Venturi Astrolab
The Venturi Astrolab was an early-2000s concept battery electric car with adjunct energy provided from solar panels mounted to the vehicle. It was unveiled at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006.
| Venturi Astrolab | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Venturi (electric car company) |
| Production | 2006 |
| Assembly | Monaco |
| Designer | Sacha Lakic |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Hybrid |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 2006: 16 kW (21 hp; 22 PS), central rear mounted |
| Transmission | Differential gear reduction with limited-slip differential, direct hold |
| Battery | 7kWh Lithium iron phosphate |
| Range | 110 km (68 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 3,800 mm (149.6 in) |
| Width | 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
| Height | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 280 kg (620 lb) |
Technical specifications
The original Venturi Astrolab uses a 16 kW (21 hp; 22 PS) electric motor in place of the internal combustion engine fitted to most cars. This electric motor also had a claimed maximum torque output of 36.8 lb⋅ft (5 kg⋅m; 50 N⋅m), delivered instantly. The top speed of the Venturi Astrolab 74.5 mph (120 km/h).
With its bodywork composed of 3.6 m2 (39 sq ft) of high efficiency (21%) solar cells, the Astrolab is aiming for a concept of zero emission vehicle; it was unveiled at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006. The builder claimed that the average daily intake of the solar cells would enable a range of 11 mi (18 km). If greater range is required, the onboard batteries extend this to 62 mi (100 km).
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