Technology : Electrification of Vehicles
A programmable Regenerative braking system combines with advanced controllers to operate the motor charging and power options. Complete with air-ride suspension, the build of the CHICO ensures optimum control over your ride. The car is easily tuned and can offer a host of performance options not found elsewhere.
As the global automotive
industry begins to emerge from one of the worst downturns in history, the vehicle electrification phenomenon has boldly taken centre stage.
Modern designs linked with high-tech construction are the key to the success of a new range of very high tech electric vehicles, CHICO being the first of a new breed produced by Von Mynheer.
18" wheels and low profile tires give the CHICO a 'Bling', cool look as does the custom mixed pearl paint schemes available in 8 colors. The interior is hand stitched with 'jewel' like anodized alloy highlight panels. Also fitted with a 'Pirelli' style Non-slip rubber flooring for all weather conditions gives the car a practical purpose and durability.
'CHICO' Technical Specifications
18" wheels and low profile tires give the CHICO a 'Bling', cool look as does the custom mixed pearl paint schemes available in 8 colors. The interior is hand stitched with 'jewel' like anodized alloy highlight panels. Also fitted with a 'Pirelli' style Non-slip rubber flooring for all weather conditions gives the car a practical purpose and durability.
The asymmetric dashboard design provides easy viewing angles to the two main gauges that control both the air-ride suspension and the full electronics of the vehicle - designed to be easily understood to aid simple driving.
The modern practical design offers twin electronic AC motors which are liquid cooled - a step forward in reliability, uniquely offered in our range of vehicles. This also allows conventional heating in the car, not seen in other electric cars.
The car offers a 2+2 (2 adults and 2 children), or you can fold the rear seat down for shopping.
The modern practical design offers twin electronic AC motors which are liquid cooled - a step forward in reliability, uniquely offered in our range of vehicles. This also allows conventional heating in the car, not seen in other electric cars.
The car offers a 2+2 (2 adults and 2 children), or you can fold the rear seat down for shopping.
'CHICO' Technical Specifications
| Model Name: Chico Fully electric, Light Utility Vehicle, 'lifestyle' car |
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| Height : | 53" in raised position, 44.5" in lowered or park position |
| Length : | 132", Width : 70", |
| Motor: | Twin parallel 48v AC motors with built-in regenerative braking. Motors are liquid cooled and mated to uni-gear drive system. |
| Power: | 46 kW at 4000 rpm (max. 8000rpm) |
CONSTRUCTION |
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| Chassis: | All high grade, Aluminum construction |
| Body: | Engineered multi-ply composite epoxy for rigidity and strength. |
| Front Brakes: | Alloy 4 pot lightweight high performance calipers with |
| 11" vented rotors and alloy race hubs. | |
| Rear Brakes: | Alloy calipers with e-brake with 10.5" vented discs |
| Steering: | Rack and pinion. |
| Suspension: | Upper and Lower wishbone made from aircraft aluminum with alloy hubs, front wheel drive. Independent suspension supplied by four individual digitally controlled Air-ride cushions for adjustable ride height. |
| Wheels & Tires: | Front: 18"x 6" light weight alloy wheels fitted with |
| low profile directional tires 225 x 40 R 18 | |
| Rear: 18" x 6" light weight alloy wheels fitted with | |
| low profile directional tires 225 x 40 R 18 | |
Please have a
look at our
Youtube Video....
Including the
CHICO's test run
in October, 2010.
