Peugeot has just launched a 3-wheeled plug-in hybrid electric scooter with a hydraulic tilt system. The engine allows the driver to use it both in urban and highway conditions.
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Peugeot PHEV has 2 electric motors placed on the wheels along with the internal combustion engine. The car also has a 48 V Samsung battery, the total distance is 300 km. The electric motor is used to run in the city, the speed is up to 70 km / h. On the highway, the car uses a 31 kW single-cylinder gasoline engine, the maximum speed is 130 km / h. |
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Group PSA says the hydraulic tilt system makes it easier for the driver to control the three-wheeler. The interior is heated, equipped with seat belts and airbags. The doors swing along the body, making parking in tight spaces more comfortable. |
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The car is 2.4 m long and 0.85 m wide, not taking up much space. Peugeot PHEV gives the driver a private space. The car attracts attention with its futuristic design. |
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Peugeot PHEV belongs to Group PSA as part of the European consortium “High-performance lightweight urban vehicles” (EU-LIVE). This is an urban mobility project of 12 members from 6 countries. The aim of the consortium is to standardize the design, development and manufacturing of L-class electric vehicles. This includes motorcycles, mopeds and 3- and 4-wheeled off-road vehicles. |
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The lightweight electric vehicle is zero-emission, safe and durable personal transportation, said Carla Golin, vice president of Research and Advanced Engineering. |
According to Zing