Venturi Astrolab
| Venturi Astrolab | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Venturi Automobiles |
| 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) |
Launched at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006 and making optimum use of natural energy sources, the Astrolab is the first vehicle that consumes no fossil resources.
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), which was 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 a unique concept of zero emission vehicle; it was unveiled at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006. The average daily intake of the solar cells 11 mi (18 km).
It is the first vehicle not to consume any fossil resources for propulsion and the CO2 released during its construction was compensated for by environmental initiatives.
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