Poland-based Romet Introduces Low-Cost NEV Prototype
18 October 2010
Polish firm Romet presented at Intermot 2010 in Cologne a prototype of small neighborhood electric car (NEV) named 4E (Electric, Economic, Ecologic, Easy). The 4E may go into production in 2011, mainly for Western European markets.
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| The Romet 4E. Click to enlarge. |
Pricing isn’s set yet, but is projected to be in the range of €6,000-7,000.
The two-seater is powered by two BLDC motors, with total power of about 4 kW, and is powered by a Li-ion or lead-acid battery pack, with a capacity of about 10 kWh. Top speed is 45 km/h (28 mph) with a range of about 100 km (62 miles).
(Translation courtesy of Marek Stanisławski, founder and editor of SamochodyElektryczne.org. Original report here.)
A good solution for young drivers and students. With added foam bumpers, we could see a major drop in fatal accidents and major injuries if this would be the only vehicle they could drive before the age of 21 or 25.
Posted by: HarveyD | 18 October 2010 at 09:08 AM