Concept Ice Vehicle

Concept Ice Vehicle
  • Concept Ice Vehicle

The Concept Ice Vehicle or CIV was a bio-fuelled, propeller-powered vehicle that was developed for the Andrew Regan / Andrew Moon bid to cross the Antarctic in 2009. The Expedition was re-scheduled to November 2010 and the Ice Vehicle was re-engineered and renamed the Winston Wong Bio-Inspired Ice Vehicle BIV. Professor Winston Wong is the sponsor of the Moon Regan Transantarctic Expedition 2010[1] . The Expedition has several key objectives: to show that the right motorised vehicles can operate successfully and efficiently in the Antarctic, to successfully complete a transantarctic crossing and to help researchers at Imperial College London gather useful data on vehicle emissions, the performance of biofuels and human performance under extreme conditions[2]. Few ground vehicles have, to date, been successful there; researchers who work across the continent tend to rely on air travel, which may be more environmentally damaging.

Contents

Development

The CIV was originally designed and engineered by Kieron Bradley - chassis designer for Lotus F1. Later changes and modifications were undertaken by the Expedition team and engineers at Imperial College London.

Specifications

  • Suspension: all-round independent suspension to cope with rough terrain and sastrugi
  • Engine: R259 oilhead BMW motorcycle engine, running on E85 bio-ethanol
  • Dimensions: 4.5m long x 4.5m wide
  • Weight: 690 kg
  • Top speed: 84 mph

Testing

The CIV underwent pre-expedition testing in Sweden in March 2009.

See also

References

  1. ^ Moon-Regan Trans Antarctic Expedition. "Moon-Regan Trans Antarctic Expedition". http://www.transantarcticexpedition.com/winston-wong/. 
  2. ^ Imperial technology supports expedition across the most inhospitable continent on Earth. "Imperial technology supports expedition across the most inhospitable continent on Earth". http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_11-6-2010-12-4-0. 

External links

http://www.gizmag.com/lotus-deploys-unique-concept-ice-vehicle-to-the-antarctic/9849/


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • ICE 1 — ICE 1 Manufacturer various Constructed 1989 to 1993 Refurbishment 2005 to 2008 …   Wikipedia

  • Ice — This article is about water ice. For the broader concept of ices as used in the planetary sciences, see volatiles. For other uses, see Ice (disambiguation) …   Wikipedia

  • Hybrid electric vehicle — The Toyota Prius is the world s top selling hybrid car, with cumulative global sales of 2.36 million units by August 2011.[1] A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle which combines a conventional internal …   Wikipedia

  • Flexible-fuel vehicle — For other types of vehicles, see Alternative fuel vehicle and Hybrid vehicle. The Ford Model T was the first commercial flex fuel vehicle. The engine was capable of running on gasoline or ethanol, or a mix of both. A flexible fuel vehicle (FFV)… …   Wikipedia

  • Hybrid vehicle drivetrain — Articleissues cleanup = January 2008 introrewrite = January 2008 Hybrid Vehicles make use of both an on board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and a fueled power source for vehicle propulsion. There are many ways to accomplish this.Types …   Wikipedia

  • Electric vehicle — Sustainable energy Renewable energy …   Wikipedia

  • Low-energy vehicle — A Low energy vehicle is any type of vehicle that uses less energy than a regular petroleum fuel vehicle. Higher efficiency can be achieved by changing the vehicle s design, and/or by modifying its powertrain. Energy consumption as low as 5 12.5… …   Wikipedia

  • Hybrid vehicle — For other types of hybrid transportation, see Hybrid vehicle (disambiguation). Hybrid technology redirects here. For the company formerly known as Hybrid Technologies, see Li ion Motors. Honda Insight hybrid …   Wikipedia

  • Green vehicle — The Toyota Prius is the world s top selling hybrid car, with cumulative global sales of 2.0 million units by September 2010,[1] and has become the icon of green cars. A green vehicle or environmentally friendly vehicle …   Wikipedia

  • Wind-powered vehicle — Wind powered vehicles have traditionally been associated with seafaring vehicles that, until the advent of steam engines, relied primarily upon winds which were used to drive the sails of such vehicles to their destinations. In the Western world …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”