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Product Name: eBox electric car
Product Description
The eBox is a new electric car from AC Propulsion. We designed it to meet the needs of urban and suburban drivers who want smooth, quiet, powerful, efficient, clean, convenient, and fun-to-drive transportation. The eBox will satisfy those drivers because it is powered by AC Propulsion’s patented drive system technology that delivers an unprecedented combination of both power, at freeway speeds, and efficiency, when the going gets slow. The eBox’s unique lithium ion battery, made from 5,088 small cells, stores more energy with less weight than other EV batteries so the eBox is light, responsive, and well-balanced even though the interior offers space for five comfortable people or for the many other items that people need to move around town. Well-built and fully-equipped, the eBox creates a serenity for its passengers, a serenity borne of the many virtues of electric transportation. At AC Propulsion, we can’t take credit for those virtues, but we can take credit for putting them on the road in the eBox. We are proud of the eBox. Since our founding in 1992, it is the best EV we’ve built.
We build the eBox by converting a Scion xB 5-speed to electric power. We chose the xB after looking at every small car on the market. The gasoline Scion xB costs less than $15,000 well-equipped and weighs less than 2400 pounds. The xB is huge inside so it meets the needs of a lot of people and it appeals to fleets. Scion is a Toyota brand and the Scion xB is built with Toyota quality. Not everyone likes the looks of the xB, but as the basis for a great EV conversion, the xB has the look of a winner.
Planning for what would become the eBox started in 2003 after the AC Propulsion tzero demonstrated the potential of Li Ion batteries by winning the 2003 Michelin Challenge Bibendum. In 2005, we made the decision to go into limited production. The eBox is built to order, starting with a customer-owned xB, and we are now starting to build the first cars for customers. We are also planning to display and demonstrate the eBox all around California as opportunities arise. Please watch this space for more information about the AC Propulsion eBox
Performance Range 120 – 150 miles
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 7 secs
Top Speed 95 mph
Charge Rate 30 minutes for 20 to 50 miles
Full Charge 2 hrs (fast), 5 hrs (normal)
Power SystemElectric Drive AC induction motor
Power 120 kW peak, 50 kW continuous
Torque 220 newton-meter
Redline 13,000 rpm
Battery Li Ion
Voltage 355V nominal
Capacity 35 kWh
Weight 600 lbs
Charger Onboard, plug in anywhere
Rating 1 to 20 kW
Input 100 to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 hz, 1 to 80A
Interface Standard plugs, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capable
FeaturesSeats: 5
Equipment:
Air conditioning std Navigation system opt
Alloy wheels opt Power brakes std
Cruise control std Power steering std
Electric heater std Power windows, locks, mirrors std
Leather opt Traction control std
InstrumentationAnalog Cluster Speedometer, ammeter, battery state of charge
Multi-function Display Energy use, efficiency, charge control functions, cell-level voltage and temperature, V2G control
ChassisFront Suspension Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Torsion beam with stabilizer bar
Steering Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Brakes Power-assisted ventilated front disc / rear drum with ABS
Tires P185/60R15 tires on steel wheels with full wheel covers
Spare Temporary
Exterior Dimensions Overall height 64.6 inch Wheelbase 98.4 inch
Overall width 66.5 inch Track (front / rear) 57.3 inch / 56.3 inch
Overall length 155.3 inch Curb Weight 2970 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.1 inch
Pricing & Availability
The eBox is an electric conversion of the Scion xB 5-speed. AC Propulsion converts customer-owned xBs by removing the internal combustion engine and related components and installing the AC Propulsion electric drive system and battery. Every eBox is made to order from a Scion xB 5-speed supplied by the customer.
Scion xB 5-speed, new or low mileage, supplied by customer $13,000 to $18,000 including options, taxes, and fees
Conversion to electric $55,000 plus tax, includes all parts and labor, per specification sheet
Available at added cost: Alloy wheels, custom paint, leather, navigation system
Limited Warranty One-year limited parts and labor warranty on all conversion systems. Scion factory warranty on rest of car may be void.
Service All maintenance and repair work can be performed or sub-contracted by AC Propulsion including pick-up and delivery
Availability Available in California only; subject to discretion of AC Propulsion
Deposit Accepted orders must be secured with a $10,000 deposit
Delivery Accepted vehicle orders will be scheduled for 2007 delivery in the order that deposits are received
Company Details
AC Propulsion Inc. is a California Corporation founded in 1992 to develop, manufacture, and license system and component technology for electric vehicle drive systems. Since its founding, AC Propulsion has emerged as a worldwide leader in... more
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