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Factory testing electric Octavia
The Octavia Green E Line is based on the popular Octavia Estate, which has a chassis that’s ideal for holding the battery, electronic controllers and electric motor. The electric motor puts out peak power of 85kW and provides torque of 270Nm from the moment the car starts to move. The Octavia Green E Line accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 12 seconds and has a top speed of 84mph. At 93 miles, the car’s range will satisfy the demands of most European commuters.
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| A lithium-ion battery supplies the Octavia Green E Line’s electricity. It has 180 cells, each 55mm across and 233mm long. The battery holds 26.5 kilowatt-hours in energy and weighs about 315kg. The battery block is mounted under the middle and rear floor panels and in part of the boot.
“The Octavia Green E Line shows our technological expertise in the field of electric mobility,” said ŠKODA CEO Professor Dr Winfried Vahland. “It is a milestone in our comprehensive sustainability strategy, and our development work in this field is in close co-operation with Volkswagen Group.”
Dr Eckhard Scholz, board member in charge of research and development, added: “ŠKODA and the entire Volkswagen Group have a long-term aim, and that is sustainable mobility based on renewable energy sources. There is no doubt that electric propulsion is becoming more and more important, with emissions as low as possible. Working as we are with our Group partners, we think we are making very good progress.”
Dr Scholz added that electric mobility is an important element of the company’s drive and fuel strategy, and that ŠKODA expects to see a mix of different technologies in the future. This will include optimising highly efficient TDI and TSI engines and their transmissions. “Improving fuel economy quickly will bring the greatest benefit in the short term. We are working hard on further lowering fuel consumption and CO2 emissions,” said Dr Scholz. |
Added: 18 January 2012
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