Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Audi A3 Hatchback converted into electric trolley

Audi has extended the first pictures and details of the conceptual modification of the electric hatchback A3 Sportback, dubbed e-tron. Novelty is equipped with an electric capacity of 136 hp (270 Nm), which is powered by a set of lithium-ion battery capacity of 26.5 kilowatt-hours established under the floor in the rear and central parts of the car. Weight of batteries, equipped with liquid-cooled, 300 pounds, but at Audi say that the whole car weighs a little more than conventional diesel A3 - 1592 pounds. The power plant hatch has three modes: "automatic" when the electronics adjusts the operation of all vehicle systems to achieve the maximum of the range, "dynamic" when the available maximum power the electric motor, as well as "economy". In the latter case, the motor output is limited to 68 horsepower and top speed - 110 kilometers per hour. The total power in this mode may be available for a short period during the "kick-downs" to make overtaking. According to the company's Audi, A3 hatchback electric can accelerate from zero to "hundreds" of 11.2 seconds and its top speed is 140 kilometers per hour. Power reserve a car reaches 140 km. Full battery charging from a 230-volt outlet will take about nine hours, and 400-volt station - four hours. Also, the car has four modes of operation of energy recovery during braking, the driver can choose which paddle petals. On the prospects of production of such electric is not reported.

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