Venturi Astrolab

Venturi Astrolab
Overview
Manufacturer Venturi Automobiles
Production 2006
Assembly Monaco
Designer Sacha Lakic
Body and chassis
Class Hybrid
Powertrain
Electric motor 2006: 16 kW (21 hp; 22 PS), central rear mounted
Transmission Differential gear reduction with limited-slip differential, direct hold
Battery 7kWh Lithium iron phosphate
Range 110 km (68 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length 3,800 mm (149.6 in)
Width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height 1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Curb weight 280 kg (620 lb)

Launched at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006 and making optimum use of natural energy sources, the Astrolab is the first vehicle that consumes no fossil resources.

Technical specifications

The original Venturi Astrolab uses a 16 kW (21 hp; 22 PS) electric motor in place of the internal combustion engine fitted to most cars. This electric motor also had a claimed maximum torque output of 36.8 lb⋅ft (5 kg⋅m; 50 N⋅m), delivered instantly. The top speed of the Venturi Astrolab 74.5 mph (120 km/h).

With its bodywork composed of 3.6 m2 (39 sq ft) of high efficiency (21%) solar cells, the Astrolab is a unique concept of zero emission vehicle; it was unveiled at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006. The average daily intake of the solar cells enables a range of 11 mi (18 km). If greater range is required, the onboard batteries extend this to 62 mi (100 km).

It is the first vehicle not to consume any fossil resources for propulsion, and the carbon dioxide released during its construction was compensated for by environmental initiatives.

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