Norway -- Still in Norway, the GreenMonster drops by Oslo and checks out the Kewet Buddy electric car of ElBil Norge.
The 3-seater 3-door highway-capable Kewet Buddy accelerates at 0-50 km/h (31 mph) in 7 seconds and has a top speed of 80-90 km/h (50-56 mph) on its SepEx 72V DC, 13 kW electric motor with a gear wheel transmission with differential rear-wheel drive and fully automatic electric gear shift system, gearing 1:7.
The lead-acid batteries which costs about NOK 19,000 has a range of 50-100 km (31-62 mph) on a full charge, depending on road conditions, temperature and the driver. Charging is 0-100% in 6-8 hours, 30-95% in 3 hours. A 1 hour charge gives a 10 km (6 mi) range. Lithium-ion batteries can also be used and has up to 150 km (93 mi) range. Batteries' lifespan is between two and five years, or about 20,000 km (12,400 mi), depending on driving and charging habits. Driving range is enhanced by the regenerative braking system.
The body is made of welded tubular steel space frame (optional hot dip galvanised), with a fibre-glass reinforced polyester surface. MacPherson struts is the front suspension and independent telescopic suspension for the rear.
There were 1000 units of Kewet produced before the 6th generation of its kind -- the Buddy was released in the autumn of 2005. Currently being sold only in Norway, production is aimed at 5000 cars a year as of 2008.
This cool electric car has an optional sun roof, ski rack and bike rack as well.
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