Peugeot Scoot'Elec
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The Peugeot Scoot'Elec was an electric motor scooter
produced by Peugeot
in France.
Launched in 1996, the Scoot'elec was based on the Zenith, with which it shares body panels and suspension
parts. It is powered by a 2.8 kW DC motor
fed from three Saft nickel-cadmium monoblocs giving an 18 V
, 100 A·h
battery
. Built around a "double cradle", the frame holds the batteries low down between and behind the rider's feet, providing a very low centre of gravity
. The electronic controller
and onboard charger
are housed under the seat.
The scooter weighs 115 kg (253.5 lb). It has a nominal range of 40 km (24.9 mi) at 45 km/h (28 mph), but this can be extended by using economy mode, which limits the speed to 30 km/h (18.6 mph).
The Scoot'Elec was discontinued in 2006; a replacement model, the E-Vivacity, is projected for 2011 release.
Electric motorcycles and scooters
Electric motorcycles and scooters are vehicles with two or three wheels that use electric motors to attain locomotion. Electric motorcycles, as distinguished from scooters, do not have a step-through frame....
produced by Peugeot
Peugeot
Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion...
in France.
Launched in 1996, the Scoot'elec was based on the Zenith, with which it shares body panels and suspension
Suspension (vehicle)
Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants...
parts. It is powered by a 2.8 kW DC motor
DC motor
A DC motor is an electric motor that runs on direct current electricity.-Brush:The brushed DC electric motor generates torque directly from DC power supplied to the motor by using internal commutation, stationary magnets , and rotating electrical magnets.Like all electric motors or generators,...
fed from three Saft nickel-cadmium monoblocs giving an 18 V
Volt
The volt is the SI derived unit for electric potential, electric potential difference, and electromotive force. The volt is named in honor of the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta , who invented the voltaic pile, possibly the first chemical battery.- Definition :A single volt is defined as the...
, 100 A·h
Ampere-hour
An ampere-hour or amp-hour is a unit of electric charge, with sub-units milliampere-hour and milliampere second...
battery
Battery (electricity)
An electrical battery is one or more electrochemical cells that convert stored chemical energy into electrical energy. Since the invention of the first battery in 1800 by Alessandro Volta and especially since the technically improved Daniell cell in 1836, batteries have become a common power...
. Built around a "double cradle", the frame holds the batteries low down between and behind the rider's feet, providing a very low centre of gravity
Center of mass
In physics, the center of mass or barycenter of a system is the average location of all of its mass. In the case of a rigid body, the position of the center of mass is fixed in relation to the body...
. The electronic controller
Motor controller
A motor controller is a device or group of devices that serves to govern in some predetermined manner the performance of an electric motor. A motor controller might include a manual or automatic means for starting and stopping the motor, selecting forward or reverse rotation, selecting and...
and onboard charger
Battery charger
A battery charger is a device used to put energy into a secondary cell or rechargeable battery by forcing an electric current through it.The charge current depends upon the technology and capacity of the battery being charged...
are housed under the seat.
The scooter weighs 115 kg (253.5 lb). It has a nominal range of 40 km (24.9 mi) at 45 km/h (28 mph), but this can be extended by using economy mode, which limits the speed to 30 km/h (18.6 mph).
The Scoot'Elec was discontinued in 2006; a replacement model, the E-Vivacity, is projected for 2011 release.