2011 Frankfurt Motor Show: Vw e-up! Concept is electrifying
By Andrew, 14 Sep, 2011. 0 Comments
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A production variant of the e-up! will be launched on the market in 2013. At the 2011 IAA, Volkswagen is already showcasing a near-production study of this zero-emissions vehicle, which has a distinctive identifying feature at its front end -- the arc-shaped layout of the LED daytime running lights in the bumper. The e-up! has an upper engine cooling air slot, which is between the VW logo and the headlights, and is fully covered by an elegant chrome trim strip. The narrow air intake slots found below and above the license plate are sufficient to cool the drive system of the e-up! that is painted in "planet blue metallic" color.
The interior of the e-up! is dominated by friendly beige colors. Moreover, the designer panel in the front, door trim panels and centre console are painted in the new color combination dubbed as "two drops blue." Furthermore, accents around the air vents sparkle in a sophisticated black. Supplying the propulsive power for the concept vehicle, which can attain a top speed of 135 km/h, is an electric motor with a peak power of 60 kW or continuous power of 40 kW.
Typical of electric motors, the almost silent motor creates a high maximum torque of 210 Newton meters from a standstill. The driver activates the reversing or forward gear by pushbutton on the center console. As for the battery, the one utilized in the vehicle has a capacity of 18 kilowatt-hours (kWh), which allows it to run distances of up to 130 km, depending on driving style. This is enough driving range for the city and for the travels of most commuters. They are found on the underbody of the e-up!. As for the key drive and ancillary parts, they are all housed in front of the engine compartment.
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