The Venturi Astrolab was an early-2000s
concept
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battery electric car
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with adjunct energy provided from solar panels mounted to the vehicle. It was unveiled at the
Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006.
Technical specifications
The original Venturi Astrolab uses a
electric motor
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in place of the
internal combustion engine
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fitted to most cars. This electric motor also had a claimed maximum
torque
In physics and mechanics, torque is the rotational equivalent of linear force. It is also referred to as the moment of force (also abbreviated to moment). It represents the capability of a force to produce change in the rotational motion of th ...
output of ,
delivered instantly. The top speed of the Venturi Astrolab .
With its bodywork composed of of high efficiency (21%) solar cells,
[ the Astrolab is 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 .][ If greater range is required,][
]
References
Car Body Design Review
External links
Official website
Official website (April 2018)
Electric concept cars
2000s cars
Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Venturi vehicles
Vehicles introduced in 2006
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