AC Propulsion executives announced their intention to convert Scion xBs to battery electric vehicles in October, 2003.[1] Company executives stated that the Scion xB was chosen in part due to its boxy shape which allows for good placement and installation of a battery pack. The availability of a suitable battery was said to be an important step in allowing for the announcement of the program. Suitability requirements included that the battery be widely available ("off the shelf"), in volume, without danger that supply would be cut off or be overly limited. Thousands of lithium-ion batteries, of the 18650 variant, were proposed as suitable for the rechargeable battery system.[2]
The prototype eBox was unveiled in Santa Monica, California on August 18, 2006. The prototype used a battery pack consisting of 5,300 Li-ion cells arranged into 100 blocks of 53 cells each.
The first production eBox was delivered to actor Tom Hanks on February 15, 2007.
PricingEdit
Estimated cost of this conversion exceeds US$50,000 in addition to the base vehicle cost (excluding the cost of the gasoline engine, that is replaced in the conversion), while high-volume OEM additional cost is projected at about $10,000. It appears that high-volume production by original vehicle manufacturers using AC production components is a goal, with the low-volume production being an intermediate step.
AC Propulsion offers the conversion for US$55,000.[3]
Charge rate: up to 20 kW; 30 minutes for 20–50 miles
Full Charge: 2 hours (fast), 5 hours (normal)
Energy Efficiency: 180 AC Wh/km in typical driving (648 kJ/km)
ReferencesEdit
^"Scott, Paul, Paul Scott's EV Party". Electrifyingtimes.com. from the original on 22 November 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
^"Batteries Characteristics: Energy and Power". Energyandclimate.org. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
^"Bagatelle-Black, Forbes, 2006-8-21, First Peek Inside the eBox". Evworld.com. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
^Simanaitis, Dennis (2009-01-23). . Roadandtrack.com. Archived from the original on 2009-12-17. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
External linksEdit
Company website
, Google Video format
Pictures and notes from the company's October 2003 presentation (Electrifyingtimes.com)
October 15, 2023
propulsion, ebox, ebox, conversion, scion, hatchback, into, battery, electric, vehicle, produced, american, company, propulsion, overviewmanufacturerac, propulsionproduction2007, designerac, propulsion, toyotabody, chassisclassmini, mpvbody, style5, door, hatc. The eBox is a conversion of a Scion xB hatchback into a battery electric vehicle produced by the American company AC Propulsion AC Propulsion eBoxOverviewManufacturerAC PropulsionProduction2007 20 DesignerAC Propulsion ToyotaBody and chassisClassMini MPVBody style5 door hatchbackLayoutFront engine Front wheel drivePlatformToyota Scion xBRelatedAC Propulsion tzeroTesla RoadsterPowertrainElectric motor3 phase 4 pole AC inductionDimensionsWheelbase2 499 millimetres 98 4 in Length3 944 millimetres 155 3 in Width1 689 millimetres 66 5 in Height1 641 millimetres 64 6 in Curb weight1 383 kilograms 3 049 lb ChronologyPredecessorAC Propulsion tzero Contents 1 History 2 Pricing 3 Specifications 4 References 5 External linksHistory Edit nbsp Lateral view of the AC Propulsion eBoxAC Propulsion executives announced their intention to convert Scion xBs to battery electric vehicles in October 2003 1 Company executives stated that the Scion xB was chosen in part due to its boxy shape which allows for good placement and installation of a battery pack The availability of a suitable battery was said to be an important step in allowing for the announcement of the program Suitability requirements included that the battery be widely available off the shelf in volume without danger that supply would be cut off or be overly limited Thousands of lithium ion batteries of the 18650 variant were proposed as suitable for the rechargeable battery system 2 The prototype eBox was unveiled in Santa Monica California on August 18 2006 The prototype used a battery pack consisting of 5 300 Li ion cells arranged into 100 blocks of 53 cells each The first production eBox was delivered to actor Tom Hanks on February 15 2007 Pricing EditEstimated cost of this conversion exceeds US 50 000 in addition to the base vehicle cost excluding the cost of the gasoline engine that is replaced in the conversion while high volume OEM additional cost is projected at about 10 000 It appears that high volume production by original vehicle manufacturers using AC production components is a goal with the low volume production being an intermediate step AC Propulsion offers the conversion for US 55 000 3 Specifications EditAcceleration 0 to 60 mph in 7 0 seconds 4 Top Speed 95 mph 153 km h Range 140 180 miles 230 290 km Motor 150 kW 200 hp AC induction motor Battery pack 5 088 Li Ion cells 355V nominal 35kWh 600 lb 270 kg Battery charger On board 100 250VAC 50 60 Hz includes Vehicle to Grid V2G and UPS generator mode capability Charge rate up to 20 kW 30 minutes for 20 50 miles Full Charge 2 hours fast 5 hours normal Energy Efficiency 180 AC Wh km in typical driving 648 kJ km References Edit Scott Paul Paul Scott s EV Party Electrifyingtimes com Archived from the original on 22 November 2010 Retrieved 2010 11 27 Batteries Characteristics Energy and Power Energyandclimate org Retrieved 2010 11 27 Bagatelle Black Forbes 2006 8 21 First Peek Inside the eBox Evworld com Retrieved 2010 11 27 Simanaitis Dennis 2009 01 23 Eclectic Electrics AC Propulsion eBox Road and Track Roadandtrack com Archived from the original on 2009 12 17 Retrieved 2010 11 27 External links EditCompany website Review and video gallery Stefano Paris Video of a test drive Stefano Paris Google Video format Pictures and notes from the company s October 2003 presentation Electrifyingtimes com Informational article from August 2006 which provides updated information as to eBox price quality availability company views EVWorld com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title AC Propulsion eBox amp oldid 1085269270, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
