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AC Propulsion eBox

AC Propulsion eBox
FieldValue
imageeBox Front View.jpg
nameAC Propulsion eBox
manufacturerAC Propulsion
production2007-2009
classMini MPV
platformToyota Scion xB
body_style5-door hatchback
motor3-phase, 4-pole AC induction
length3944 mm
width1689 mm
height1641 mm
weight1383 kg
relatedAC Propulsion tzero
Tesla Roadster
designerAC Propulsion, Toyota
wheelbase2499 mm
layoutFront-engine, Front-wheel drive
predecessorAC Propulsion tzero

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

History

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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.

Specifications

  • Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds.
  • Top Speed: 95 mph
  • Range: 140 -
  • Motor: 150 kW AC induction motor
  • Battery pack: 5,088 Li-Ion cells, 355V nominal, 35kWh, 600 lb
  • 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

References

  1. "Scott, Paul, Paul Scott's EV Party". Electrifyingtimes.com.
  2. "Batteries Characteristics: Energy and Power". Energyandclimate.org.
  3. "Bagatelle-Black, Forbes, 2006-8-21, First Peek Inside the eBox". Evworld.com.
  4. Simanaitis, Dennis. (2009-01-23). "Eclectic Electrics: AC Propulsion eBox, Road and Track". Roadandtrack.com.
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