Frazer–Nash “Plug–In” Extended Range Electric Powertrain.
Frazer–Nash Research design and develop novel multi-motor Electric Vehicle powertrains. These include an integrated range-extender creating a highly efficient and clean powertrain system — the Extended–Range Electric Vehicle.
The Frazer–Nash Extended Range Electric Powertrain is 100% electric with multiple recharging. Whilst driving, a compact internal combustion engine automatically drives the generator “on demand” with extra charge generated by the braking system. The vehicle can be plugged in to a normal household plug socket for additional recharging.
The FN EREV “Series Digital Hybrid” (SDHEV) architecture differs from the majority of “hybrid” vehicles available on the market or in development today.
Many of these hybrids are parallel hybrids which use an IC engine with electric assistance.
The FN SDHEV is driven only by electric motors, with no mechanical connection to the wheels from the on-board ICE generator.
The FN SDHEV can be recharged from a number of sources, including the on-board generator, regenerative charging and conveniently from a domestic mains power supply or any J1772 Level-1 or Level-2 compliant EVSE.
For more information on the FN SDHEV, see our Innovation page.
Frazer–Nash Research Limited is the flagship company of the Kamkorp group.
Frazer–Nash has over two decades of research experience and over 4 million man–hours of research, development and testing of innovative hardware and software solutions for the future of clean and efficient transportation.
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Bristol Cars
Kamkorp Autokraft, part of the Frazer-Nash group, has acquired the assets and goodwill of Bristol Cars, the luxury car manufacturer, from its administrators. This acquisition will re-establish the connection between Bristol Cars and Frazer-Nash which dates back to Frazer-Nash's close involvement in the foundation of Bristol Cars 65 years ago.
British engineers are globally recognised for their inventions and the quality of their innovation – and these attributes are inherent in all our systems and products. Mindful of Bristol Cars' rich heritage and our responsibility as custodians of the brand, we are certain that our technology will blend seamlessly and successfully with the Bristol Cars tradition of engineering integrity.
Proton win RAC Future Car Challenge class with FN technology
Frazer‐Nash Research provided their Extended Range Electric Powertrain to Proton's class winning Exora at the 2010 RAC Future Car Challenge.
Namir EREV Supercar
The Frazer‐Nash Extended Range Electric Namir Sportscar takes part in the hill climb challenge at the 2009 Goodwood Festival Of Speed.
The FN Namir is the fastest range extended electric car in the world with a top speed of over 187 mph (300kph) and acceleration from 0 to 100kph (62mph) in 3.5 seconds.
Frazer‐Nash Energy Systems provide both the Battery Management System and Charger.
Over 100 years of innovation
In the early 20th century, when the car industry was in its infancy, Archibald Frazer–Nash and Henry Ronald Godfrey formed Frazer-Nash to produce affordable motor vehicles.
More recently, Frazer-Nash supplied over 100 electric vehicles to the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Malaysia and over 350 to the 2000 Sydney Olympics and 2004 Athens Olympics.
