Solectria Force
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History
The Force was introduced in March 1991, and the first nine were delivered by October to Arizona Public Service, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, and Southern California Edison.[1]Template:Rp
The North Jersey District Water Supply Commission procured a 1996 Solectria Force that is still in service today.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The original thirteen 12 volt lead–acid gel cell batteries lasted until April 2011, when they were replaced with nearly 10,000 miles.
In 1997, the base price of the car was $33,995 with lead–acid batteries which gave it a range of 50 miles at 45 miles per hour and a top speed of 70 miles per hour. Solectria also offered the Force with a nickel-metal hydride battery pack with an MSRP $88,895. This battery pack gave the Force a range of 100 miles at 45 miles per hour, and the same top speed as the lead acid model at 70 miles per hour.[2]
The city of Morristown, NJ used Solectria "Force" models as "station cars" in a three-year pilot program ending in 2001.[3]
Technical
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- Base vehicle: 1996 Geo Metro
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- Three phase AC motor
- Single-speed gearbox
- 156 volt battery pack (thirteen 12 volt lead–acid gel cells)
- Zero emissions at the tailpipe
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See also
References
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