AMP said that Equinox is a converted or up-fitted GM Chevrolet Equinox that is a fully electric, clean conversion, American-made vehicle. The vehicle will reach a top speed of 90 miles an hour, and will go from zero to 60 miles per hour in approximately eight seconds, with a charge voltage of either 110V or 220V. The pricing of the vehicle is expected to be below $50,000, after government incentives.
The company claims that Equinox, utilizing Remy motors, will travel up to 150 miles on a single charge, which compares favorably to the Nissan Leaf that will travel up to 100 miles on a charge. The Leaf is not expected to reach the market until January 2011.
Steve Burns, CEO of Advanced Mechanical Products, said: “In a growing electric vehicle market, we believe AMP has clearly established itself as a pioneer. Not only will AMP be the first to reach the market, but we will also be breaking the mold in terms of what the public expects from an all-electric vehicle.’
“Pre-conversion, the Chevy Equinox is an outstanding vehicle in its own right – winner of the Consumer Digest Best Buy award and a five-star frontal and side-impact crash safety ratings. This vehicle is truly a modern day car, with all the features and stringent safety requirements the Chevy Equinox is extolled for.”
The company expects the fully-converted vehicle to hit the road in June 2010. AMP plans to formally launch the car, with demonstrations available, at the New York Auto Show, which begins on April 2, 2010.
