Σάββατο 21 Νοεμβρίου 2009

Aptera 2e

Όλα ξεκίνησαν όταν οι άνθρωποι της Aptera (εδρε'υει στην Καλιφόρνια) θέλησαν να παράγουν ένα όχημα μετακίνησησς που να μην μολύνει με τις εκπομπές αερίων, να μην ηχορυπαίνει και να έχει όσο το δυνατόν καλύτερο συντελεστή απόδοσης/κόστους.
Έτσι εφήυραν το 2e, ένα μοντέλο που θυμίζει όχημα από εξηγήινους πλανήτες.
Εφοδιάζεται με την τελευταία λέξη της τεχνολογίας, όπως efficiency meter, ηλιακούς συλλέκτες, φόρτιση με απλή πρίζα σπιτιού κτλ. Επίσης, η αυτονομία του κρίνεται ικανοποιητική αφού μπορεί να διανύσει 160 Km με φόρτιση 8 ωρών.

Παρακάτω φαίνονται ορισμένες φωτογραφίες και τα τεχνικά χαρακτηριστικά........










Powertrain

Electric motor torque 60FtLb torque
Charging 110 volt / 15 Amp charging in 8 hrs
Battery Type Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery power output 10-13 KWh battery pack
Battery voltage 336V DC Nominal Traction Voltage
Transmission Gear box 10:1 ratio

Chassis

Front suspension Independent unequal length A-arm
Rear suspension Swing arm
Steering Manual steering, tilt steering column

Brakes

Manual brakes, dual circuit brake hydraulics, mechanical brake proportioning, 3 wheel disc

Wheels

14-in High Strength Stamped Steel wheels
Size P165/65R14

Specifications

Overall height/width/length 53.0/91.0(wheel pants)/173.0 [approx.]
Wheelbase 111
Track (front) 80.5
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.15
Minimum running ground clearance 5
Curb weight (lb.) 1500lbs [approx]
Seating capacity 2

Performance

Fuel tank (gal.) N/A
Fuel Economy - MPG equivalent (EPA Drive Cycle/Progressive Auto X-Prize Conversion) City / Highway: 200+
Range Up to 100 miles per charge

About Some Features? [S = Standard; O = Optional]

Interior
Push button start S
Electronic shift PRNDL (shift controller) S
AM/FM/MP3/WMA with 5 speakers and MP3/Smart Phone connectivity S
DVD navigation system O
Power up/down windows with Driver side one touch and anti-pinch S
Power automatic door locks with anti-lockout feature S
Center console armrest with two cup holders S
Overhead mounted LED Dome Lights S
Recycled Fabric-trimmed seats and door panels S
Leatherette (recylced materials) trimmed steering wheel S
Defroster-linked CFC-free automatic climate control with electric inverter compressor air conditioning, S
One 12V auxiliary power outlets and One 12V USB Outlet S
Retractable passenger-assist grips at all doors S

Exterior
Dual color-keyed power outside mirrors S
Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps S
Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers S
Rear window defogger with timer S
Rear Electronic rear hatch locking system S
Solar Energy-Reflecting glass S
Smart Key System (Proximitiy locking/starting) Maintenance key & cylinder to prevent accidental lock out. S

Safety
Remote keyless entry system with 2-stage unlocking, panic function and remote illuminated entry S
Backup camera O
Driver and front passenger Airbag System S
Front and rear crumple zones and side-impact door beams S
Engine immobilizer S
Center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) S
Emergency Tire inflation system S
3-point front outboard seatbelts with adjustable shoulder anchors and driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR), front passenger Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) S
Driver and front passenger seatbelt with seat belt starter interlock S
Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) S
Anti-theft system O