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The Citroën C-ZERO is a supermini/city car produced by Citroën and is 100% electric powered. It was developed in collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). Its sister will be marketed by Peugeot as the Peugeot iOn^[1]. .

Description

The C-Zero is the French version of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicle, based on the Mitsubishi i a kei car sold in Japan, and is the result of the partnership between PSA and Mitsubishi. After the Peugeot iOn was presented at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the Citroen C-ZERO marks the second part of the marketing of electric vehicles in Europe ^[2].

Sous le slogan « », Citroën se lance dans la course des petites voitures électriques idéales pour les villes ^[3]. Under the slogan "Zéro litre de carburant, zéro émission de CO 2 , zéro bruit" (Zero liter of fuel, zero emission of CO2, zero noise) Citroën is launching in the race of small electric cars are ideal for cities ^[4]. The "Citroën" enriches its offer on the small car segment with a 100% electric. It has been designed to facilitate mobility through its small size, its quick charge and self-sufficient to cover commuting ^[5].

History

Citroën had already tried to produce a car electric in the 1990s which was a variation of the Citroen Saxo and which proved too costly. Because the cost of batteries and it was very weak so this initiative did not gone beyond the experimental stage^[6].

Technical details

Motor

The C-ZERO has an electric motor which delivers 47 kilowatts or 64 horsepower 3,000 to 6,000 rpm. Its maximum torque is 180 Nm from 0 to 2 000 rpm. The motor is powered by lithium-ion batteries, located in the center of the vehicle. This technology allows to limit the weight of batteries, compared to traditional technologies to equal benefits.

Performance

In terms of performance, C-ZERO has a maximum speed of 130 km/h, goes from from 0 to 100 km/h in 15s and 60 to 90 mph in 6 seconds. The range of the car is 130 km. ^[7]

Facilities

The C-Zero has four seats and a trunk of 166 liters of volume. It has many comforts and security: power steering, ESP, six airbags, telematics, and independent housing for emergency and air conditioning.^[8]

Utilisation

It takes six hours to fully charge the battery with a 220 V electrical outlet. However, via an external terminal 125-A at 400 V, it is possible to recharge the vehicle to 80% in 30 minutes. The car is designed to be easy to use. The driver only has to turn the ignition key and a beep announces the start of the car. It drives like a car with automatic transmission. The gauge to fuel is replaced by an indicator of battery charge. ^[9]

News

After the Peugeot iOn was presented at the last Frankfurt Auto Show, the Citroen C-ZERO marks the second part of the partnership between PSA and Mitsubishi to market electric vehicles in Europe. It will be offered to individuals, companies and administrations and local communities.

The C-ZERO will be premiered at the World Exhibition in Brussels in January 2010 and will be launched on the market during the last quarter of 2010, like its sister the Peugeot ion.

Citroën is continuing its development of electric cars, through its commercial vehicle, the Berlingo First Electric, in cooperation with the manufacturer specialist Venturi. It will be sold before next summer.

References

^ Citroën C-ZERO Press release
^ Futura Sciences [1]
^ Turbo.fr[2]
^ Le soir.be[3]
^ Webcarcenter[4]
^ Futura Sciences [5]
^ Nouvel Obs[6]
^ RTBF[7]
^ Le soir.be[8]

External Links

[1] Citroën C-ZERO Press release

[2] Futura Sciences [1]

[3] Turbo.fr[2]

[4] Le soir.be[3]

[5] Webcarcenter[4]

[6] Futura Sciences [5]

[7] Nouvel Obs[6]

[8] RTBF[7]

[9] Le soir.be[8]

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-The '''Citroën C-ZERO'''  is a [[supermini]]/[[city car]] produced by [[Citroën]] and is 100% electric powered. It was developed in collaboration with [[Mitsubishi Motors Corporation]] (MMC).  Its sister will be marketed by [[Peugeot]] as the [[Peugeot iOn]]<ref>[http://www.electric.citroen.com/includes/pdf/c_zero_fr.pdf Citroën C-ZERO Press release]</ref>.
+The '''Citroën C-ZERO'''  is a [[supermini]]/[[city car]] produced by [[Citroën]] and is 100% electric powered. It was developed in collaboration with [[Mitsubishi Motors Corporation]] (MMC).  Its sister will be marketed by [[Peugeot]] as the [[Citroën C-ZERO|Peugeot iOn]]<ref>[http://www.electric.citroen.com/includes/pdf/c_zero_fr.pdf Citroën C-ZERO Press release]</ref>.
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 [[File:Peugeot iOn.JPG|thumb|the Peugeot iOn]]