The Venturi Astrolab was an early-2000s concept battery electric car with adjunct energy provided from solar panels mounted to the vehicle. It was unveiled at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006.[1]

Venturi Astrolab
Overview
ManufacturerVenturi (electric car company)
Production2006
AssemblyMonaco
DesignerSacha Lakic
Body and chassis
ClassHybrid
Powertrain
Electric motor2006: 16 kW (21 hp; 22 PS), central rear mounted
TransmissionDifferential gear reduction with limited-slip differential, direct hold
Battery7kWh Lithium iron phosphate
Range110 km (68 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,800 mm (149.6 in)
Width1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Curb weight280 kg (620 lb)

Technical specifications

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The original Venturi Astrolab uses a 16 kW (21 hp; 22 PS) electric motor in place of the internal combustion engine fitted to most cars. This electric motor also had a claimed maximum torque output of 36.8 lb⋅ft (5 kg⋅m; 50 N⋅m),[2] delivered instantly. The top speed of the Venturi Astrolab 74.5 mph (120 km/h).[3]

With its bodywork composed of 3.6 m2 (39 sq ft) of high efficiency (21%) solar cells,[3] the Astrolab was aiming for a concept of zero emission vehicle; it was unveiled at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006. The builder claimed that the average daily intake of the solar cells would enable a range of 11 mi (18 km).[4] If greater range is required,[4] the onboard batteries extend this to 62 mi (100 km).[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Venturi Astrolab". www.ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Venturi - Astrolab". www.allcarindex.com. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Venturi Astrolab (2007)". www.netcarshow.com. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Venturi Astrolab Concept 2006 (see comment from StigBelcherStyl)". www.gtplanet.net. 8 November 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
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