the ev plus featured two different driving modes; regular and economy, in the regular mode the ev had much better performance, acceleration, and all around power. while the economy mode took away a lot of the power, it was used for getting the most mileage out of the ev. as with virtually all vehicles, range was significantly affected by driving style: rapid acceleration, higher speeds, and fast stops lowered the range. careful driving in economy mode would give it a range of about 80–110 miles (130–180 km). the ev comes with a 12 v battery for running accessories, to help save power from the main drive batteries.
ev plus specs
* track front/rear: 59.1 in/58.7 in (1.50 m/1.49 m)
* drive train: front wheel drive
* occupants: four
* voltage: 288 v
* motor: dc brushless
* power: 49 kw (66 hp)
* battery 24 12 v nimh
* charger: on-board conductive
* recharge: 6-8 h
* acceleration: 4.9 s (0-30 mph)
* maximum speed: 80+ mph (130 km/h)
* range: 100 miles or 160 km (80% discharge). up to 120 miles (190 km) range under ideal conditions.
* lease cost: $455/mo for 36 mo.
the ev cost $53,000 which was pretty expensive to purchase outright, although leasing the vehicle would net a large discount. honda used this lease program to attract drivers.
caracteristicas:
manufacturer: honda
production: 1997-1999
about 300 produced
class: battery electric vehicle
wheelbase: 99.6 in (2.53 m)
length: 159.3 in (4.05 m)
width: 68.9 in (1.75 m)
height: 64.2 in (1.63 m)
curb weight: 1630 kg (3590 lb)
não querendo entrar na teoria de "quem matiou o veiculo electrico".
com tão boas caracteristicas, o porque de ter saido de linha e os poucos que existiam terem sido destruidos...
realmente o preço praticado era mesmo para não o comprarem, $53,000.
no entanto existiram varias hipoteses de colocarem este veiculo a menos de metade do preço...
nunca foi tentado e foi reduzido a sucata em 2001.
surgiu pouco depois o honda insight e foi o sucesso...
o inicio do hibrido.
opiniões deixo a vossa imaginação, pois esse mesmo carro era capaz de servir metade dos californianos...
na europa nem se tentou...
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