Three EN-V models were unveiled in Shanghai: Jiao (Pride), Miao (Magic) and Xiao (Laugh).
EN-V’s platform has evolved from the platform of the Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility (PUMA) prototype that was developed by Segway and debuted in April 2009. Segway has worked collaboratively with GM to develop and deliver multiple copies of the drivetrain platform that connect to and power the various EN-Vs.
EN-V is propelled by electric motors in each of its two driving-mode wheels. The company said that everything in EN-V is drive-by-wire, supporting its ability to operate autonomously or under manual control.
Power for the motors is provided by lithium-ion batteries that produce zero emissions. Recharging can occur from a conventional wall outlet using standard household power, allowing EN-V to travel at least 40km on a single charge.
The company said that EN-V can also improve the efficiency of the public electric infrastructure since the vehicle can communicate with the electric grid to determine the suitable time to recharge based on overall usage.
The company added that the EN-V has been designed for the speed and range of urban drivers, weighs less than 500kgs and is about 1.5m in length.
Kevin Wale, president and managing director of GM China, said: ”EN-V reinvents the automobile by creating a new vehicle DNA through the convergence of electrification and connectivity. It provides an ideal solution for urban mobility that enables future driving to be free from petroleum and emissions, free from congestion and accidents, and more fun and fashionable than ever before.”
