2011 Can-Am Spyder Plug-in Hybrid

The hybrid vehicle- Can-Am Spyder roadster – a three-wheeler produced by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP). Now, its develop a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Which vehicle that uses 50 percent less fuel and reduces CO2 emissions by 50 percent while maintaining its speed, power and performance.

The Can-Am plug-in hybrid will feature a 600 cc engine linked to a 20 kW electric motor that's powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. The total range for the plug-in version is expected to be 375 miles, 20 of which can be traversed without the gasoline engine firing up.

The CTA is at the heart of innovation, and the cooperation between the Université de Sherbrooke and BRP is an unparalleled asset in research and development projects.

The development team includes 30 individuals from the CTA, BRP and it’s headed up by professor Alain Desrochers. Desrochers describes the specific challenges that must be overcome in developing a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Can-Am:

“Creating a three-wheel vehicle as opposed to a hybrid car poses significant design challenges that require a very high degree of innovation. These challenges include the lack of space to accommodate hybrid motorization, cooling problems, aerodynamics, vehicle weight, and noise. Everything must be studied and modified.”