eRuf Model A

The eRuf Model A was an early 2000s all-electric concept sports car built by German automobile manufacturer Ruf Automobile. The car was powered by a UQM Technologies[3] propulsion system (a UQM PowerPhase 150). The car has a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph)[4] and was capable of producing 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) of power and 479 lb⋅ft (649 N⋅m) of torque.[1] Estimated range per charge was 250–320 km (155–199 mi), depending on performance level, using iron-phosphate, lithium-ion batteries built by Axeon plc of Great Britain.[5] During coasting the engine works as a generator producing electricity to charge the batteries.[2]

eRuf Model A
Overview
ManufacturerRuf Automobile
Also calledRuf Greenster
Production2008
AssemblyPfaffenhausen, Germany
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel drive
RelatedPorsche 911
Powertrain
Electric motormotor output up to 201 bhp (150 kW), 480 ft⋅lb (649 N⋅m), 3-phase AC induction motor
Battery96-cell lithium-ion battery pack[1]
Dimensions
Curb weight1,910 kg (4,211 lb)[2]

If a production car were to be built, it would be able to use a clutchless one- or two-speed transmission with no reverse gear as the electric motor can spin forward or in reverse.[1] Ruf engaged Calmotors[6] in Camarillo, California, specialized in the implementation of hybrid electric and electric only powertrain design, to combine the latest generation of lithium-ion batteries with its motor.[2]

Ruf announced that it hoped to begin production of the eRuf in the fall of 2009.[1] This did not happen, and at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Ruf announced a new model, the eRUF Greenster, with limited production planned to commence at the end of 2010.[7]

References
  1. Jake Holmes (October 2008). "Ruf eRuf Concept Model A - Car News". Car and Driver. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  2. "eRUF Concept Model A 2008 "Emotion without Emission"" (PDF) (Press release). Ruf Automobiles. 10 October 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  3. "UQM Technologies". Uqm.com. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
  4. Nick Hall (13 November 2008). "eRuf Model A (electric Porsche 911)". MSN Cars. Archived from the original on 1 March 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
  5. "Electric Drive Transportation Association". Electricdrive.org. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
  6. "CalMotors' Green Performance ECU Powers the eRuf from Ruf Automobile". Calmotors press release. Forbes. 27 October 2008. Retrieved 19 January 2009.
  7. Abuelsamid, Sam (4 March 2009). "Geneva 2009: Ruf Greenster evolves the electric Porsche concept". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
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