Frazer-Nash and Ecotive publish data on new Metrocab taxi
Frazer-Nash and Ecotive, the companies behind the all-new, purpose-built Range Extended Electric (REE) Metrocab taxi, have confirmed the vehicle’s full specification.
The British designed, engineered and built Metrocab, from Mytchett Surrey-based Ecotive and Frazer-Nash, is a new generation zero-emissions electric-powered taxi for London, and represents the cutting edge of green transport technology with a design both evolutionary and sympathetic to the iconic black cab silhouette. In my opinion, it's certainly much better-looking than Nissan's recent attempt at something similar.
Metrocab Chairman Sir Charles Masefield said:
“The all-new Range Extended Electric Metrocab has been in development since the mid-2000s with several prototypes built and over a million kilometres of engineering tests completed. Instantly recognisable as an iconic London Hackney Cab, with a panoramic glass roof for views of the city, our new all-British London cab offers, for no price premium, completely new levels of economy, emissions and passenger comfort and is ready to enter service this year, benefitting the passenger, driver, city and environment alike.”
Ready now, Metrocab launches a campaign this week inviting London taxi drivers to register with the company for real-world trials in the new zero emissions capable taxi, demonstrating significant cost savings, environmental benefits, easy ownership and maintenance and enhanced passenger experience.
The Metrocab from Ecotive and Frazer-Nash is the latest in a long line of electric powered transport solutions they have marketed and developed over the last 25 years with world-class highly efficient, optimised and fully-integrated digital-electric and hybrid-electric powertrains. Priced competitively to enter the taxi market, the Metrocab is powered by a lithium-ion polymer battery pack with an electric motor to each of the rear wheels.
Following the in-market trials this year, the Metrocab will be rolled out in London and other key cities in the UK and internationally.
Good luck to them!
METROCAB DATASHEET *
GENERAL
- Range extended electric vehicle
- Fully compliant with London Public Carriage Office (PCO) regulations
- Capable of zero emission operation
- Vehicle health diagnostics and status telemetry system
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
- Overall length:................................ 4,905mm
- Overall width:................................. 1,800mm
- Overall height:................................ 1,925mm
- Wheel base:....................................3,181mm
VEHICLE WEIGHT
- Kerb:.................................................. 1,750kg
- Gross:................................................ 2,515kg
PERFORMANCE
- Top speed:........................................ 80mph (Restricted)
- Max gradient:................................... 1:3
- Emissions:.........................................<50g/km CO2
- Turning circle: ................................... 7.62m (Meets PCO requirement)
- Regenerative braking
DRIVELINE
- Peak motor power:........................ 2 x 50kW
- Peak wheel torque:........................ 2 x 1,400Nm
RANGE EXTENDER
- 1 litre petrol range-extender engine coupled to generator unit
- Fuel efficient urban and highway generating modes
- Meets Euro 5 emission standards
BATTERY SYSTEM
- Lithium-ion polymer large format cells
- Stored capacity:............................... 12.2kWh
- 3kW on board charging
COMFORT
- Driver multi-function touch screen display and instrument cluster with colour display
- Passenger colour TV display
- USB charging socket
- Digital infotainment system
- Hands free telephone
- Air conditioning and heating
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- 3-seater rear bench seat - fore/aft adjustable for more luggage space when required
- 3 rear facing flip down seats
- 1 optional front passenger seat
- Full wheelchair access with integrated wheelchair ramp
- Panoramic glass roof
- Mood Lighting
- Air suspension
* Correct at time of posting to this website, subject to change.
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