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Luxgen7 MPV EV+ Revealed

Electric Car News | admin | July 8, 2010 at 9:47 am

Taiwanese automaker Luxgen has launched world’s first 7-passenger electric vehicle – the Luxgen7 MPV EV+.

The the Luxgen7 MPV EV+ is powered by a 240hp and 265Nm torque AC induction electric motor that enables it to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 90mp/h (145km/h).

Luxgen says that the lithium-ion battery packs can offer the Luxgen7 MPV EV+ over 200miles (300km) cruising range at a fixed speed of 25mp/h (40km/h) on a single charge.

Such achievements will offer unparalleled performance that surpasses all the other EVs on the market according to Luxigen.

The innovative EV technologies of the Luxgen7 MPV EV+ includes the power management and transformation center, PEU (power electronic unit), which integrates the induction motor, charger, battery management system, and the ability to convert kinetic energy into electricity via a regenerative braking system.

The high performance lithium-ion battery pack, which provides a high endurance power supply for the entire vehicle through its modularized design, and could discharge excess electricity back into the power grid to balance electricity utilization during peak and off-peak times. The traction induction motor with its maximum power output of 180kW (approx. 240hp), offers Luxgen7MPV EV+ unprecedented driving enjoyment.

In addition to its impressive power performance, the energy efficiency of the Luxgen7MPV EV+ is outstanding with an energy conversion rate at up to 80%. The Luxgen7MPV EV+ strikes an amazing EER performance which is 1.7 times higher than a hybrid and diesel vehicle, and 2 times higher than a gasoline-powered vehicle.