Goodwin-Young: Linc-Volt
Jonathan Goodwin and Niel Young have teamed up to bring you the most unlikely contender for the alternative class of the Automotive X Prize: a converted 1959 Lincoln Continental, with electric drive and a range-extending biodiesel generator. Even if they don't win, they sure will be racing in style! Check out the new page on the Linc-Volt, or read on the same info presented via HTML.
Short Description: 2-seat E-REV Lincoln Continental
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Background and Details
- The Linc Volt team is led by Neil Young (of rock and roll fame) and Johnathan Goodwin
- They are retrofitting Neil Young's 1959 Lincoln Continental into an electric vehicle (EV), plus a biodiesel genset
- Goodwin owns H-line Conversions, which specializes in turning gas-guzzling behemoths into hybrids
- Niel Young, in association with Shakey Pictures, is making a film of the conversion (+potentially their role in the AXP)
- They are using UQM Technologies motors and controllers
- They have test driven the EV conversion: "fast and quiet"
- They've gotten lots of great press for this effort so far, but technical details are actually rather sparse
- Their claim of 100 MPG may not include the electricity used, i.e. we're not sure what their "MPGe" actually is
- References: Linc-Volt LV News ABG CNN ThrashersWheat LateShow LincolnContinental TestDrive TheStar
Vehicle Stats
MPGe
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100 MPG
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Weight
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5100 lbs
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L x W x H (ft)
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19.5 x 6.7 x 4.7
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HP
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? (original engine 350 HP)
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0-60 MPH
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? seconds
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Top Speed
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? MPH
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Range
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? miles all-electric
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Battery Info
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? kWH
? lbs |
Charge Time
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?h (?V * ?A)
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Motor
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UQM
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Engine
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biodiesel genset
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Cd x Frontal Area
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<? x ? ft^2
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Hey Eric, just saying hello and I am sorry that we have not done a better job on our site, however it looks as though you are doing a fine job advertising for all of us. I really like what you have done and if you need any help in the future just give me a call, 888 456 9824. Thanks and keep up the good work. Sincerely, Daniel Kolsky Revolucion Motors