31 Is The Magic Number
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Sitting alongside its Fetish sibling on the Venturi display at the Paris Motor Show is the self powered Venturi Eclectic. Touted as an autonomous energy vehicle, the Eclectic can be powered independently of any natural energy reserves. It’s powered by a small 22hp (16kW), 50Nm electric motor, and is normally charged up by the 2.5 square metres of solar cells on its roof.
Complete charge of the liquid cooled NIMH batteries provides a range of about 50km and allows the car to reach speeds of 50 km/h. Wind power alone can drive the car 15km after a full day of charging. If all else fails, owners can simply plug it into a mains unit at home. The four-seater Eclectic weighs just 350 kilograms and will go into production in June 2007 with a price tag of 24,000 euros. Initially, only 200 units will be made but if they prove popular a cheaper version will be produced starting from 2009.
Complete charge of the liquid cooled NIMH batteries provides a range of about 50km and allows the car to reach speeds of 50 km/h. Wind power alone can drive the car 15km after a full day of charging. If all else fails, owners can simply plug it into a mains unit at home. The four-seater Eclectic weighs just 350 kilograms and will go into production in June 2007 with a price tag of 24,000 euros. Initially, only 200 units will be made but if they prove popular a cheaper version will be produced starting from 2009.
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Here's the breakdown, this car can run on pure renewables, there is a wind turbine for power generation along with solar panels on the roof. If you are in an area with neither you can always plug the car in. It can get 31 miles on a full charge, reach a speed of 31 mph and cost $31K. This is not a practical car for Michigan, I think the lack of windows and doors would be quite cold in the middle of January. I do think it would be a great summer car, just imagine cruising to work in one of these.
Posted by mardenhill 12/20/2006 08:04:00 PM
Labels: Technology
1 Comment:
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5:24 AM
You're right, it's hopeless for winter but that would be great for cruisin' in the summer.
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