AC Propulsion eBox
The AC Propulsion eBox is an electric car in the U.S. company AC Propulsion based on the installation of an electric motor and a lithium - ion battery packs in a Scion xB 5 - Spd MT. The customer has a car of this type have lawfully and bring this to the company AC Propulsion to get converts it to an electric car. AC Propulsion is therefore not an electric car manufacturer, but a conversion company. The car reaches a top speed of 153 km / h, has a full battery charge a range 225-290 km.
History
The intention to use the Scion xB as a basis for an electric car, the manager of AC Propulsion announced in October 2003 on the website of Electrifying Times. The executives explained that the box-shaped form of the Scion xB makes it easier to install the battery pack.
The prototype of the eBox was presented on 18 August 2006 in Santa Monica, California, USA. The prototype was equipped with a battery pack consisting of 5,300 lithium -ion batteries, divided into 100 blocks, each 53 cells. The first series- eBox was delivered on 15 February 2007 to the U.S. actor Tom Hanks.
AC Propulsion offers the conversion of the vehicle for $ 55,000, plus the cost of the base vehicle Scion xB come.
Specifications
- Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in less than 7 seconds
- Maximum speed: 95 mph ( = 153 km / h )
- Range: 140-180 miles ( 225-290 km )
- Engine: 3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor
- Accumulator: 5,088 lithium - ion batteries cells, 355Volt nominal voltage, Weight: 600 lb
- Loading capacity: 35 kWh,
- Charging Unit: in the vehicle, for 100-250 volts AC, 50/60 Hz; The charging unit provides the opportunity to vehicle-to -grid projects to participate may be used for an uninterruptible power supply. Charging rate: up to 20 kW; 30 minutes for 20-50 miles
- Full charging: Fast charge in 2 hours, Normal Charge time 5 hours