Zytek drivetrain will power the new SMART EV
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, DaimlerChrysler, SMART
And now for a little look inside the recently announced the SMART EV. DaimlerChrysler's tiny SMART EV will be powered by an electric drivetrain developed by British company Zytek. The drivetrain uses rare-earth magnet technology, a DC motor, and regenerative braking system for a claimed range of 72 miles. The maximum speed of the SMART EV will be electronically limited to 70 mph. Zytek claims the SMART EV "provides all the safety features and dynamic ability of the standard smart fortwo, but with zero vehicle emissions" and slashed fuel costs. Initially, about 200 SMART EVs will be built and will be leased to selected corporate customers starting in November.
[Source: Zytek]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
12-16-2006 @ 7:47PM
Frank Falcone said...
This is a great technology but we have to point out something. It is not the first diesel electric hybrid. We made the first one many years ago and called it the Enigma. www.l3reaserch.com.
Frank
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4-19-2008 @ 3:31PM
Mike said...
Why don't they make them available to the average consumer? If I could buy or lease an electric car with that range and top speed, I would jump at the chance! The automakers need to start delivering on their promises and come out with some viable and affordable EV's instead of showing an endless parade of concepts that never come to market.
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