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Los Angeles auto show 2016: Jaguar reveals electric I-Pace, Ford shows Ecosport for U.S.
Written by Bill Visnic
The 2016 Los Angeles auto show kicked off with Fordconfirming longstanding speculation the company will sell a version of itsEcosport subcompact crossover in North America and Jaguar revealing the I-PaceConcept, a stunning battery-electric crossover slated for production. There"s time to ponder the implications: neither vehiclewill be on the road until 2018. Jaguar said the I-Pace Concept is a "production preview" ofthe battery-electric I-Pace due to be shown in final production form next year.The company engineered a specific platform for the 5-seat crossover that has 90kWh lithium-ion battery and a synchronous permanent-magnet electric motor oneach axle for all-wheel-drive propulsion. The I-Pace Concept, shown with the 90 kWh battery, has aclaimed driving range that exceeds 500 km (311 mi) on the NEDC driving cycle.Jaguar said the twin electric motors generate a total of about 394 hp and 700Nm. Acceleration from 0-60 mph comes in roughly 4 s. Jaguar said the I-Paceconcept is a relatively compact 184.5 in. (4680 mm) long, but the propulsionsystem allows for maximized interior space.The I-Pace has a double-wishbone front suspension and a multilinkrear suspension. <br /> Ford, meanwhile, revealed at an event outside the LA showthe North America-specific version of the Ecosport subcompact crossover thatalready is sold in many other world markets. The Ecosport gets specificexterior and interior styling for North America and will be available witheither a turbocharged 1.0-L 3-cylinder or a turbocharged 2.0-L 4-cylinderengine; 2.0-L models a fitted with standard all-wheel-drive. Ford did notprovide power figures for either engine or other technical details. The Ecosport will have many of Ford"s latest electronic features, including the Fordpass app to enable remote starting and locking/unlocking and information on operating parameters such as fuel level and odometer reading.<br />
Date written: 15-Nov-2016 03:49 EST
More of this article on the SAE International Website
ID: 5786
Written by Bill Visnic
The 2016 Los Angeles auto show kicked off with Fordconfirming longstanding speculation the company will sell a version of itsEcosport subcompact crossover in North America and Jaguar revealing the I-PaceConcept, a stunning battery-electric crossover slated for production. There"s time to ponder the implications: neither vehiclewill be on the road until 2018. Jaguar said the I-Pace Concept is a "production preview" ofthe battery-electric I-Pace due to be shown in final production form next year.The company engineered a specific platform for the 5-seat crossover that has 90kWh lithium-ion battery and a synchronous permanent-magnet electric motor oneach axle for all-wheel-drive propulsion. The I-Pace Concept, shown with the 90 kWh battery, has aclaimed driving range that exceeds 500 km (311 mi) on the NEDC driving cycle.Jaguar said the twin electric motors generate a total of about 394 hp and 700Nm. Acceleration from 0-60 mph comes in roughly 4 s. Jaguar said the I-Paceconcept is a relatively compact 184.5 in. (4680 mm) long, but the propulsionsystem allows for maximized interior space.The I-Pace has a double-wishbone front suspension and a multilinkrear suspension. <br /> Ford, meanwhile, revealed at an event outside the LA showthe North America-specific version of the Ecosport subcompact crossover thatalready is sold in many other world markets. The Ecosport gets specificexterior and interior styling for North America and will be available witheither a turbocharged 1.0-L 3-cylinder or a turbocharged 2.0-L 4-cylinderengine; 2.0-L models a fitted with standard all-wheel-drive. Ford did notprovide power figures for either engine or other technical details. The Ecosport will have many of Ford"s latest electronic features, including the Fordpass app to enable remote starting and locking/unlocking and information on operating parameters such as fuel level and odometer reading.<br />
Date written: 15-Nov-2016 03:49 EST
More of this article on the SAE International Website
ID: 5786
