Engineering:Arcimoto FUV
| Arcimoto FUV | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Arcimoto |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Assembly | United States: Eugene, Oregon |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Microcar |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric motor |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 79 in (2,007 mm) |
| Length | 114 in (2,896 mm) |
| Width | 59 in (1,499 mm) |
| Height | 67 in (1,702 mm) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,799 lb (816 kg) |
The Arcimoto FUV is a battery electric microcar produced by Arcimoto since 2019.
Overview
The creation of the first production Arcimoto car was preceded by a 12-year construction process, which was initiated by a series of 6 prototypes, presented successively as a development of the previous one.[1] The final result of this work was the Arcimoto FUV model, presented in February 2019, deriving its name from the abbreviation of the words Fun Utility Vehicle, expressing the character of the vehicle.[2] The FUV went on sale in the United States, just after its market debut in February 2019.[3] The price for the cheapest copy was set at $17.9 thousand.[4]
The car took the form of a tricycle with two wheels on the front and a single wheel on the opposite side, distinguished by an unusual concept, which is a combination of a car and a motorcycle.[5] The narrow and high body has been designed to accommodate two passengers in seats placed one behind the other. Instead of a steering wheel, it was decided to use a steering wheel typical for two-wheelers, such as in motorcycles and scooters.[6] The structure of the body was formed by exposed piping with a large windshield.
In July 2021, a pre-production unit supporting autonomous driving without the participation of the driver was presented.[7]
Variants
In 2021, the offer of body variants of FUV was also extended to include a delivery variant called Arcimoto Deliverator, as well as a model with an open body without windows called Arcimoto Roadster.[8]
Specifications
The FUV is powered by an electric motor with a power of 77 hp, which allows it to accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.5 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 75 mph (121 km/h).[9][3] The lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 20 kWh allows the driver to drive up to 102 mi (164 km) on a single charge when moving in the urban cycle.[10][11]
References
- ↑ "History". Arcimoto. https://www.arcimoto.com/history. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ Roberson, Bill (13 August 2021). "Ride Review: Arcimoto’s Smile-Generating ‘Fun Utility Vehicle’ Is Surprisingly Practical - And Fun". Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/billroberson/2021/08/13/ride-review-arcimotos-smile-generating-fun-utility-vehicle-is--surprisingly-practicaland-fun/?sh=42f2032a7e0d. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Toll, Micah (7 February 2019). "Arcimoto opens retail sales for electric ‘Fun Utility Vehicle’, sets goal for $11,900 price". Electrek. https://electrek.co/2019/02/07/arcimoto-sales-fuv-electric-vehicle/. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ Danko, Pete (14 December 2020). "Eugene manufacturer Arcimoto targets Florida". The Business Journals. https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2020/12/14/arcimoto-sales-in-florida.html. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ Muller, Joann (24 September 2021). "What we're driving: Arcimoto FUV". Axios. https://www.axios.com/what-were-driving-arcimoto-fuv-d6049be8-919e-4f57-902c-4b888ab0bd0c.html. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ Micah Toll (31 May 2021). "Arcimoto FUV 3-wheeled electric vehicle: Joyriding in this electric fun-mobile (with video)". Electrek. https://electrek.co/2021/05/31/arcimoto-fuv-3-wheeled-electric-vehicle-joyriding-in-this-electric-fun-mobile-with-video/. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ "Arcimoto Demonstrates First Driverless FUV, Debuts Production Roadster and Arcimoto Flatbed at FUV and Friends Summer Showcase". Business Wire. 28 July 2021. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210728005354/en/Arcimoto-Demonstrates-First-Driverless-FUV-Debuts-Production-Roadster-and-Arcimoto-Flatbed-at-FUV-and-Friends-Summer-Showcase. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ↑ "Arcimoto Demonstrates First Driverless FUV and Debuts New Vehicles". Future Transport-News. 30 July 2021. https://futuretransport-news.com/arcimoto-demonstrates-first-driverless-fuv-and-debuts-new-vehicles/. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ "Arcimoto FUV". Arcimoto. https://www.arcimoto.com/fuv. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ Gitlin, Jonathan M. (January 9, 2016). "The Arcimoto FUV electric vehicle is the most fun thing we did at CES". Condé Nast. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2016/01/the-arcimoto-srk-electric-vehicle-is-the-most-fun-thing-we-did-at-ces/.
- ↑ "Arcimoto Begins Retail Production and Delivery of Ultra-Efficient, Pure-Electric Fun Utility Vehicles". September 19, 2019. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190919005026/en/Arcimoto-Begins-Retail-Production-and-Delivery-of-Ultra-Efficient-Pure-Electric-Fun-Utility-Vehicles.
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