Solectria Force
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The Solectria Force is a Geo Metro, professionally converted from a new, motorless vehicle (called in the industry a "glider
") to become a battery electric vehicle
. Converted by Solectria Corporation of Wilmington, Massachusetts (now Azure Dynamics Corporation), it is no longer in production. Approximately 400 vehicles were converted. The North Jersey District Water Supply Commission procured a 1996 Solectria Force that is still in service today. The original thirteen 12 volt lead–acid gel cell batteries lasted until April 2011, when they were replaced with nearly 10,000 miles.
The city of Morristown, NJ used Solectria "Force" models as "station cars" in a three-year pilot program ending in 2001.
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For the display card on the example shown below:
Vehicle glider
In automobiles, a glider is a vehicle without a powertrain . It is generally a brand new car, but a second-hand car can also be used...
") to become a battery electric vehicle
Battery electric vehicle
A battery electric vehicle, or BEV, is a type of electric vehicle that uses chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery packs. BEVs use electric motors and motor controllers instead of, or in addition to, internal combustion engines for propulsion.A battery-only electric vehicle or...
. Converted by Solectria Corporation of Wilmington, Massachusetts (now Azure Dynamics Corporation), it is no longer in production. Approximately 400 vehicles were converted. The North Jersey District Water Supply Commission procured a 1996 Solectria Force that is still in service today. The original thirteen 12 volt lead–acid gel cell batteries lasted until April 2011, when they were replaced with nearly 10,000 miles.
The city of Morristown, NJ used Solectria "Force" models as "station cars" in a three-year pilot program ending in 2001.
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For the display card on the example shown below:
- Base vehicle 1996 Geo Metro
- Top speed 110 km/h (68.4 mph)
- Range 60 km (37.3 mi)-70 km (43.5 mi)
- Three phase AC motor
- Single speed gearbox
- 156 voltVoltThe 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...
batteryBattery (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...
pack (thirteen 12 volt lead–acid gel cells) - Zero emissions at the tailpipe