Products & Solutions

Plug-in Hybrid

Centered in the vehicle

Perhaps the most critical decision we made was the first one. This was going to be a lithium ion plug in series hybrid battery – “plug in” meaning you could charge it at home; “series hybrid” – it could be packaged flexibly and work synergistically with the engine; “lithium ion” – more power and storage longevity per cell.

In the re3, we required that the interior support an active lifestyle. That meant storage was a critical factor. So rather than package the battery in the trunk, we put it in the center of the vehicle between the two axles. To fit five, it could only extend to the back of the front seat. The battery is bottom mounted for safety and easy accessibility. It has 96 cells to travel at least 20 miles one way on full battery power, and has a liquid cooled Thermal Management System.

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Sustainable Materials

Lighter weight, natural look

At Johnson Controls we’re committed to sustainability. Our research shows a growing consumer desire to express environmental stewardship in their vehicles. re3 provides significant mass reduction, renewable materials, and smart features that enable efficiency – all in an effort to renew our environment.

The plug-in series hybrid lithium ion battery is the most obvious sustainable solution in this vehicle. But there’s more – on the surface of things. In the cockpit and the door panels, we’ve designed what is typically the under surface to be the front surface. In this case, the natural, press-wood look is exposed, giving it a handsome organic feel. Eliminating the front-surface contributes to the 30% reduction in mass that the re:3 achieves.

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