Groupe PSA Designs an Electrified Light Vehicle as Part of the European EU-LIVE Consortium
December 06 2017 - 4:37AM
Business Wire
- The “Efficient Urban LIght Vehicle”
(EU-LIVE) European consortium brings together 12 partners from
six countries, with Groupe PSA the only carmaker
- The urban mobility project is funded
by the European Commission (€6.7 million) under the “Horizon
2020 GV5” Research and Innovation programme
- Based on an architecture similar to
a tricycle, the electrified light vehicle is adapted for urban and
peri-urban trips with a zero-emission mode for city
driving
- Groupe PSA’s involvement is part of
its Push to Pass strategic plan to deliver new mobility
solutions
Regulatory News:
On 30 November 2017, the European EU-LIVE consortium unveiled a
new L5e-category1 electrified mobility solution. Positioned between
the two-wheel and four-wheel segments, it is equipped with a
plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain, two electric
in-wheel motors and a petrol internal combustion engine. In leading
the research and manufacturing phases for the new demonstration
vehicle, Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) has expanded its design expertise
beyond the automotive industry.
Thanks to its silhouette and hybrid technology, the new EU-LIVE
electrified mobility solution can be used on all roads and offers
drivers a wide array of benefits:
- Suited to both roads and
motorways, all it requires is a driving licence.
- Its tilting mechanism offers
superior handling, making the vehicle as easy to drive as a
three-wheel scooter. This and the roll-control technology account
for more than half of the 13 patents filed by Groupe PSA. The
system notably makes use of hydraulic components and
hydropneumatic suspension.
- The vehicle runs in
zero-emission mode at speed of up to 70 kilometres per
hour using two rear electric in-wheel motors, developed by 2
consortium partners Elaphe and Brembo.The 48-volt electric battery
– designed by Samsung SDI - can be recharged using regenerative
braking technology. When driving on inter-urban roads at speeds of
between 70 and 130 kilometres per hour, the PEUGEOT SCOOTER
31-kilowatt single-cylinder petrol engine takes over the
propulsion. The light vehicle has a total range of
300 kilometres and a top speed of 130 kilometres per
hour.
- The vehicle’s small footprint
(2.4 metres x 0.85 metres) and rotating doors facilitate
perpendicular parking and free up road space. As well as an
enclosed, heated cabin, the vehicle also features seatbelts and an
airbag, making helmets, gloves, waterproof jackets and other
protective gear unnecessary.
One of the EU-LIVE consortium’s main aims is to develop common
powertrains that can be used for a variety of L-category vehicles
in order to achieve economies of scale.
“Groupe PSA has committed to protecting individual freedom of
movement. EU-LIVE is an illustrative example of it. This new
electrified light vehicle allows an individual, safe and
sustainable mobility thanks to its zero-emission mode. We are proud
to take part in this European project with all our partners”
declared Carla Gohin, Senior Vice President, Research and Advanced
Engineering.
For more information, visit: http://eu-live.eu
About Groupe PSA
The Groupe PSA designs unique automotive experiences and
delivers mobility solutions to meet all client expectations. The
Group has five car brands, Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall,
as well as a wide array of mobility and smart services under its
Free2Move brand, aiming to become a great carmaker and the
preferred mobility provider. It is an early innovator in the field
of autonomous and connected cars. It is also involved in financing
activities through Banque PSA Finance and in automotive equipment
via Faurecia. Find out more at groupe-psa.com/en.
Media library: medialibrary.groupe-psa.com / @GroupePSA
1 The L5e denomination refers to the 3 wheels’ vehicles one can
use at a speed above 50kmh and on any road.
Communications Department -
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