LincVolt
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LincVolt is a 1959 Lincoln Continental, owned by musician Neil Young, that was converted into a more fuel-efficient, hybrid demonstrator vehicle.
LincVolt participated in the Xprize Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize. The LincVolt team had to withdraw from the X Prize competition as they were making a car whereas the purpose of the competition was to produce a commercial business plan.[1]
A documentary film was being produced by Larry Johnson before his death on January 21, 2010.[2]
On the morning of November 9, 2010, a fire started in LincVolt's charging system while it was recharging at a warehouse belonging to Young. The car was damaged, but it has been restored.[3][4] The last version of the LincVolt's hybrid engine uses Domestic-Green Carbon-Neutral Cellulosic Ethanol from Biomass.[5]
Versions
Version 1: Prototype
- Prime builder: Johnathan Goodwin of H-Line Conversions, Wichita, Kansas[6]
- Generator: Mazda Wankel engine
- Prime mover electric motor: UQM 15 kW prime mover
- Batteries: ?
Version 2010
In 2010 Neil Young gave a speech at the Specialty Equipment Market Association convention.[7]
- Prime builder: Roy Brizio Street Rods, San Francisco; Perrone Robotics; and Johnathan Goodwin
- Generator: Capstone Microturbine 30 kW
- Prime mover electric motor: UQM 150 kW prime mover
- Batteries: Thunder Sky lithium iron phosphate battery pack made in China, #110 of 110 Amp-Hour
Version 2011: After the fire
- Prime builder: Roy Brizio Street Rods, San Francisco; and Perrone Robotics
- Generator: Capstone Microturbine 30 kW
- Prime mover electric motor: UQM 150 kW prime mover
- Batteries: A123 Systems lithium-ion battery pack[8]
References
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External links
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Articles
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- 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