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Bersey Electric Cab, 1897
SPECIFICATIONS
INFORMATION
Electricity briefly competed with petrol as a fuel source. In London the Electric cab Company ran a fleet of battery powered taxi's with a range of 80 km. The driver braked by reversing the battery connections so the cells recharged as the cab slowed down.
The Bersey Cab had a 40 cell battery that produced just 3 BHP, with 80 km between charges.
ENGINE
• Engine : Electric
• Power: 2.2 kw (3.0 HP)
• Torque: ???
• Engine location: Rear
PERFORMANCE
• 0-25 km/h (0-15.5 mph) Time = 10.0 secs
• Top Speed = 25 km/h (15.5 mph)
BRAKES
• Brakes: Regenerative Braking
Range
• 70 - 80 km's (43 - 49 miles) of standard driving
For other electric competitors refer to Alternative fuel Sources page under electric cars.
SPECIFICATIONS
INFORMATION
Electricity briefly competed with petrol as a fuel source. In London the Electric cab Company ran a fleet of battery powered taxi's with a range of 80 km. The driver braked by reversing the battery connections so the cells recharged as the cab slowed down.
The Bersey Cab had a 40 cell battery that produced just 3 BHP, with 80 km between charges.
ENGINE
• Engine : Electric
• Power: 2.2 kw (3.0 HP)
• Torque: ???
• Engine location: Rear
PERFORMANCE
• 0-25 km/h (0-15.5 mph) Time = 10.0 secs
• Top Speed = 25 km/h (15.5 mph)
BRAKES
• Brakes: Regenerative Braking
Range
• 70 - 80 km's (43 - 49 miles) of standard driving
For other electric competitors refer to Alternative fuel Sources page under electric cars.
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