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The eBox is a conversion of a Scion xB hatchback into a battery electric vehicle produced by the American company AC Propulsion.

AC Propulsion eBox
Overview
Manufacturer	AC Propulsion
Production	2007-20??
Designer	AC Propulsion, Toyota
Body and chassis
Class	Mini MPV
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, Front-wheel drive
Platform	Toyota Scion xB
Related	AC Propulsion tzero Tesla Roadster
Powertrain
Electric motor	3-phase, 4-pole AC induction
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,499 millimetres (98.4 in)
Length	3,944 millimetres (155.3 in)
Width	1,689 millimetres (66.5 in)
Height	1,641 millimetres (64.6 in)
Curb weight	1,383 kilograms (3,049 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	AC Propulsion tzero

History

AC Propulsion executives announced their intention to convert Scion xBs to battery electric vehicles in October, 2003.[1] Company executives stated that the Scion xB was chosen in part due to its boxy shape which allows for good placement and installation of a battery pack. The availability of a suitable battery was said to be an important step in allowing for the announcement of the program. Suitability requirements included that the battery be widely available ("off the shelf"), in volume, without danger that supply would be cut off or be overly limited. Thousands of lithium-ion batteries, of the 18650 variant, were proposed as suitable for the rechargeable battery system.[2]

The prototype eBox was unveiled in Santa Monica, California on August 18, 2006. The prototype used a battery pack consisting of 5,300 Li-ion cells arranged into 100 blocks of 53 cells each.

The first production eBox was delivered to actor Tom Hanks on February 15, 2007.

Pricing

Estimated cost of this conversion exceeds US$50,000 in addition to the base vehicle cost (excluding the cost of the gasoline engine, that is replaced in the conversion), while high-volume OEM additional cost is projected at about $10,000. It appears that high-volume production by original vehicle manufacturers using AC production components is a goal, with the low-volume production being an intermediate step.

AC Propulsion offers the conversion for US$55,000.[3]

Specifications

• Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds.[4]
• Top Speed: 95 mph (153 km/h)
• Range: 140–180 miles (230–290 km)
• Motor: 150 kW (200 hp) AC induction motor
• Battery pack: 5,088 Li-Ion cells, 355V nominal, 35kWh, 600 lb (270 kg)
• Battery charger: On board, 100-250VAC, 50/60 Hz, includes Vehicle to Grid (V2G) and UPS (generator mode) capability
  • Charge rate: up to 20 kW; 30 minutes for 20–50 miles
  • Full Charge: 2 hours (fast), 5 hours (normal)
• Energy Efficiency: 180 AC Wh/km in typical driving (648 kJ/km)

References

External links

• Company website
• Review and video gallery (Stefano Paris)
• Video of a test drive (Stefano Paris), Google Video format
• Pictures and notes from the company's October 2003 presentation (Electrifyingtimes.com)
• Informational article from August 2006 which provides updated information as to eBox price, quality, availability, company views. (EVWorld.com)

На других языках

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[de] AC Propulsion eBox

Der AC Propulsion eBox ist ein Elektroauto der US-Firma AC Propulsion beruhend auf dem Einbau eines Elektromotors und eines Lithium-Ionen-Akkumulator-Packs in einen Scion xB 5-Spd MT (= manuelles Fünfgangschaltgetriebe). Der Kunde muss ein Auto dieses Typs rechtmäßig besitzen und dieses zur Firma AC Propulsion mitbringen, um es in ein Elektroauto konvertiert zu bekommen. AC Propulsion ist also kein Elektroautohersteller, sondern eine Konvertierungsfirma. Das Auto, das eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 153 km/h erreicht, hat mit einer vollen Batterieladung eine Reichweite von 225 km bis 290 km.

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- [en] AC Propulsion eBox

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