Onboard microgenerator for backup battery-pack charging
http://ecomento.com/2014/07/07/nimbus-e-car-electric-vehicle-concept-summons-the-ghost-of-the-vw-microbus/ Nimbus E-Car electric vehicle concept summons the ghost of the VW Microbus July 7, 2014 [images http://cdn.ecomento.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nimbus-nycolors-1000px.jpg Nimbus E-Car http://cdn.ecomento.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nimbus-electric-bus.jpg http://cdn.ecomento.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nimbus-interior-1-1000px.jpg http://cdn.ecomento.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nimbus-interior-2-1000px.jpg http://cdn.ecomento.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nimbus-interior-3-1000px.jpg http://cdn.ecomento.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nimbus-landscape-1000px.jpg ] Before today’s sustainability boosters, there were hippies, and they loved the Volkswagen Microbus. With its bulbous, van-like body, the Nimbus E-Car concept looks like the modern successor to the old VW. According to Gas 2, the E-Car was created by Brazilian artist Eduardo Galvani, and was designed to be constructed out of lightweight carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium. Power comes from a 130-kilowatt (180 horsepower) electric motor, and the E-Car features on-demand four-wheel drive. There’s also an onboard microgenerator for backup battery-pack charging. Unlike the spartan Volkswagen Microbus, the E-Car features plenty of modern technology, including a tablet-controlled infotainment system and plenty of outlets and USB ports for other devices. Brazil was the VW’s last stand; it went out of production there last year. Could the E-Car rise from its ashes and become the country’s new utility vehicle of choice, or will it remain an intriguing concept? [© 2014 · ecomento.com] ... http://nextpremium.com/2014/07/nimbus-e-car-electric-vehicle-concept-summons-ghost-vw-microbus/ Nimbus E-Car electric vehicle concept summons the ghost of the VW Microbus July 7, 2014 http://gas2.org/2014/06/21/nimbus-e-car-new-age-microbus/ Nimbus E-Car is a New Age Electric Microbus Created by Brazilian artist and designer, Eduardo Galvani, the Nimbus E-Car is the perfect vehicle for eco-conscious (and frugal) adventurers who miss the old VW Microbus, but want something a little more, you know, electric. The Nimbus E-Car concept is designed to be constructed out of lightweight carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium for greater efficiency. Further, the concept sports panoramic windows all around for optimal photography on the go, while offering on-demand 4 wheel drive, roof-top solar panels, and regenerative braking to keep the batteries charged up, no matter where your adventures take you. Speaking of batteries, the E-Car’s power comes from a 130 kW (180 hp) electric motor to keep things moving forward briskly – and there’s also an on board micro-generator to make sure you get home from Machu Pichu in time for the next World Cup match. If you don’t make it home in time, however, that won’t be a problem, sine the Nimbus has plenty of conveniences for today’s tech-savvy drivers, including an on board wifi hub, lots of USB ports, and power outlets feeding the tablet mounted in the center console. In addition to being an entertainment system, the Nimbus’ tablet controls the car’s audio system, lighting, temp control and navigational information. It also contains a digital inclinometer, altimeter and weather station. My old Irish grandmother would say that this car has a face only a mother could love, but I think it is. Just. Too. Cute. I want one! 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