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  AC Propulsion TZero | Sports Cars
AC Propulsion built three prototype tzeros, and considered selling tzeros to the public, but production plans were dropped in mid-2003.
The electric powered AC Propulsion TZero is built on a very capable chassis from the
The TZero has a 100 mile range at 60 miles an hour, and once power is depleted the TZero can be recharged from any common 120 or 240-V outlet.
www.diseno-art.com /encyclopedia/vehicles/road/cars/ac_propulsion_tzero.html   (137 words)

  
  AC Propulsion tzero at AllExperts
The tzero is a hand-made electric sports car produced by the U.S. company AC Propulsion.
The tzero uses a reinforced steel space frame, double wishbone independent suspension, rack and pinion steering, AC-150 drivetrain, a fiberglass body, and a single overall gear ratio of 9:1.
The version debuted by AC Propulsion in August 2003 is powered by 6,800 lightweight lithium-ion cells, similar to those that make up the battery packs of laptop computers, giving it a 300 mile (480 km) range.
en.allexperts.com /e/a/ac/ac_propulsion_tzero.htm   (687 words)

  
 BOARD MEETING DATE: June 15, 2001 AGENDA NO. 5
The AQMD’s contribution shall not exceed $180,000, with contributions of $225,000 from Volkswagen, $80,000 from AC Propulsion and is contingent on ARB funding of $270,000.
AC Propulsion, Inc. is a California corporation located in San Dimas that designs, develops, and manufactures electric vehicle propulsion systems and builds vehicle prototypes.
AC Propulsion will build a grid-connected hybrid electric vehicle that will demonstrate the benefits and capabilities of significant battery-only range, bi-directional grid interface, clean onboard power generation capacity used as distributed generation, and remote control of onboard power capacity via wireless communication.
www.aqmd.gov /hb/2001/01065a.html   (1437 words)

  
 Tzero - SeattleEVA
The tzero uses a reinforced steel space frame, double wishbone independent suspension, rack and pinion steering, AC-150 drivetrain, a fiberglass body, and a single overall gear ratio of 9:1.
The version debuted by AC Propulsion in August 2003 is powered by 6,800 lightweight lithium-ion laptop computer batteries, giving it a 300 mile (480 km) range.
The expected range per charge of the tzero with the batteries it comes with is 80 to 100 miles (130 to 160 km) as a result of consuming only 180 watt hours per mile (895 J/km) (DC) on the highway and due to regenerative braking.
www.seattleeva.org /wiki/Tzero   (557 words)

  
 The World's Fastest Electric Car - Forbes.com
AC Propulsion's tzero roadster is a reason to not give up on the electric vehicle.
AC Propulsion had made the tzero with lead-acid batteries since 1997, but this year released a revamped version with the kind of lithium-ion batteries used in laptop computers.
But even if AC Propulsion claims the vehicle has efficiency equivalent to 70 mpg (and zero emissions), the tzero is, to a certain extent, an exercise in automotive fantasy.
www.forbes.com /resourceful/2003/10/21/cx_dl_1021vow.html   (687 words)

  
 The World's Fastest Electric Car
AC Propulsion's tzero roadster is a reason to not give up on the electric vehicle.
Of course, AC Propulsion, a specialist in electric vehicles, must realize that demand for electric cars has toppled.
But even if AC Propulsion claims the vehicle has efficiency equivalent to 70 mpg (and zero emissions), the tzero is, to a certain extent, an exercise in automotive fantasy.
www.you.com.au /news/2204.htm   (420 words)

  
 Megawatt Motorworks - EV Wins Michelin Challenge Bibendum
The AC Propulsion tzero electric sports car has set the standard for EV performance since 1997.
AC Propulsion is a California corporation dedicated to creating electric vehicles that people want to drive.
AC Propulsion has patented and developed several key technologies for electric vehicles, including Reductive charging – a high-power bi-directional interface between the vehicle and the power grid.
www.megawattmotorworks.com /display.asp?dismode=article&foobar=67&artid=52   (576 words)

  
 Ev Archive for April 1999
AC Propulsion is a California corporation dedicated to creating electric vehicles that people want to drive.
Golf Electric details: http://www.acprop.com/Press%20releases/VW_EVS15.htm *AC Propulsion and VW Develop Golf EV [...] 1999 Frankfurt, Germany At the opening of the 15th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition in Brussels today, Volkswagen AG displayed the Golf Electric, the first product of a multi-year EV development program it has undertaken with AC Propulsion, Inc.of San Dimas, CA.
Alan Cocconi, AC Propulsion President, drove the car up into the San Gabriel mountains on its maiden outing and commented, "The new Golf platform is very solid and we put a lot of effort into battery placement to get good balance.
www.crest.org /discussion/ev/199904/msg01132.html   (1472 words)

  
 Green Car Journal Online - Your Source for Hybrids, Hydrogen and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
AC Propulsion, the Southern California-based electric drivetrain developer, is well-known within the industry for its tzero electric sports car.
Lightweight and lithium-ion-powered, the tzero is immensely fast — and exceedingly impractical for daily use.
Building upon its experience with the tzero, AC Propulsion’s new eBox offers the same technology in a far more pragmatic package.
www.greencar.com /index.cfm?content=news&ArticleID=188&show=all   (241 words)

  
 Top Gear | Sports car goes green
If you want a sports car but the eco-loons have pricked your conscience, the tzero from AC Propulsion could be for you.
The tzero's electric motor which produces 200bhp, as well as its lightweight construction lead to the company's claim that it's the fastest electric vehicle in the world.
We're talking the tzero's proposed £125,000 price tag, its range of just 100 miles at 60mph and the small matter that the tzero has not yet been approved for production in the USA.
www.topgear.com /content/news/stories/621   (193 words)

  
 ev-Tzero   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The tzero was recently tested at the drag strip at the LA county Fairgrounds.
The tzero can make the 90-mile round trip from AC Propulsion's offices in San Dimas to the top of Mount Wilson and back with ease.
The tzero is being readied for production, AC Propulsion is building prototype tzeros for development and test, but commercial sale of tzeros awaits completion of production engineering and safety certification.
myautoworld.com /autos/afv/ev-Tzero/ev-tzero.html   (1127 words)

  
 Evolution: tZero - 3.23.2001   (Site not responding. Last check: )
If you were the poor sucker in the opposite lane, you might not even notice the tZero wiz by because it hardly makes a noise.
The front suspension consists of a classical double wish bone and the rear is cushioned using Polyurethane bushings.
Steering was borrowed from the Miata since it was the base for the tZero..
www.evotuners.com /tzero.htm   (231 words)

  
 AC Propulsion tZero фото
И лучшие фото AC Propulsion tZero попадут в фоторейтинг.
Лучшие фотографии попадают в - фотогалерея AC Propulsion.
Если у вас есть интересные фото AC Propulsion tZero (фотографии, обои, картинки), вы можете разместить их в фотофоруме.
www.avtorinok.ru /photo/AC_Propulsion_tZero_model_3776.html   (48 words)

  
 AC Propulsion tZero: 200mph Electric
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AC Propulsion's tZero is an electron-powered supercar, whirring up from zero to 60 in just 3.6 seconds.
And if you plan to range far from your home plug, the tZero has an optional outboard trailer with a gas engine.
www.gizmodo.com /archives/ac-propulsion-tzero-200mph-electric-024227.php   (155 words)

  
 AC Propulsion - Wikicompany
AC Propulsion is a San Dimas, California company founded in 1992 by Alan Cocconi who is currently the company's CEO.
They produce goods such as electric vehicle drive systems and their top of the line electric sports car, the AC Propulsion TZero.
AC Propulsion have managed to convert the xB into a fully electric car
wikicompany.org /wiki/AC_Propulsion   (271 words)

  
 Ultimatecarpage.com forums - "Silent" Assasin - (AC Propulsion Tzero)
Measured in a comparison using British Thermal Units, the TZero manages 2,032 BTU per mile, as compared to the Honda Insight at 2,050BTU/mile, and the Ferrari 550 Maranello at 13,350BTU/mile.
Wednesday, August 27th, the Li-Ion tzero was driven for the first time.
During the test drive, the tzero battery exhibited excellent voltage uniformity, excellent temperature distribution and control, and high discharge rate capability.
www.ultimatecarpage.com /forum/printthread.php?t=1925   (718 words)

  
 EV EVs
The TZERO, being developed by AC Propulsion of San Dimas, Calif., will be available in 2000.
AC Propulsion's 165 kW drive-train powers the Tzero and includes a reductive fast charger as part of the system.
AC Propulsion also offers the LongRanger hybrid trailer.
www.nesea.org /transportation/EV-carstrucks.html   (484 words)

  
 ComputerBase - Lexikon: AC Propulsion tzero
Der Tzero ist ein Kraftfahrzeug mit Elektroantrieb, produziert von dem US-amerikanischen Unternehmen AC Propulsion.
In verschiedenen direkten Vergleichen hat der tzero Autos wie etwa eine 1996 Corvette, Ferrari F355 oder einen Porsche Carrera 4 ausbeschleunigt (Siehe hier und hier).
Artikel über Elektroautos allgemein und über den tzero (englisch)
www.computerbase.de /lexikon/AC_Propulsion_tzero   (413 words)

  
 EVWORLD FEATURE: TZERO Preps For Production:AC PROPULSION | TZERO | ELECTRIC CAR
PHOTO CAPTION: With a zero-to-sixty acceleration of 4.6 seconds, the Tzero will be the world's quickest production vehicle and it does it with a 200 hp electric motor and over 1,200 pounds of good, old lead acid batteries.
The nine gallon fuel tank is a sealed unit with zero evaporative emissions and the entire APU system is designed to be low emissions including the use of a catalytic converter.
An added innovation to the trailer is AC Propulsion's "Back Tracker" system which enables the trailer to back-up without jack-knifing.
www.evworld.com /view.cfm?section=article&storyid=119   (788 words)

  
 tzero by AC Propulsion
It is a concept and development vehicle to demonstrate that cars could be both fast and efficient.
Press release from April 24, 1999: ACP to Produce tzero
Press release from January 3, 1997: ACP Unveils the tzero at the LA Auto Show
www.acpropulsion.com /tzero   (148 words)

  
 ET's tZero Progress Page
Alan Cocconi, founder and president of AC Propulsion, was front and center when he designed and built the controller for GM's Impact, later to be introduced as the EV-1 after someone had the sudden realization that "impact" wasn't such a cool name for a car.
Now everybody in Hollywood wants a tZero, and Governor elect Arnold Schwarzenegger is putting his entire weight, and he's a heavy dude, behind Alan's dream to create a whole new kind of automobile industry in California, to bring innovation and technological excellence back to the state.
Problem is, the tZero needs to "look" and "smell" the part, and right now, frankly, that little yellow shell looks flimsy and dated.
www.electrifyingtimes.com /tZero_progress.html   (288 words)

  
 AC Propulsion's tZero: World's Fastest Electric Production Car
AC Propulsion's tZero is likely the first electric-powered car in production that could punk a Ferrari F355.
With its 200hp, and a vertical torque "curve" (love those electric motors) that launches the featherweight from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, the tZero certainly performs like a supercar.
Of course, at top speed, its range is probably best measured in meters (it reportedly can travel 300 miles on a charge at 60mph).
www.jalopnik.com /cars/alternative-energy/ac-propulsions-tzero-worlds-fastest-electric-production-car-119546.php?mail2=true   (211 words)

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