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2007 Obvio! 828 Flex-fuel Electric Review

June 2007
Filed under: OBVIO Car News | OBVIO Headlines
The Obvio! 828 achieves a fuel economy of 12.5 km/liter (29.40 mpg) in urban driving and 17.3 km/liter (40.69 mpg) during highway driving when equipped with ZAP Eco-Flexible Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) - 1.6 Liter/115Hp High Fuel Efficiency

Also available with Obvio !'s "HIGHPOWERSERIES" 170 and 250 HP engines. (All mileage ratings are estimated with 100 percent ethanol as the assumed fuel source, gasoline should yield about a 10% increase in mileage).

What is the advantage of Ethanol E100?
It's a combination of high-performance and high mileage for any situation. E100 means that the car runs at any percentage mixture of ethanol, gas, natural compressed gas or even pure ethanol (which is less expensive), or pure gas, if the owner so chooses. It's up to you, the owner, how to combine the fuels. To sum it up, it is a very flexible fuel vehicle!

Safety
Monocoque integrated chassis
Composite Structural Materials
McPherson Suspensions and Oversized Disc Brakes
Wheel Shift Paddles
Niess Eliptical Ring Safety Rings

Comfort
iMobile Carputer: GPS, Internet and Email Access, Personal Organizer, Satellite Radio, Digital Media Player, DVD Player, and other Vehicle Controls.

Accessories & Equipment
Air Conditioning, Carputer iMobile System, Alloy Wheels, Power Brakes, Electric Heater, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors, Leather Seats, CVT Transmission System

iMobileCarputer
Gives you one display with live vehicle diagnostic and maintenance tools, voice assisted turn-by-turn navigation, integrated organizer with mobile device sync ability, a mobile media center incorporating features normally expected from a home theater system*, web connectivity, emergency services, and safety features such as a rear view monitoring camera . . . an experience like no other.

Seats
One Seat for Three Passengers

Dimensions
Width: 65.00 in. (1,650 mm)
Wheelbase: 68.90 in. (1,750 mm)
Height: 59.00 in. (1,500 mm)
Overall Length: 104.3 in. (2,650 mm)
Curb Weight: 1,328 lb. (600 kg)
Maximum Speed: 200 km
Tank: 50 liters (13.21 gallons)
Structure
The Integrated Monocoque Chassis works like a three-passenger safety cell and the front seat is like a comfy sofa, or if you prefer, think of it as a throwback to bench seats. The gearshift is located on your left, between the door and the seat, with the electronic six speed "manual gearbox style" control integrated in the steering wheel. Four wheel, independent, McPherson strut suspension with oversized disc brakes on all four wheels for smooth handling and confident braking in all conditions.

Interior and exterior body panels constructed from "ABS/PMMA," a unique, high-tech plastics from a joint development of GE Plastics, PPE - Pole de PlasturgieD'EstandMVC- Marcopolo. We use a twin-sheet vacuform process that dispenses paint within five layers of material, providing a scratch-proof "A" finish.

Estimated Retail Price: $14k
Delivery Date: end of 2007
The first 1,000 buyers will get the "Premier Series" numbered and signed by Anisio Campos and the Obvio ! design crew, with exclusive special gifts.

Obvio 828E

Electric Propulsion
Drive System: 120 kW, 220 Nm, 13,000 rpm Regenerative braking
Battery: Li Ion, 39 kWh, 580 lb
Charger: Onboard, plug in anywhere, up to 20 kW
Vehicle to grid (V2G): Bi-directional grid interface

Vehicle Performance
Range:200 - 240 miles
Acceleration: 0 to 60 < 4.5 secs with 200HP's
Top Speed: 120 mph
Charge Rate: 30 minutes for 20 - 50 miles
Full Charge: 2 hrs (fast), 5 hrs (normal)

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