All-electric vehicles
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Citroen Bertingo and Ford Transit Conned Electric
Ford unveiled the first of a new line of all-electric vehicles that will start with the launch of the Transit Connect Electric next year The van on show is based on the long wheelbase Transit Connect and uses a 28kW battery to power a three-phase motor, producing 158Nrn of continuous torque. A full charge is expected to take around 10 hours with a 230v connection and will produce a range of up to 80 miles The electric Connect will reach a top speed of 75mph and hit 60mph in 12 seconds when unladen Maximum payload is 580kg with a 3.8m load capacity.
Not to be outdone, Citroen presented an all-electric version of its Berhngo van that represents the mass production version of a vehicle originally produced in limited numbers for the French postal service. Powered by a three-phase motor linked to Venturi batteries, the Berlingo will produce 42kW of power and 173Nm of torque and reach a top speed of 68mph. The Berlingo has a maximum range 01 62 miles and a total payload allowance of 500kg.
The Renault Trucks team at IAA was on a high. Not only is it leading the European Truck Racing Championship with one round to go, but it has also won a significant battle in the marketplace. For three years, and over 400.000km, German operator Joachim Fehrenketter has been carrying out a closely monitored trial of tractors from all seven leading manufacturers. The conclusion of the trial reveals the Premium Long Distance to have the lowest fuel consumption and overall operating costs.
Its stand features a variety of alternative fuel vehicles, including Maxity Electric and the Premium Distribution Hybrid Tech. The initial example of the hybrid 26-tonner has now successfully completed 12,500km and 600 hours' work in seven months of operation with Coca Cola in Belgium. Renault light commercial vehicles sold by the Renault Truck network, including the latest Master van, will in future be distinguishable from those from the van division by a red badge on the doors.