LincVolt

LincVolt
Overview
Manufacturer Ford
Production 1959
Assembly Wixom, Michigan, United States
(Wixom Assembly Plant)
Designer John Najjar
Body and chassis
Class large car (EPA)
Body style 2-door convertible
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine Plug-in hybrid
150 kW (200 hp)electric motor/generator units[1]
Capstone Microturbine 30 kilowatts (40 hp) range extender/internal combustion engine biodiesel [2]
Transmission none
Dimensions
Wheelbase 131.0 in (3,327 mm)
Length 1959: 227.1 in (5,768 mm)
Width 1959: 80.1 in (2,035 mm)
Height 1959: 56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Curb weight 5,000–5,700 lb (2,300–2,600 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor Lincoln Continental

LincVolt is a 1959 Lincoln Continental, owned by musician Neil Young, that was converted into a more fuel-efficient, hybrid demonstrator vehicle.

According to the LincVolt website, the goal of the LincVolt project is "to inspire a generation by creating a clean automobile propulsion technology that serves the needs of the 21st Century and delivers performance that is a reflection of the driver's spirit. By creating this new power technology, Lincvolt hopes to reduce the demand for petro-fuels enough to eliminate the need for war over energy supplies, thereby enhancing the security of the USA and other nations throughout the world." [3]

LincVolt participated in the Xprize Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize. The LincVolt team had to withdraw from the X Prize competition as they were making a car whereas the purpose of the competition was to produce a commercial business plan.[4]

A documentary film was being produced by Larry Johnson before his death on January 21, 2010.[5]

On the morning of November 9, 2010, a fire started in LincVolt's charging system while it was recharging at a warehouse belonging to Young. The car was damaged, but it has been restored.[6][7] The last version of the LincVolt's hybrid engine uses Domestic-Green Carbon-Neutral Cellulosic Ethanol from Biomass. [8]

Versions

Version 1: Prototype

  • Prime builder: Johnathan Goodwin of H-Line Conversions, Wichita, Kansas[9]
  • Generator: Mazda Rotatory ?
  • Prime mover electric motor: UQM 15 kW prime mover
  • Batteries: ?

Version 2010

In 2010 Neil Young gave a speech at the Specialty Equipment Market Association convention.[10]

Version 2011: After the fire

References

  1. ↑ "Products of UQM electric Motors". uqm. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  2. ↑ "Products Capstone Microturbine". capstoneturbine. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  3. ↑ "About lincvolt". Lincvolt. 2010-11-10. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  4. ↑ Neil Young (2009-07-22). "Lincvolt withdraws from X-Prize, will focus on "main goal"". green.autoblog.com. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  5. ↑ "LincVolt Team Member Larry Johnson Remembered". green.autoblog.com. 2010-01-22. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  6. ↑ "Official Statement by Neil Young on Yesterday's Fire(of Lincvolt)". Neil Young. 2010-11-10. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  7. ↑ "Video of Lincvolt after the fire being restored". shakeypictures. 2010-12-21. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  8. ↑ "Lincvolt technology".
  9. ↑ "Prime Builder of Lincvolt Johnathan Goodwin of H-Line Conversions". H-Line Conversions. 2011-02-10. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  10. ↑ "Neil Young & Lincvolt at SEMA 2010- Part 1". 2011-02-10. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  11. ↑ http://www.lincvolt.com/lincvolt_lincvoltgazette

Articles

  • Young, Neil (2008-10-30). "Neil Young Vies For X-Prize". The Huffington Post. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
  • Young, Neil (2008-11-13). "How To Save A Major Automobile Company". The Huffington Post. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
  • Young, Neil (2008-01-31) Update on Neil Young's Lincvolt: UQM is working on the propulsion system
  • Young, Neil (2007-11-18) NPR Weekend Edition Sunday, Making SUVs Run Cleaner, Farther on Biodiesel
  • Young, Neil (2008) Neil Young Visits Sun With His Linc Volt Car
  • Young, Neil (2007-11-20) CNN Gas guzzlers get new lives -- as tire-smoking hybrids
  • Young, Neil (2009-03-09), Dailynews.net Musician Neil Young taps Hays commerce
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