The plug-in hybrid system in this modified Suzuki Swift features a combustion engine that’s much smaller than its production Swift counterparts – only 658cc producing 54 horsepower (40kW). But what it does have is a 74 horsepower (55kW) electric motor to run the car at all times, powered by lithium ion batteries. The combustion engine kicks in to recharge the batteries, making this a series hybrid system much like Volt. One full charge can take the car about 20km.
Because there is no need for a conventional geared transmission, the lithium ion batteries are positioned in the center console where a car’s transmission would typically be, between the two front seats. The seats are quite funky though – with a design reminding me of expensive ergo office chairs.
Look after the jump for larger photos of the Suzuki
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mcm Mini electric je..
One full charge can take the car about 20km.?
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Yeap one full charge is 20km so the engine needs to kick in more often to charge it…I prefer the Mitsubishi SUV concept
one full charge is 20km……..=.= is obviously useless right ?
if one full charge is 200km then is acceptable. but 20km lol……what the hell are they doing ?
See… a company a caliber of Suzuki is also recycling one of their car & convert into a EV.
So please stop bantai Proton for recycling Persona into a EV car.
But Proton, please bare in mind, don't be complacent. This is by no mean you should rest on your laurel and keep recycling. Once enough resources are in place, please come out with a fresh design to meet the world market.
@ Neo.S
That's a hybrid… meaning there's a second source of power to generate the car.
Ran out of petrol? There, a mileage of 20km for you to seek a nearest petrol station.
hmm.. weird seats..
@ iskett…
it might look weird right now… but that's the future. Every manufacturer (including Proton) will adopted this technology where they utilizing the mesh-fabricated material which imitate the conventional padded seats.
This is a clever design where we gain up to 25% more in car space compared to the conventional seat and it's self-ventilated.
Japs are concepting hybrid EV like nothing as if they can mass production anytime they want, Volts, stop making excuse that parts are expensive.
Thats a relatively small size lithium ion battery, can go 20km already? What if I put 4 more under my seats, can go 100km? Or just add 2 more, gud enuf for me go to work daily already.
Lets materialized these dreams.
Seems quite neat in the cockpit.
looks to me..
the seats aren't just ergonomics..
they sure looks damn light too..
n i agreed to superookie (aik? same id..? LOL),
the cockpit sure are neat n nice..
20km for a single recharging..
with that small battery..
there's a hope with suzuki..
You know.. biggest Mining Dump Truck also using this concept.. the Diesel engine supply the electricity of the 2 Electric Motor that runs the wheels
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liebherr_T_282B Check that one out… And this application already in the market long2 time ago