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Vauxhall’s Vivaro e-Concept, an electric
van with an extended range of up to 250 miles, will make its debut on
Wednesday this week at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover,
Germany. |
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The Vivaro’s 111 kWh lithium ion batteries
supply 370 Nm of torque, enabling over 60 miles pure electric driving
range, and on longer journeys, a range extender enables the vehicle to
be driven up to approximately 250 miles. This technology means that the
van is driven using engine and electric propulsion, allowing drivers to
reach their destinations anxiety-free. |
The lithium ion battery modules, which
can be re-charged on a standard household 240V outlet, are mounted under
the floor of the vehicle where they are protected from the elements
providing 5.0m3 of load capacity and up to 750kg of payload.
Chris Lacey, Executive Director,
International Operations Opel/Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles, said: “We
are convinced that we will get a fantastic reaction from commercial
vehicle specialists who use such vehicles on a daily basis. Electric
mobility will allow them to travel in city areas which are now
off-limits to petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and the range-extender
technology makes it possible to use an electric van for normal routine
business.”
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