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Specifications
For release: January 9, 2005, 12:01 a.m. EST
GM Sequel
General
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Vehicle type: |
all-wheel-drive crossover vehicle with fuel cell and by-wire technology |
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Chassis: |
aluminum substructures |
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Body: |
aluminum body / frame integral structure with aluminum panels |
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Seating capacity: |
4 or 5 |
Dimensions
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Wheelbase |
119.7 / 3040 |
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Length (in / mm): |
196.6 / 4994 |
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Width (in / mm): |
77.4 / 1966 |
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Height (in / mm): |
66.8 / 1697 |
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Curb weight (lb / kg): |
4774 / 2170 |
Fuel storage system
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Type: |
3 carbon composite high-pressure tanks for hydrogen mounted in the sandwich chassis |
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Service pressure (psi / bars): |
10,000 / 700 |
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Storage capacity (lb / kg): |
17.6 / 8 |
Fuel cell power module
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Power (kW): |
73 |
Battery system
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Type: |
lithium ion high-power battery pack |
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Power (kW): |
65 |
Electric traction system
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Front system: |
3-phase asynchronous electric motor with integrated power electronics and planetary gear |
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Power (kW): |
60 |
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Torque at the wheels (lb-ft / Nm): |
1740 / 2350 |
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Gear ratio: |
10.95:1 |
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Rear system: |
2 3-phase permanent magnet synchronous electric wheel hub motors |
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Power (kW): |
2 times 25 |
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Torque (lb-ft / Nm): |
2 times 369 / 500 |
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Gear ratio: |
1:1 |
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Total traction power (kW): |
110 |
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Total torque at wheels (lb-ft/Nm): |
2506 / 3398 |
Performance
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Acceleration 0-60 mph (sec): |
< 10 |
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Top speed |
90 / 145 |
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Operating range (miles / km): |
300 / 480 |
| Contact: Renee McClelland |