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The Comuta-Car, Comuta-Cab, and Comuta-Van Though the Comuta-Car, Comuta-Cab and Comuta-Van resemble the original Sebring- Vanguaard models, significant improvements have been made. The front and rear bumpers are constructed of shock-absorbing materials and the braking system has redesigned. The suspension system has been re-engineered and the frame fully gussetted.
Performance specifications for the three vehicles are identical. Each carries eight 6-volt lead-acid batteries which supply power to a 6-hp General Electric DC motor. The 1460-lb (662-kg) vechicles can accelerate to 30 miles per hour (48 km) in 15 seconds, have a maximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/hr) and a cruising speed of 35 mph (56 km/hr). A special Commuter Vehicle field-weakening controller And direct drive are standard components of the vehicles.
As of 1979, the Commuter Vehicles Division Of General Engines, Inc has established a dealership network in the United States. For more information, contact General Engines Company, Commuter Vehicles Division, P.O. Box 1479 Sebring Air Terminal, Sebring, Fl 33870
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An earlier Electric Fuel Propulsion vehicle was called the Mars II and was a converted Renault R-10 weighing 3,640 lb (1651 kg) which carried 1,700 lbs (771 kg) of batteries The car featured a regenerative braking system and utilized a 15-hp direct-current motor which could accelerate 40 mph (64 km) in 10 seconds and reach a tip speed of 60 mph (97 km/hr) with a 70 to 120 mile (113 to 193 km) range from lead-cobalt batteries. Recharge cycles for the lead-cobalt batteries were 800, which would be the equivalent of driving up to 90,000 miles (144,840 km) per battery set. Normal cruising speed was 45 to 55 mph (72 to 89 km/hr). In a test, on October 6, 1962 the Mars I traveled 2.000 miles (3219 km) across the U.S.
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E.A.C. Electric Limousine The super luxury, six-seater Electrie Limousine was produced as a companion car to the Silver Volt and uses the same basic technology This vehicle is produced in Iimited numbers for an exclusive clientele and should only be considered by those who can afford a Rolls Royce.
The onboard Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) provides power for accessories such as air conditioning, heating, power brakes, windows, and seats while extending range, as a series hybrid, to 85 miles(l37 km) under normal driving conditions. Range at a constant 30 mph (18 km/hr) is 120 miles (193 km) per charge.
Top speed for passing is 7O mph (113 km/hr), cruising speed is 55 mph (88 km/hr), and acceleration is zero to 30 mph (48 km/hr) in 7 seconds (the author has test driven this vehicle and can attest to its tremendous power ).
For more information, contact The Electric Auto Corporation 2237 Elliot Avenue. Troy. MI 48084.