epsilon

Small electric passenger vehicle with maximized safety and integrating a lightweight oriented novel body architecture

Larger and more densely populated urban areas are causing new challenges to mobility systems in terms of congestion as well as pollutant and noise emissions. epsilon will focus on the development of an innovative electric vehicle concept specifically designed for the typical transport tasks in urban areas in 2020 – 2025, closing the gap between powered two-wheelers, ultra light vehicles (L7e) and conventional passenger cars (M1).

Making use of state-of-the-art components and integrating highly innovative systems from technology and component focused research activities, the epsilon project brings together some of the top automotive design & engineering companies and institutes in Europe and most advanced technologies. Expected results and key features are:

• Complete business case
• At least two seats
• All weather comfort accessories
• Maximum crash safety (legislation and NCAP)
• Weight < 600 kg
• Attractive driving performance
• Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h in < 10 s
• Purely electric range > 150 km
• High energy efficiency (< 80 Wh/km)

Click here for a video report of the BRF on the epsilon. (german)