#electric
DAY17: FAVORITE ELECTRIC TYPE
Peugeot 106 Electrique (1995)
This little electric car was made in the mid-90s. It offered a 20-kW electric motor and 11-kWh NiCd battery that provided range about 80-100 km. This particular vehicle was recently upgraded with a 3-phase on-board AC charger (up to 12kW) and a BMW i3 Li-Ion battery offering 28 kWh of usable energy and range about 200-250 km per charge.
It is fascinating how much the technology evolved. Peugeot 106 had top speed just 90 km/h and although its motor offered up to 20 kW of power, you should not exceed 11 kW for a longer period. Otherwise you could damage the motor.
Drive mode selector is implemented the simplest way I’ve ever seen. There is no Parking or Neutral mode. You just have a button in the center console that switches between going forward and backward.
(original article with hi-res photos)
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A lovely dashboard in a battery-powered Peugeot 106 Electrique (1995). They made thousands of these in PSA.
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The LT and Capt Banner - Joseph Reynart (Halloweek)
Requested by Jrh01409! It was published on Patreon the July 17th. The pic represent his zoosona Ardent, as his Halloweek 2018 version Master Joseph Reynart!
More description about this drawing here : https://www.deviantart.com/ocerydia/art/The-LT-and-Capt-Banner-Joseph-Reynart-Hallo–813629238
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ACE ELECTRIC MOTORBIKES by Grace García
1. How did your idea come up?
In our era, where environmentally conscious products are in demand, I ( Peter Grimaldi ) thought to fuse my affinity for classic American retro-style with today’s need for an eco-friendly motor bike.
2. Why this name “ACE”?
“This is an all-American crafted machine capable of reaching incredible speeds through electric power… 40 km/h, that is why we named ACE… you’ll never buy gas again and it’s quick and quiet,”
3. Why bikes?
Because each machine is crafted by hand and meticulously custom built to order with an array of options. No two are the same and each has a character all their own. Big bike makers mass produce their simple versions of an electric bicycle. I find these e-bikes crude, primitive and void of all character. Ace Electric Motorbikes are current and modern works of art.
4. Where are you based and why?
We are based in Matawan , New Jersey but for the European bikers GOW, let’s say New York Greater Area
5. Which bike do you ride?
Ace electric motorbikes of course :-)
6. Any future project?
(Peter is currently working on the first ACE Electric Mountain Bike to add to his offerings.)
http://aceelectricmotorbikes.com/
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VELORAPIDAby Ana V. Francés
1. Tell us about the project it in a few lines 2. Where did the idea of “VELORAPIDA” come from? 3. why “electric bikes”?
Hectic groove, difficult urban mobility and environmental awareness are more and more pushing us to use bicycles rather than cars. And electric bikes are living their momentum as the ideal solution to move in town easily and healthy, for us and for the environment. But it is not easy to find a nice bike, without too many cables and the battery compromising the look.
From this intuition two friends, lifestyle lovers and ecology oriented, were looking for alternative solutions to bicycles with pedal assist. Together with a manufacturer with a 90 years tradition in bikes manufacturing they conceived Velorapida, starting from the original look with classic design and the wish to respect its elegance. The first Velorapida models were launched in Summer 2013, vintage e-bikes with the right mix between style and technology, elegance and innovation. Velorapida is meant for design lovers, who want an e-bike but also elegance and vintage flair, as well as careful design and innovative technology.
In each Velorapida the battery is hidden in the front leather bag. Thanks to the 250-watt motor allowing 5 different levels of speed, the bikes reach a speed of 25 km per hour for over 60 km. All models are equipped with a LCD display to monitor and adjust the speed and to check the mileage, with automatic two-speeds SRAM transmission and with a wireless system stopping the motor when brakes are activated. The wheels have hand mounted reinforced stainless steel spokes.
Velorapida e-bikes can be purchased on line on www.velorapida.com, with the possibility to see pictures, choose model and accessories, ask for customization or different requests.
4. Who do you take your inspiration from?
Vintage bikes have an endless flair and we wanted to maintain the design though realizing modern electric bicycles. Each Velorapida is made in Italy with focus on quality and passion for details, following the world renowned tradition of Italian manufacturers integrated with innovation, safety and reliability.
5. Where are you based and why?
Velorapida is based in Milano. Not only the bikes, but also all accessories and leather parts are made by Italian artisans.
6. Any future project?
Product development is the core of our business, we are continuously looking for new trends and technologies in our sector, where innovation combined with design and tradition have proven to be Velorapida’s success factor.
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