Metrocab Revisited

Metrocab is an electric vehicle with an internal combustion engine (range extender) powering a matched generator, charging the battery pack and providing energy directly to the electric motors. Although Metrocab is fully self-charging while in normal operation, a Portable Electric Vehicle Supply Extension (EVSE) is also available for ‘home’ charging from a domestic mains socket.

A ‘Digital Differential’ replaces the mechanical differential and eliminates the mechanical losses associated with conventional internal combustion and hybrid drive trains, giving improved motor control, traction and performance - with zero maintenance.