| Make
|
Electric
RaceAbout |
| Model |
ERA |
| Concept
year |
2008 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
electric
in-wheel motors |
The ERA (Electric RaceAbout) is a project by Helsinki
Polytechnic and a multitude of automotive companies and
organizations providing support and cooperation.
The ERA is, as the name suggests, an electric powered
sports vehicle. The Electric RaceAbout is designed to
accept the latest technology in electric powertrain and
battery systems, as well as light-weight manufacturing
techniques.
The exterior design of the ERA was undertaken by the Institute
of Design, Lahti Polytechnic. The ERA is based on the
lightweight aluminium chassis of the Audi R8. Driving
the concept are 4 in-wheel electric motors powered by
Li-Ion (Fe) battery packs weighing 350 - 570 kgs. Helsinki
Polytechnic estimate this setup will give the ERA a 0-60
mph time of under 5 seconds and a top speed in the area
of 120 mph. The batteries should give the ERA a 180+ mile
range.
The ultimate target of the ERA project is to reach low
volume production, and the vehicle is designed accordingly.
The Lithium batteries, full carbon
fibre body and 4 electric motors (one motor per wheel)
lead to a high financial cost which Helsinki Polytechnic
belive the market can bear in limited quantities.
The Electric RaceAbout (ERA) is an entrant in the Progressive
Automotive X-Prize Competition. A competition to create
a super-efficient marketable vehicle that will achieve
100 MPG.
ERA features:
- Target weight 1250 kg / 2755 lbs
- Four wheel drive
- Advanced, next generation stability control
- Optimal weight distribution & very low centre of
gravity
- Fuel consumption < 2,35 l/100 km
- composite
monocoque
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