The Triac prototype was introduced to the market in April 2008. Delivering mobility with no CO2 emissions, and a highway speed of 80mph, the Triac is designed for easy charging at about two cents per mile, the company said. The 2010 design incorporates feedback from early adopters and various engineering advances that allow the vehicle to travel 20% farther per charge.
The company claimed that the vehicle has an IT system, which integrates the battery management system, GPS, motor controller function and vehicle diagnostics to deliver efficiency during charge; accomplish accuracy and tracking of energy storage; incorporate navigational capabilities suited to pure electric vehicle drivers; and add data logging.
The company further claimed that the vehicle comprises of non-traditional electric drive-train, which raises efficiency and performance without the high cost of over-sizing the electric motor and energy storage and power systems, which optimize trade-offs between cycle life; energy density; specific power, cost, and temperature sensitivity.
Mike Ryan, president of Green Vehicles, said: ”Feedback from early adopters is critical for really maximizing drivability, IT system usability, comfort, and performance under real-world driving conditions. The Triac will help reduce the number of polluting vehicles on the road while giving drivers the real pleasure of experiencing well-applied technology at an affordable price.”
First deliveries of the 2010 Triac are slated for October 2010, at a price per car, including lithium-ion battery pack, of $24,995. The company anticipates producing 1,000 Triacs per year.
