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State-of-the-art Technology
combines up-to-date technologies for plug-in hybrid electric powertrain, natural gas combustion engine, Active Tilt & Steer control, integrated vehicle dynamics, structural optimization and crash proof safety. offers green performance, a totally new driving feeling and state-of-the-art active and passive safety. More than twelve worldwide patents are pending to protect its technologies.


Active Tilt & Steer

The vehicle's narrow footprint (small and narrow as a maxiscooter or a touring bike) required the design of a totally new suspension that allows the vehicle to tilt during cornering. The electromechanical active tilting system is electronically activated and computer controlled. It assures that the vehicle stays upright during standstill and lower speeds, and at higher speeds allows car-like steering while the vehicle self-leans into the curves like a motorcycle. chose an electromechanical tilting and steering system because of its immediate activation and reliable operation.

 

 

Dual Mode Parallel Hybrid Electric powertrain
The parallel hybrid power train of offers a range of benefits. In addition to reduced overall consumption and emissions, Zero  emission mode allows for driving up to 25km  without any emissions, using only the electric power train. Entering city centers during emissions restrictions is assured for the driver!

Dual Mode Parallel Electric Hybrid powertrain

The electric hybrid powertrain is developed by Actua (www.actuatech.eu)


Zero Emissions or Full Boost
On the other side, if a boost of performance is called for by the driver, the electric and combustion engines are added to offer enormous boost. Performance can be further increased by the Plug-In option: a larger energy storage unit for the hybrid power train and a cable for regular 220V home power outlets allows the batteries to be  recharged at home and in the office, making the vehicle totally independent of regular fuel for a distance of up to 100km of driving.

Performance and Environmental-friendliness

 

Technical Data

VEHICLE OVERALL DIMENSION    
Width mm 1,100
Length mm 2,500
Height mm 1,700
Wheelbase mm 1,900
Front tire (dimension) --- 120/70 R17
Rear tire (dimension) --- 180/55 R17
     
VEHICLE OVERALL MASSES    
Curb weight (empty including fluids) kg 488
     
PERFORMANCE DATA    
Max roll angle deg 45
Turning radius m 9.0
Max acceleration 0->50 km/h s <3
Max acceleration 0->100 km/h s ca. 6
Max acceleration 0->400 m s <15
Braking 100 -> 0 km/h m <40
Range (pure electric mode) km @ 50 25
Range (hybrid mode) km 300
     
POWERTRAIN    
ICE powertrain power kW 55 @ 7500 rpm
ICE powertrain displacement cm3 839.3
ICE powertrain torque Nm 76.4 @ 5705 rpm
ICE fuel (gasoline, diesel, GPL, CNG) G/D/GP/C Gasoline/CNG
Electric powertrain continuative power kW 5
Electric powertrain peak power kW 15
     
SAFETY    
Crash test NCAP stars tbd
Frame type tubular frame
Frame material material high resistance steel
     
BODY    
Ground clearance @ roll angle =0° m 0.15
Ground clearance @ roll angle =45° m 0.07
Vehicle front area m2 1.0

Subject to change without notice


Energy Efficiency in Transportation
Energy Efficiency in transportation is a win-win situation for customers and the environment. The two keys to the next revolution in the coming decade are new energy sources and efficient energy usage. In order to reduce consumption, you have to be efficient. The transport sector accounts for 14 percent of global GHG emissions and 31 percent of ozone released into the atmosphere by humankind, according to the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” study 2008.

 

Well-to-Wheel Emissions: EPRI Discussion Paper 2007

 

Well-to-Wheel Emissions:
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) technology can reduce emissions (well-to-wheel) immediately by 30%. A further 30% reduction can be achieved by adding plug-in capability (PHEV) and sourcing the electricity for recharging from the right energy sources: Renewable Energies, Biomass or Nuclear.

This immense potential for efficiency within the transport sector could be, according to Greenpeace, even higher: Use of hybrid vehicles (electric/combustion) and other efficiency measures could reduce energy consumption in passenger cars by up to 80% in 2050. starts even one step before. By reducing the vehicle's mass (and light is by definition more efficient than heavy), an initial emissions reduction is attained of another 30% in the first place.

goes even one step further by offering a CNG option. CNG has an excellent energy content benefiting the customer (more km per liter), with low CO2-equivalent emissions per km benefiting the environment (less CO2 per km).

 

Tank-to-Wheels Report: European Council