QBEAK’s radical design is worth the wait unit 2014 http://insideevs.com/ecomove-unveils-electric-qbeak-3-0-prototype-pushes-production-back-to-2014/ [images] ECOmove Unveils Electric QBEAK 3.0 Prototype…Pushes Production Back to 2014 by Eric Loveday [12/24/2012]
[images http://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/qbeak-3.0.jpg ECOmove's QBEAK 3.0 still turns heads, but not for the right reasons http://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/qbeak3.0-rear.jpg It's no more stylish from the rear http://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/qbeak3.0-side.jpg Now here's a novel idea ] Development of the lightweight ECOmove QBEAK electric vehicle began way back in 2009 with production promised for 2012. That’s a promise ECOmove won’t be able to keep, but at least there’s progress to report. The latest version of the QBEAK, referred to here as 3.0, is not quite production-ready, but it’s getting near. The Danish developers of the odd-looking QBEAK hit countless hurdles, which the firm labels as “unforeseen challenges,” but the QBEAK’s radical design may be worth the extended wait. ECOmove describes the QBEAK as the world’s most environmentally-, energy-, and city-friendly vehicle ever conceived. The ECOmove’s in-wheel motors crank out approximately 50 horsepower, which the firm says is ideal for city driving and suitable of highway use. Amazingly, the QBEAK tips the scales at a scant 1,102 pounds. Future development plans call for the vehicle’s current 80-volt setup to be replaced by a 300-volt system. ECOmove is rather hush when it comes to the QBEAK’s battery system. The firm only says that it’s arranged in such a way as to allow for simple battery swaps and is engineered for different powertrain setups ... Look for the ECOmove QBEAK to officially launch in 2014. If the firm can strike a deal with parts suppliers and a vehicle manufacturer/assembler, then it’s likely the QBEAK will be sold in Europe, Asia and even the United States. [© 2012 Inside EVs All rights reserved] http://www.hybridcars.com/ecomove-unveils-third-qbeak-ev-prototype-ready-by-2014/ [images] ECOmove Unveils Third Qbeak EV Prototype, Ready By 2014 by Pete Brissette Dec 20 2012 [images http://www.hybridcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ECOmove-Qbreak-EV-1220.jpg QbeakIII_2 ] Overshot deadlines and projections are never easy to stomach, especially when large investments of money, and reputations, are at stake. With the year’s end rapidly closing in, Danish company ECOmove is applying a tonic of humility and optimism to the soon-to-be-missed 2012 launch of its Qbeak electric vehicle. The company, started in 2009, said in March of this year it intended to have the prototype of its lightweight, electric powertrain vehicle, the Qbeak, ready to launch in 2012. However, ECOmove recently announced a third, more updated version of its city car, and that the prototype will closely resemble the final product. In a statement, CEO Mogens Løkke said the company is “convinced that the first Qbeak will be ready to leave the factory in 2014.” Mixed in with the announcement of the latest version of the prototype, the company acknowledged it came up short in a bid to launch the car this year, citing long lead times as a major hurdle. The current Qbeak prototype now has a charging structure and instrumentation, and overall is developed enough that company is ready to move toward production. Speaking to Gizmag.com Løkke said the company will announce details on the car’s battery at a later time. “However, I can confirm that the system for simple battery swap-outs is integrated and will support more different power module systems (we are working on a fuel cell system),” stated Løkke. “The smartphone integration is progressing and is still to be implemented in the Qbeak III,” he added. “We will soon demonstrate an intelligent sound alert system as an option for warning pedestrians. We are performing simulations for crash but are planning to run some destructive tests soon.” ECOmove also said it is seeking strategic partnerships in manufacturing and supply chain management to ensure a smooth transition to mass-producing the Qbeak. The company says it’s currently in discussions with foreign and domestic companies that will be able to assemble and deliver cars for the major markets such as Europe, America and Asia, including China. 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