Zerotracer
| Zerotracer | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Designwerk |
| Production | 2009 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,650 mm (143.7 in) |
| Width | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Height | 1,520 mm (59.8 in) |
The Zerotracer is a purpose built Electric vehicle for the Zero Emissions Race which went around the world in 2010/11. The vehicle seats two in a closed cabin, while its driving characteristics are more similar to a motorbike. The race started under UNEP patronage on 16 August 2010 in front of the Palace of Nations at Geneva where it ended on 24 February 2011 completing 80 days of travel - inspired obviously by Jules Verne's novel. Of the only three vehicles completing the race, Zerotracer accumulated the highest score of points to win.[1]
Zero Emission Race Route
Geneva - Bruxelles - Berlin - Kiev - Moscow - Chelyabinsk - Almaty - Ürümqi - Shanghai - Vancouver - US West Coast - Cancún 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference - Casablanca - Geneva.
Performance and development
Zerotracer covered the through route from Geneva to Shanghai without a break caused by a technical problem. This is due to its fully developed concept deriving from the Monotracer, a very similar concept using a petrol engine. Manufacturer Designwerk[2] evaluates the production of the vehicle.
References
- ^ Oliver Karthaus: In 80 Tagen um die Welt: Schweizer gewinnen Zero Emission Race DailyGreen-Internetportal, 25. Februar 2011 (german)
- ^ Homepage of developer Designwerk Archived October 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine