The APU is an interchangeable range extender module designed to reside in combination with an electric vehicle’s (EV) architecture, extending the vehicle’s range. APUs implemented into the propulsion system provide the capability to extend the range from 20-40 miles (AER) to a total of 200-350 miles when needed.
According to the company, this marks an advancement in the evolution of the Hybrid Electric Vehicle and could accelerate development of Range Extended Hybrid Electric Vehicles (ReHEV) by mainstream automakers.
Gary Rogers, president and CEO of FEV, said: “FEV developed this concept to offer a viable solution to the limitations of current Hybrid Vehicle technology. Application of this technology in a production vehicle will change the way consumers view Hybrid Electric vehicles.”
