I must say, there are a lot of great things coming from France in the electric car world. Take, for example, the Lumeneo Smera. It is a hybrid of two concepts demonstrated in the Tango and the VentureOne. This in-line two-seater will tilt into turns, enhancing maneuverability and create an exciting driving experience. The Smera will have a top speed of 80 mph, a 0-60 mph time of 8.0 seconds, and a 90 mile ev range. Lumeneo’s complete specifications are listed in the table below. Lumeneo plans to producer 250 units in 2009 for the European market. Price is in the range of 30 to 40,000 euros.
Here is the official Lumeneo promotional video:
Lumeneo Smera Specifications from Lumeneo Website:
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| Doors / Seats | 2 / 1+1 | |
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| Length / width / height | 2380 / 800 / 1450
(8 /2.6/4.8) |
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| Wheelbase | 1700 / 5.7 | mm /feet |
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| Track | 655 / 2.1 | mm /feet |
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| Steering diameter | 7 / 23.3 | m /feet |
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| Maximum tilting angle | 25 | ° |
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| Boot volume | 70 / 150 | liters |
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| Weight (with batteries) | 350 / 770 | kg / lbs |
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| Pneumatic dimensions | 145/70 R14 | |
| MOTORISATION | ||
| Technology | Brushless electric motors with permanent magnets | |
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| Max Power | 30 / 40 | kW / Hp |
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| Max Torque on wheels | 1 000 | Nm |
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| Max Voltage | 144 | V |
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| Technology | Lithium | |
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| Capacity | 10 | kWh |
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| Battery weight | ~80 / 180 | kg / lbs |
| PERFORMANCES | ||
| Max speed | 130 / 80 | kph / mph |
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| 0-100 kph / 0 – 60 mph | 8.0 | s |
| RANGE | 150 / 90 | km / miles |