Zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero noise C-Zero, Citroën extends its range of compact cars with a 100% electric. The new city car is designed to make it easy urban mobility with its compact size, fast charge and a range sufficient for all day trips by car. And all this in a silence that makes you forget the noise of the city. The Citroen C-Zero is a concentrate of technology and creativity to respond to the challenges of tomorrow today!
Set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2010, Citroen C-Zero, developed in collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, has marked another electric vehicle next to the Berlingo First Electric, developed by Venturi. In France, these two models to qualify for the bonus of 5,000 euros from the government.
COMPATIBLE WITH A POLICY OF SUPPLY CITROËN
Long committed to the policy to reduce fuel consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases, Citroen, a leading environmental carmaker, is to raise the Citroen C-Zero in a number of features with plenty of environmentally responsible products.
C3 and DS3 models emissions of 99 g / km of CO2 will be available from
Over 30% of Citroën vehicles sold emitting less than 120 g / km CO2
Upcoming technologies:
Using large-scale second generation Stop & Start system in 2010
Launch of a full hybrid vehicle, DS5, in 2011
100% ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The Citroen C-Zero is an electric vehicle powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor of 47 kW or 64 bhp EEC from 3000 to 6000 rpm. The maximum torque of 180 Nm available from 2,000 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear axle through a gearbox one speed.
The motor is powered by the latest generation of 330-volt lithium-ion battery, which consists of 88 50 Ah cells (coastal shipping, 16 kWh of energy), installed at the center of the vehicle.Lithium-ion keeps the weight under the conventional technology, while offering equivalent performance. It is also resistant to partial loads, which have no impact on battery life.
Easy to download, easy to use
Recharge your batteries in the Citroën C-Zero is a breeze. The owners simply plug the power cord into an outlet of 220 volts. A full charge takes six hours, while a load of 80% is possible in just 30 minutes using an external station with a single phase current 125 A to 400 V power up to 50 kWh.
The use of the vehicle is just as easy. When the driver turns the ignition key a beep confirms that the car is running. Citroën C-Zero works like a normal car with automatic transmission.
Performance and functionality requirements of today's FOR
Driving today is characterized by a week, a short distance below 40 km on average, a huge 70% of journeys of less than 30 km.
A city at home on the open road
Citroen C-Zero's compact exterior dimensions 3.48 m long and 9 m turning circle to make an RCA to suppress and out of traffic. And a top speed of 130 mph and acceleration 0-100 km / h in 15 seconds and 60-90 km / h in six seconds, as well as a range of about 130 km over a standard combined cycle, is also completely at ease by open road. In France, 70% of car trips every day a week are less than 30 km for an average of 40 km.