Lohner–Porsche
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Lohner–Porsche is a term encompassing several electric vehicles designed by Ferdinand Porsche and manufactured at Lohner-Werke in the early 1900s. They include the first hybrid electric vehicle and the first commercial hub motor car. The hybrid "Mixed" or "Mixte" racecars are powered by a gasoline engine which drives four electric motors, one in each wheel hub. The battery-powered "Touring" or "Chaise" commercial cars utilize only two front-wheel hub motors.[2][1]
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Lohner-Porsche | |
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1900 Lohner-Porsche "Mixte" four-wheel-hub-motor gasoline-electric racecar[1] | |
Overview | |
Also called | Lohner–Porsche Electromobile |
Production | 1900–1920s[2] |
Designer | Ferdinand Porsche |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Horseless Carriage |
Body style | 2-seater convertible 4-seater |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 10–80 hp[2] two or four hub-mounted electric motors, driven by battery-electric motors or petrol-electric motors. |
Dimensions | |
Curb weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
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