| LincVolt | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1959 |
| Assembly | Wixom, Michigan, U.S. (Wixom Assembly Plant) |
| Designer | John Najjar |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | large car (EPA) |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Plug-in hybrid 150 kW (200 hp)electric motor/generator units[1] Capstone Microturbine 30 kilowatts (40 hp) range extender/internal combustion engine biodiesel[2] |
| Transmission | none |
| Range | Over 500 miles (800 km) total electricity/gasoline range according to lincvolt |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 131.0 in (3,327 mm) |
| Length | 1959: 227.1 in (5,768 mm) |
| Width | 1959: 80.1 in (2,035 mm) |
| Height | 1959: 56.7 in (1,440 mm) |
| Curb weight | 5,000–5,700 lb (2,300–2,600 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lincoln Continental |
| Part of a series on |
| Sustainable energy |
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LincVolt is a 1959 Lincoln Continental, owned by musician Neil Young, that was converted into a more fuel-efficient, hybrid demonstrator vehicle.
LincVolt participated in the Xprize Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize. The LincVolt team had to withdraw from the X Prize competition as they were making a car whereas the purpose of the competition was to produce a commercial business plan.[3]
A documentary film was being produced by Larry Johnson before his death on January 21, 2010.[4]
On the morning of November 9, 2010, a fire started in LincVolt's charging system while it was recharging at a warehouse belonging to Young. The car was damaged, but it has been restored.[5][6] The last version of the LincVolt's hybrid engine uses Domestic-Green Carbon-Neutral Cellulosic Ethanol from Biomass.[7]