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The Renaissance of Range Extenders

  • 01-07-2025
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The article delves into the renaissance of range extenders in electric vehicles, particularly in China, where they are being used to extend the range of large SUVs without the need for massive battery capacities. It explores the market dynamics, consumer preferences, and legislative impacts that are driving the resurgence of range extenders. The article also examines the technical challenges and trade-offs involved in integrating range extenders into existing BEV platforms, focusing on packaging, NVH, modularity, performance, and cost. It highlights the importance of optimizing engine and battery concepts, as well as operating strategies, to achieve a balanced and efficient range extender solution. The article concludes by emphasizing the potential of range extenders to accelerate global electrification and their broader application beyond the Chinese market.

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Title
The Renaissance of Range Extenders
Authors
Dr. Christian Martin
Dr. Alexander Harrich
Dipl.-Ing. Johannes Linderl
Dr. Peter Ebner
Publication date
01-07-2025
Publisher
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
Published in
MTZ worldwide / Issue 7-8/2025
Electronic ISSN: 2192-9114
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s38313-025-2075-9
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