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“Crossover ?! Ё!”- this is how almost everyone I told about the test drive of the first Russian-made hybrid was reacting to it. The idea finally embodied in plastic and metal. Moreover, she goes and even has a license plate! How did you manage to register not even a pre-production sample, but an “alpha prototype”, that is, a concept car, the second question, the main thing - the foundation has been laid.
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Ground clearance of 210 mm and all-wheel drive "e-Crossover" - greetings to Russian roads. But not everyone. According to the developers, the machine is designed specifically for cities with their torn traffic congestion. With frequent braking, supercapacitors charge faster, and gas stations that have methane are more common than in rural areas. It would seem, what does methane have to do with it? And despite the fact that the 1.4-liter Fiat engine is dual-fuel, it works equally well both on gas and on 92-m gasoline. Finally, service centers for servicing ё-mobiles will initially appear only in megacities.
Body parts are well fitted. But the vinyl film on the serial copy is unlikely to leave
Body parts are well fitted. But the vinyl film on the serial copy is unlikely to leave. Body parts are well fitted. But the vinyl film on the serial copy is unlikely to leave.
How exciting to look at the car, which some time ago was only a developers dream. Unusual body of a chilly orange color, the interior is quite spacious, but so far gray. That would be to color it. This will play into the hands of the hybrid novelty when sales begin.
But the household part should be tightened. The seat cushions are flat and devoid of lateral support. The rear sofa is also not the top of comfort, but at least there is enough space above your head, and your knees do not rest against the back. The creators promise to change the seats, and for products of Russian development, however, the names of partner companies (absolutely everyone!) Are kept secret.
Anyone who wants a larger volume will be offered a version without gas equipment. Then there is a place and a spare
Anyone who wants a larger volume will be offered a version without gas equipment. Then there is a place and a spare. Anyone who wants a larger volume will be offered a version without gas equipment. Then there is a place and a spare.
The center console has a fairly rich functionality. Information for the driver is displayed on the upper color display - data on the speed and battery charge. And the lower touch screen is the dream of the Next Generation. You can even play Angry Birds! And there will also be the possibility of accessing the Internet, GLONASS / GPS navigation, a rear view camera and ERA-GLONASS - a system for calling emergency services in case of an accident.
The steering wheel, with the thickness of the rim of which is clearly guessed, is adjustable in angle. I myself could not lift the hub - something stuck, but the instructor helped to cope with it. Having written off the problem for conceptualism, I press the button for disabling the parking brake, I transfer the thin selector, which is located behind the steering wheel, to the “drive” - and the crossover silently moves off. There is still enough energy for electric motors. I press the right pedal harder (it would not hurt to add information to it), and the ё-Mobile rushes forward energetically under the rather distinct rumbling of the connected ICE. Yes, it would be nice to strengthen the sound insulation of the engine compartment.
There are no familiar appliances. A small screen behind the wheel shows a minimum of information. The main data - speed, fuel quantity and battery charge level - are placed on the color display in the center of the front panel. Below is the touch screen of the multimedia system
There are no familiar appliances. A small screen behind the wheel shows a minimum of information. The main data - speed, fuel quantity and battery charge level - are placed on the color display in the center of the front panel. Below is the touch screen of the multimedia system. There are no familiar appliances. A small screen behind the wheel shows a minimum of information. The main data - speed, fuel quantity and battery charge level - are placed on the color display in the center of the front panel. Below is the touch screen of the multimedia system.
The hybrid drive circuit has not changed since the presentation in Minsk (ZR, 2013, No. 1). Again, they continue to work on it. But the mechatronic module is already ready for launch in a series. He only has control electronics will be different.
The car drives well, the brakes at speeds up to 70 km / h are quite informative, but … Work, work and work again! They kept repeating to us that the current e-Crossover is only the beginning of a long journey. I want to believe that the manufacturer will pass it and the dream of the development team, which is still difficult to express in rubles, but you can already touch it, will take the form of a freight car.
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1. Methane cylinders are located in the stern. They greatly narrow the loading volume, and do not put a spare tire in the trunk.
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2. The production car promises other front seats. The current ones have a short pillow and rather mediocre lateral support. The rear sofa is very flat with a small armrest. It would be nice to change it.
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3. The dual-fuel 75-horsepower Fiat Fire engine has no direct connection with the wheels. It works in conjunction with a generator that feeds electric motors on the front and rear axles.
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4, 6. Each of the traction motors is located in the mechatronic module. A two-stage gearbox with a differential, a liquid cooling system and control electronics are also installed in the module case. Unit weight less than 50 kg.
5. A supercapacitor that feeds electric motors weighs less than 70 kg and can withstand up to a million charge-discharge cycles. Its operating temperature is from –45 to +60 ºС. The battery accumulates energy during braking and gives it up when accelerating, when the generator’s capabilities are not enough.
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Of course, the best thing that happened could happen to him. A fantastic rotor blade engine has sunk into oblivion. Now it remains to throw supercapacitors, mechatronic modules and shoot not only the guinea pigs from Angry Birds, but also the very idea of an entertaining touchscreen. And then I, perhaps, will believe that in 2015 our application for ё-Mobile can be fulfilled. For a reasonable price we get a reasonable car - and just in the segment where demand is still higher than supply.
They promise to start car certification in the second half of next year. Production will be launched at the plant in Maryina (Leningrad Region) in the spring of 2015
They promise to start car certification in the second half of next year. Production will be launched at the plant in Maryina (Leningrad Region) in the spring of 2015. They promise to start car certification in the second half of next year. Production will be launched at the plant in Maryina (Leningrad Region) in the spring of 2015.
