GM EN-V concept: specifications.

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EN-V concept - Specifications

Dimensions	Length	Width	Height

Jiao (Pride)	1,500 mm (59")	1,425 mm (56")	1,640 mm (64.5")
Xiao (Laugh)	1,540 mm (60.5")	1,420 mm (56")	1,770 mm (69.5")
Miao (Magic)	1,520 mm (60")	1,405 mm (55")	1,635 mm (64.5")
Overall Track	1,150 mm (45")	1,150 mm (45")	1,150 mm (45")

Weight

Jiao

400 kg (880 lb)

Xiao

410 kg (900 lb)

Miao

415 kg (910 lb)

Chassis Platform

210 kg (460 lb)

Body

Body Construction

Painted carbon fiber

Closures

Front access (single door, with polycarbonate glazing)

Seating

2 passengers side by side, fixed bucket seats

Chassis Construction

Magnesium casting (lower chassis), aluminium box (battery and gearbox housings), tainless steel (guide rails)

Wheels and Tires

MC 120/70R17 on 17" x 4" wheels

Performance

Top Speed

40 km/h (25 mph)

Range

40 km (25 miles)

Energy Consumption

70 Wh/km (125 Wh/mile)

Turning Radius

1.74 m (68.5") wall to wall diameter

Propulsion System

Motor Type

Brushless DC motors for propulsion, braking and steering

Power

440 Nm (max. torque) and 18 kW (max. power)

Battery Type

Lithium-ion phosphate (air cooled)

Output

3.2 kWh and 5 kW (regenerative braking)

Autonomous Systems

Sensors

Vision, ultrasonic and Doppler sensors

Wireless

5.9 GHz dedicated short-range communication and GPS

Autonomous Functionality

Automated retrieval, via app-linked smart phone
Automated door opening, via app-linked smart phone
Platooning
Infotainment options (geo-locating other vehicles, audiovisual information)
Web-conferencing (social networking)
Collision avoidance between vehicles
Object detection
Automated parking, via handheld device

Operating Cost

One-fifth to one-sixth the price of a conventional motor vehicle
One-third to one-fourth the operating cost of a passenger car
Can be driven 24,000 kilometers for RMB 840 (based on current electricity rates in China)

Urbanization Facts

There will be more than 1.2 billion cars on the earth in 30 years
By 2030, 60% of the world’s population will live in urban areas
China’s estimated urban population will reach 1 billion by 2030
In megacities, 30% of fuel is wasted while drivers look for a parking spot (costing the average commuter an extra RMB 336 per month) and 70% of vehicle owners have trouble finding parking at least once per day
Today’s cars require more than 10 square meters of parking space and are parked more than 90% of the time
Half of all trips in metropolitan areas are 5 kilometers or less and 28% are 1.6 kilometers or less
In cities, more than 85% of vehicles have one occupant

Source: General Motors.

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