Call the tuk tuk, rickshaw, motorcycle taxi or one of several other names, but they are one of the most popular vehicles in the world - three-wheeled auto-rickshaws. They have a fixed size on the roads of Asia, South America, Africa and Italy for decades, and recently have their way in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and other countries. Because it is usually relatively small motors and are used primarily as a runabout, a Dutch company has Tuk Tuk Factory (TTF) decided to start, tuk tuks Electric a few years ago and has now launched on the European market.
Tuk Tuk TTF could not sell gasoline direct manufacturer in Asia, such vehicles would not the European environmental, quality or safety. Although some other brands of Tuk Tuk currently equipped in Europe with natural gas engines, decided TTF built on their vehicles from scratch.
"We have the largest battery that we could imagine as a starting point, and then the vehicle up around the farm," said Chief Designer Dennis Harte. "A lead-acid battery 15kWh causes silence and maintenance-free AC-motor. The chassis is designed to carry 400 kg (882 lbs) of the enormous battery."
According to the company, the car battery giant "should by 70 to 80 kilometers (43.5 to 50 miles) from the average occupation of cities with a single charge.
If the three new models at European level than those who have already been sold TTF in the Netherlands, is the charging time of 10 to 12 hours, although an optional battery charge faster lithium is also available. The three seats and cargo models come with a 72V motor for a maximum speed of 50 km / h (31 mph) driven while the extent of the 6 seats "limotuck" Tops at 35 kph (22 mph).
The tuk tuks are to electricity at a price of € 11,000 to € sold 14,000 (U.S. $ 15,110 to $ 19.231), and require a license Class B.
Credit: gizmag.com
"We have the largest battery that we could imagine as a starting point, and then the vehicle up around the farm," said Chief Designer Dennis Harte. "A lead-acid battery 15kWh causes silence and maintenance-free AC-motor. The chassis is designed to carry 400 kg (882 lbs) of the enormous battery."
According to the company, the car battery giant "should by 70 to 80 kilometers (43.5 to 50 miles) from the average occupation of cities with a single charge.
If the three new models at European level than those who have already been sold TTF in the Netherlands, is the charging time of 10 to 12 hours, although an optional battery charge faster lithium is also available. The three seats and cargo models come with a 72V motor for a maximum speed of 50 km / h (31 mph) driven while the extent of the 6 seats "limotuck" Tops at 35 kph (22 mph).
The tuk tuks are to electricity at a price of € 11,000 to € sold 14,000 (U.S. $ 15,110 to $ 19.231), and require a license Class B.
Credit: gizmag.com
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