FVT eVaro plug-in serial hybrid

[NeilBlanchard]

Here's a preview of a 2 hour video -- there are several pauses with a black screen; just let it keep playing.

X-Cars

[MetroMPG]

I watched the previews. I'll make a point of seeing this one when it airs - looks interesting.

[NeilBlanchard]

FVT has done a full overhaul on their web page, and there is a lot of new, more specific information:

Future Vehicle Technologies

[rbrowning]

I wish it was airing here instead of just in Canada.

[NeilBlanchard]

Yes, you would think that a web version would be possible?

[alohaspirit]

Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard

is it just me, but couldnt things be a little smoother

front bumper (remind me of a pt cruiser bodykit)
wheel vents
brake lights (it tapers back, but the lights flare out again)

[NeilBlanchard]

That's the primer coat -- they had a fire about a month before the X-Prize, so they did not have time to repaint it. Here's what that same eVaro looks like now:



And here's my picture album of the FVT eVaro:

FVT eVaro pictures by NeilBlanchard - Photobucket

[Cd]

I see a 'diamond in the rough' with this beauty. The first thing I would do would be to make the front end smoother and extend the tail out. Then add wheel disks.
Love it.

[NeilBlanchard]

It has disk brakes... They are inboard!



You can see the calipers just inside of the frame next to the upper shock mount; and just outside the blue direct drive motors.

From the latest specs:

Braking: Regenerative braking slows the vehicle from any speed to 0. Hydraulic brakes are in place only as a back-up braking system and to hold the vehicle stationary when stopped.

[Cd]

Any estimates on the cost ?