Lincvolt
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Production | 1959 |
| Assembly | Wixom, Michigan, United States (Wixom Assembly Plant) |
| Predecessor | Lincoln Continental |
| Class | large car (EPA) |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Designer | John Najjar |
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, http://www.lincvolt.com/lincvolt_about,[3] 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."
In short to Repower the American Dream.
Lincvolt partook of the Xprize Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE. The Lincvolt team had to withdraw from the Xprize as lincvolt team were making one car whereas Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE wanted a more 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 plugged in recharging at warehouse belonging to Neil Young. The car was damaged, but is in the process of being restored.[6][7]
Contents |
[edit] Version 1 / Prototype
[edit] Prime Builder
- Johnathan Goodwin of H-Line Conversions Wichata Kansas [8]
[edit] Generator
- Mazda Rotatory ?
[edit] Prime Mover Electric Motor
- UQM 150 KW prime mover
[edit] Batteries
- ?
[edit] Version 2010
In 2010 Neil Young gave a speech at SEMA [9]
[edit] Prime Builder
- Roy Brizio Street Rods (SFO) and Perrone Robotic and Johnathan Goodwin
[edit] Generator
- Capstone Microturbine 30 KW
[edit] Prime Mover Electric Motor
- UQM 150 KW prime mover
[edit] Batteries
- Thunder Sky Battery pack (Lithium Iron Phosphate) made in china
- #110 of 110 Amp-Hour
[edit] Version 2011 After the Fire
[edit] Prime Builder
- Roy Brizio Street Rods (SFO) and Perrone Robotic
[edit] Generator
- Capstone Microturbine 30 KW
[edit] Prime Mover Electric Motor
- UQM 150 KW prime mover
[edit] Batteries
- TBD[citation needed] Canadian Energy company ?
[edit] References
- ^ "Products of UQM electric Motors". uqm. http://www.uqm.com/propulsion_specs.php. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ^ "Products Capstone Microturbine". capstoneturbine. http://www.capstoneturbine.com/prodsol/products/. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ^ "About lincvolt". Lincvolt. 2010-11-10. http://www.lincvolt.com/lincvolt_about. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
- ^ "Lincvolt withdraws from X-Prize, will focus on "main goal"". 2009-07-22. http://green.autoblog.com/2009/07/22/lincvolt-withdraws-from-x-prize-will-focus-on-main-goal/. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ^ "LINCVOLT TEAM MEMBER LARRY JOHNSON REMEMBERED". green.autoblog.com. 2010-01-22. http://www.lincvolt.com/lincvolt_larryjohnson. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ^ "Official Statement by Neil Young on Yesterday's Fire(of Lincvolt)". Neil Young. 2010-11-10. http://neilyoungnews.thrasherswheat.org/2010/11/official-statement-by-neil-young-on.html. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
- ^ "Video of Lincvolt after the fire being restored". shakeypictures. 2010-12-21. http://www.shakeypictures.com/lincvoltwebcamreview/play-2010-12-21.html. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ^ "Prime Builder of Lincvolt Johnathan Goodwin of H-Line Conversions". H-Line Conversions. 2011-02-10. http://www.hlineconversion.com/index.php. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ^ "Neil Young & Lincvolt at SEMA 2010- Part 1". 2011-02-10. http://www.youtube.com/user/Lincvolt#p/a/u/1/ynT_1l0kclA. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
[edit] External links
- Lincvolt - Repowering the American Dream
- Young, Neil (2008). "Neil Young Vies For X-Prize". The Huffington Post. October 30. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/30/neil-young-vies-for-x-pri_n_139369.html. Retrieved March 9, 2009
- Young, Neil (2008). "How To Save A Major Automobile Company". The Huffington Post. November 13. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/neil-young/how-to-save-a-major-autom_b_143749.html. 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
