Battery-powered Fiat Fiorino van may launch by the end of 2008
Despite an earlier report that an electric version of the new Fiat Fiorino van would appear by February of 2008, it now looks like it won't go into production for at least another year. The lithium ion-powered Fiorino should have a sixty-mile range and 50 mph top speed. The electric van will give Fiat an appealing entry for cities like London that have congestion charges. The congestion charges are typically waived for zero or ultra-low emission vehicles. No price has been determined for the electric van although the 1.4L gas version is €9,100 and the 1.3L diesel goes for €11,050.
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josh 1:07PM (12/04/2007)
Stylish too. This is what Honda should have done w/the Element. This would kick some Scion Xb butt in the US.
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rgseidl 12:20PM (12/04/2007)
Figure at least EUR 20,000 for a true BV, perhaps more. Batteries and electric drivetrains are expensive.
However, since this is a panel van, the target market is businesses who can account for the depreciation in their taxes. Avoiding the congestion charge, the low fuel and maintenance costs, the low noise levels in the cabin and the goodwill generated by operating BEVs will all help to make this an interesting proposition for customers with well-defined duty cycles and a recharge infrastructure.
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Ev2g 1:07PM (12/04/2007)
First the Fiat Doblo...Next the Fiorino.
Good job MicroVett and AltairNano!
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darius 2:21PM (12/04/2007)
Anyone knows who makes the battery for the Fiorino?
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