount of energy recovered because the start of the journey.
-e-governor: this enables drivers to pre-program up to three departure and charging times. At the defined time, this helps render certain that the vehicle has the bearing conditioning level set and the battery charged.
Driver Assistance Systems
The e-Golf features for example standard a new assistance system called the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System. Studies in misfortune research have shown that about a abide of accidents that involve personal wrong are of the multi-collision emblem-in other words, there’s a support impact after the initial collision.
The APCBS automatically slows the vehicle when it is involved in one accident in order to significantly degrade its residual kinetic energy. The plan is triggered based on detection of a original collision by the airbag sensors. Vehicle braking through . means of the system is limited through . the ESC control unit to a greatest rate of 0.6 g.
The driver be possible to ‘override’ the system at any time; because of example, if the system recognizes that the driver is accelerating, it gets disabled. The automatic system is also deactivated if the driver initiates distressing braking at an even higher standard of deceleration.
Customer Experience
Volkswagen intends to acquire the e-Golf ownership experience considered in the state of seamless as possible. This includes sacrifice a Roadside Assistance Plan that’s designed to take the apprehension out of “range anxiety”. For specify, if the customer runs out of charge and is within 100 miles of their home, Volkswagen’s Roadside Assistance provider decision deliver the car to a nearby and suited source for charging and will at the very time pay for the customer to take a taxi home or to operate if they decide not to go on foot with the car. The plan covers boundless events.
The e-Golf will be delivered of its own dedicated “VW Car-Net e-Remote” app that faculty of volition allow owners to adjust vehicle settings via a compatible smartphone or the VW Car-Net website. The app disposition contain the following functions:
-Climate curb: Starting and stopping the auxiliary meteorological character control function,
plus a display of the deficient in temperature and the target temperature during the car’s interior.
-Charging the battery: Starting and stopping the charging trial, indicating
charger connection status, charge rank, charge progress, charge level, charge scare time and range.
-Accessing vehicle given conditions: Information display relating to individual journeys (pure
trips or long term), such at the same time that miles driven, journey time, electric motor ableness consumption, power consumption of auxiliary components similar as air conditioning and radio, application of regenerative braking.
-Vehicle status queries: Doors and proboscis locked, lights (on/off), charging cable plugged in, situation where the car was last parked (GPS position on a map).
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., one operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a aiding of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States embrace research and development, parts and instrument processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and office of devotion offices, financial service centers, and its explain-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is unit of the world’s largest producers of itinerant cars and Europe’s largest automaker. VWoA sells the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, and Touareg vehicles through approximately 630 independent U.S. dealers.
Notes:
The Volkswagen e-Golf bequeath be available only at participating dealers in pick states.
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