Peugeot iOn electric car ZEV
Peugeot's ion electric car is a 100% zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) and derives its motive power from a lithium ion battery back. The Peugeot ion has a full charge driving range of 130 km (81.3 miles).
The Peugeot ion is a 4-door family class vehicle whose overall length is 3.48 metres. Based upon the deployment strategy of other electric car manufacturers, Peugeot will probably look to work with towns/cities that have installed supporting battery charging station infrastructures so as to give their electric car program a strong foundation for success.
Peugeot has released the official specifications and a new set of images of its first electric car – the Peugeot iOn.
Peugeot is positioning the iOn at local governments and transport firms such as leasing and car sharing companies, with production ramping up to 50,000 iOns annually by 2015.
The Peugeot iOn is equipped with a new-generation Lithium-ion battery with an energy storage capacity well in excess of the old Ni Cd batteries used in the 1990s (three times more energy per kg or twice as much by unit of volume).
For normal charging the driver connects the cable to the household socket or to a standard roadside charging point, while the other end is connected to the socket on the right-hand side of the car (the socket on the left-hand side is reserved for quick recharging). It stops automatically when the battery is fully charged.
Range per the European standard cycle is 150 km (93 miles).
- the green zone, driving with minimal energy consumption,
- the white zone, “energy hungry” driving,
- the blue “Charge” zone, level of energy recovery;
- the trip computer, as well as the usual information, indicates the available range calculated on the basis of driving conditions recorded over the last 25 kilometers.
Peugeot iOn will debut at the Paris Motor Show next month, with sales taking place in 2011.
The 100% electric Peugeot iOn, urban runabout, easy to operate, silent, safe, connected, comfortable and easy to drive with a range of Peugeot Connect services, lets you get around town in a way that’s different and sustainable.
Peugeot, the world leader in electric vehicles in terms of the number of Electric 106s it sold, takes a new step in emissions reductions by marketing the Peugeot iOn, the first new-generation 100% electric vehicle.
A NEW URBAN DRIVING EXPERIENCE: ZERO EMISSIONS, SILENT, PRACTICAL, RESPONSIVE
The Peugeot iOn, designed as the ideal car for the city and the suburbs, is targeted mainly at public services and businesses, but also at private individuals. It takes 6 hours to fully recharge the battery using a traditional household socket. NO COMPROMISE ON SAFETY
Its standard equipment – six air bags, ESP, electronic brake force distribution (EBFD), emergency brake assist (EBA) – and the design of its structure, gives the Peugeot iOn the same level of safety equipment as a conventional modern car. Recharging of the battery, either by a special quick charge unit or by means of a standard electrical socket using a special connecting cable, is controlled automatically according to the monitored parameters of the individual battery cells.
SERVICES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
In addition to the latest-generation electric technology, the Peugeot iOn incorporates the most recent telematics technologies to offer a range of Peugeot Connect services.
All Peugeot iOn models, as standard and for an unlimited period, have access to Peugeot Connect services including Peugeot Connect SOS and Peugeot Connect Assistance. Similarly with Peugeot Connect Assistance, pressing the ‘Peugeot Lion’ button automatically connects the user with the help line. Other services include:
Peugeot Connect Fleet, with periodic transmission of information such as battery charge status, remaining range, mileage and mileage before the next service that is particularly useful for fleet managers;
Electric Driving, allowing the user to check, via Smartphone or PC, the battery charge status and range of the vehicle.
THE COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE STANDARD SPECIFICATION
The comprehensive standard specification on all Peugeot iOn models includes: alloy wheels, power steering, fog lamps, automatic switching-on of headlamps, daytime lights, remote control central locking, trip computer, air conditioning, Bluetoothcompatible MP3 and CD audio system with USB connection, front and rear electric windows, heightadjustable driver’s seat, reclining and folding rear seat backs… With a single model and two interior trim levels, the Peugeot iOn range is simple and transparent. With a single badge level and two interior ambiences, the Peugeot iOn range is simple and transparent.
As an example: in France this offer lasts for five years and costs 499 including VAT per month, which includes: the vehicle and its battery – 5 year warranty covering the battery and electric power train – servicing and maintenance for five years or 50,000 km – specific electric assistance – Peugeot Connect, Electric Driving services and access to the Mu by Peugeot mobility programme.
To date Peugeot has already signed fifteen letters of intent with mobility operators, energy companies, leasing and car-sharing companies in a number of European countries.
Within the Mu by Peugeot network, the first mobility service offered by a manufacturer, Peugeot iOn will be one of the vehicles available for short term loan. iOn will, therefore, not be the Marque’s only electric vehicle. The Peugeot iOn is targeted mainly at local government, local authorities and public services and companies active in the transport and energy sectors, leasing companies, car sharing companies and the fleets of large corporations. While lending itself to tranquil driving, the Peugeot iOn is not lacking in character and performance.
NO COMPROMISE ON SAFETY
Thanks to the vehicle’s tall architecture, the battery pack (all battery components) can be housed under the floor between the wheels, which by lowering the centre of gravity gives the vehicle good dynamic stability. Braking efficiency is ensured both by energy recovery and the traditional braking circuit. An electric pump creates a vacuum in the brake servo to assist braking.
Recharging, rapid and normal, is monitored by voltage and temperature sensors on the battery cells and by the dialogue between the specific battery pack controller and that of the quick-charge unit via the vehicle’s electronic control unit (the car’s ‘brain’). During rapid recharging, if certain temperature thresholds are reached in one or more elements of the battery, the inside of the battery is cooled by the circulation of ambient ‘cold’ air, or air cooled by the air conditioning, in the battery pack.
Recharging is possible only if the gear selector is in the parking position. RANGE AND RECHARGING
The Peugeot iOn is equipped with a new-generation Lithium-ion battery with an energy storage capacity well in excess of the old Ni Cd batteries used in the 1990s (three times more energy per kg or twice as much by unit of volume).
This battery has no memory effect. The recharging process is monitored and controlled by the dialogue between the vehicle’s electronic control unit and the charging unit controller. The main differences with a conventional internal combustion engined vehicle are on the instrument panel, which has:
a battery charge indicator (with sixteen positions) letting you know the battery charge level;
a power meter to encourage economical driving by providing an instantaneous readout of levels of energy consumption or energy recovery during deceleration and braking, by means of a needle which moves across coloured zones:
the green zone, driving with minimal energy consumption,
the white zone, ‘energy hungry’ driving,
the blue ‘Charge’ zone, level of energy recovery;
the trip computer, as well as the usual information, indicates the available range calculated on the basis of driving conditions recorded over the last 25 kilometres. The heating and air conditioning are switched off by the vehicle’s onboard systems. The power of the electric motor is gradually reduced,
when the requested acceleration can no longer be fully supported a ‘tortoise’ symbol appears on the instrument panel and the vehicle’s performance is reduced,
the vehicle comes to a complete stop when the minimum battery level is reached.
THE POWER TRAIN
The Peugeot iOn is a rear-wheel drive vehicle in which the electric motor and single-ratio reduction gearbox are installed in front of the rear suspension.
THE BATTERY
The lithium-ion battery was developed by Lithium Energy Japan (LEJ – joint venture Mitsubishi/GS-Yuasa). They are produced (in Kusatsu in Japan) in the world’s first factory dedicated to the mass production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
The term lithium-ion covers several technologies. The recharging of each cell in the battery pack is controlled continuously by a control system which includes monitoring of each cell and a central battery controller.
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
The electrical air conditioning and heating systems of the passenger compartment are powered from the lithium-ion battery pack. ELECTRICAL FLOWS
When the car is being driven, the inverter transforms 330 V direct current (DC) from the battery into 330 V alternating current (AC) to supply the electric motor. It also controls the electric motor depending on the position of the accelerator and during the energy recovery phase.
During deceleration it generates alternating current (AC) which is converted by the inverter to direct current (DC) in order to recharge the drive battery (generator mode).
The on-board charger transforms household 220 V alternating current (AC) into 330 V direct current (DC) to recharge the drive battery. It controls the 14 A input current and the 8 A current supplying the battery.
For quick charging, the 50 kW charging unit directly supplies voltage and direct current to recharge the drive battery. The car’s battery is, therefore, supplied with a single-phase direct current of up to 125 A. Recharging is monitored and controlled by the dialogue between the vehicle’s electronic control unit and charging unit.Recharging stops automatically when 80% of the full charge is attained. A (DC) converter incorporated into the on-board charging unit generates a 14 V supply from the 330 V of the drive battery to recharge the 12 V battery supplying the car’s equipment – ECUs, lighting, audio system, power steering, vacuum pump, water pump, etc. ELECTRONIC CONTROL
When the car is being driven, the electronic control unit continuously monitors correct operation of the vehicle and controls energy management. Regardless of road conditions and battery charge levels, the vehicle controller determines the motor’s operating performance.
The battery has its own checks for phases of recharging, discharge linked to the vehicle’s electronic control unit.
COOLING CIRCUITS
The inverter, on-board charger, (DC) converter and electric motor are cooled by circulating water supplying a radiator positioned at the front of the vehicle.
To optimise the life of the battery, if certain temperature thresholds are reached by elements of the battery pack during quick charging, ambient air or air cooled by the air conditioning is circulated through the pack.
