AC Propulsion eBox
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 AC Propulsion eBox
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| Production period: | 2007-20xx |
| Class : | Minivan |
| Body versions : | Hatchback , five-door |
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Electric motors : 150 kW |
| Length: | 3944 mm |
| Width: | 1689 mm |
| Height: | 1641 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2499 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1383 kg |
The AC Propulsion eBox is an electric car from the US company AC Propulsion based on the installation of an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack in a Scion xB 5-Spd MT (= manual five-speed gearbox). The customer must legally own a car of this type and bring it to AC Propulsion to have it converted into an electric car. So AC Propulsion is not an electric car manufacturer, but a conversion company. The car, which has a top speed of 153 km / h, has a range of 225 to 290 km on a full battery charge .
history
The AC Propulsion managers announced the intention to use the Scion xB as the basis for an electric car in October 2003 on the website of the Electrifying Times. Executives stated that the box-shaped shape of the Scion xB makes it easy to install the battery pack.
The prototype of the eBox was presented on August 18, 2006 in Santa Monica , California , USA. The prototype was equipped with a battery set consisting of 5300 lithium-ion batteries, divided into 100 blocks of 53 cells each. The first series eBox was delivered to US actor Tom Hanks on February 15, 2007 .
AC Propulsion is offering the conversion of the vehicle for $ 55,000, plus the cost of the base Scion xB.
Technical specifications
- Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in less than 7 seconds
- Top speed: 95 mph (= 153 km / h)
- Range: 140-180 miles (225-290 km)
- Motor: 3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor
- Accumulator : 5088 lithium-ion accumulator cells, 355 V nominal voltage, weight: 272 kg / 600 pounds
- Charging capacity: 35 kWh,
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Charging unit : in the vehicle, for 100–250 volts alternating current, 50/60 Hz; The charging unit offers the possibility of participating in vehicle-to-grid projects and can also be used for an uninterruptible power supply.
- Charge rate: up to 20 kW; 30 minutes for 20-50 miles
- Full charge: quick charge in 2 hours, normal charge time 5 hours
- Energy consumption: 18 kWh / 100 km with average driving behavior
- Body shape = 5-door compact van
- Length: 3944 mm / 155.4 in.
- Width: 1689 mm / 66.5 in.
- Height 1641 mm / 64.6 in.
- Weight 1383 kg / 3050 lb
- Center distance: 2499 mm / 98.4 in.
- Ground clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in.
- Drive type: front-wheel drive with motor in the front area
Web links
- Stefano Paris: Review and video gallery. August 18, 2006, archived from the original on January 30, 2013 ; accessed on October 31, 2017 (English).
- Stefano Paris: Video of a test drive. (MOV; 65 MB) Archived from the original on November 13, 2012 ; accessed on October 31, 2017 (English).
- First peek inside the eBox. August 18, 2006, archived from the original on June 9, 2012 ; accessed on October 31, 2017 (English).
- Forbes Bagatelle-Black: AC Propulsion gives EV World correspondent first glimpse of battery electric Scion xB conversion. Evworld.com, archived from the original on November 14, 2012 ; accessed on October 31, 2017 (English).
Individual evidence
- ^ Paul Scott: Pictures and notes from the company's October 2003 presentation. Electrifyingtimes.com, October 6, 2003, accessed October 31, 2017 .
- ^ Jeremy Korzeniewski: First eBox from AC Propulsion delivered to Tom Hanks - Autoblog. In: autoblog.com. February 17, 2007, accessed July 8, 2018 .
