ALPHA’S STRATEGY BEHIND
Introduction
In order to achieve sufficient driving range, electric vehicles are commonly built on a chassis where the space between the wheels (wheelbase) is configured for installation of a battery pack. The battery pack serves as the main power source and is comprised of individual cells which are kept around 68°F and 77°F in temperature within the pack. The goal of such battery pack is to output a high level of energy while maintaining a low level of heat and made with lightweight materials for driving efficiency in addition to requirements related to vehicle weight. Based on a study conducted by the Federal Highway Administration in 2022, people living in the U.S. drive an average of 12,785 miles, which is equivalent to 35 miles a day. Alpha plans to equip its EVs with range capacity which is sufficient for annual driving needs and on an electric vehicle platform that minimizes energy loss.
Powerful and Efficient
Alpha has been developing its electric vehicle system plans from early on to achieve efficient driving performance. Through its research, the company plans integration of Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) formulated Lithium-Ion 21700 (D=21mm x L=70mm) high-capacity cylindrical battery cells with a nominal capacity range of 224 Amp Hours (Ah) to 250 Amp Hours (Ah). We currently find this to be a solid solution for power efficiency and with integrated liquid cooling, Alpha anticipates its EVs to be equipped with an optimized electric propulsion system.
The Logic Behind Our Development
The Wolf Truck, a priority in Alpha’s vehicle production plan, is designed with a wheelbase of around 2,800mm and chassis frame width of 1,150mm. This is ample space to install a battery pack comprised of up to 8 modules of NMC 21700 Lithium-Ion battery cells with a capacity of 42.5V-45V per module which equates to a total operating Voltage of up to 400V. The total energy capacity of such battery pack is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and calculated by multiplying the average Nominal Capacity of 237Ah by Battery Voltage of 350V and then dividing the result by 1,000, which equates to approximately 83kWh.
A midsize electric passenger vehicle weighing around 4,500lbs and equipped with a similar energy capacity operates at a range of between 3.3 to 3.8 miles per kWh. This kind of EV travels anywhere between 250 miles to 275+ miles before needing to be recharged. The average weight of gasoline-powered midsize passenger vehicles is around 3,300lbs and comes with a 350lbs to 450lbs engine installed. If such gasoline vehicle was converted into an EV, the engine (350lbs-450lbs), gas tank (16 Gallons at 133lbs), exhaust (50lbs), radiator (25lbs), and fuel lines would be replaced with a battery pack (1200lbs-1350lbs), electric drive unit (200lbs-250lbs) and other electric system components of nominal weight. The total estimated weight of such electrified midsize vehicle would be around 4,000lbs to 4,300lbs.
This circles back to the Wolf Truck and other electric vehicles made by Alpha with a comparable footprint. Based on our research and development, Alpha’s electric vehicles in the midsize category are created on a chassis designed to integrate battery packs with an energy capacity that can achieve a projected range of around 250 miles to 275 miles. Furthermore, integration of such battery pack is planned to be coupled with plenty of power, an estimated 150kW on a single motor Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) configuration and up to 300kW on a dual motor configuration.
Patented EV System
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Alpha has developed vehicle platforms based on extensive studies in market and technical feasibility. Our platforms are built to support rapid development of a variety of new passenger vehicles and light trucks.
Alpha’s multipurpose vehicle system was issued a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in November of 2022. Aside from this issued patent, the company has been continuously developing intellectual properties related to efficient systems and methodologies which we believe will further enable us to navigate Alpha into an advantageous position in the market. We are currently testing different battery layouts and configurations to find the best solution for our customers and to leverage a vehicle platform sharing strategy that will generate a healthy ROI.
One Platform, Multiple Models
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Intervention
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, only 20% of the gasoline inside the fuel tank is used to drive a vehicle while 80% is burned away by heat and friction from the engine. This results in about 8.9 million barrels of gasoline burned daily in the U.S. by gasoline-powered transportation and most of it generates air pollution. Electric vehicles would only require about 1.8 million barrels of gasoline with around 11% of energy lost in propulsion.
In 2022, out of 14 million vehicles sold in the U.S., around 78.5% were light trucks (Pickup Trucks and SUVs). This means light trucks are a major source of carbon emissions in our atmosphere. As much as we love trucks in the U.S., Alpha is equally driven to find a solution for people to enjoy them on a zero-emission basis by commercializing its series of Wolf Trucks and other electric vehicles in its lineup. Both from a technical and an environmental perspective, our goal is to help reduce carbon emissions and transform wasted energy into Moving Humanity towards a more sustainable future.
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