2010 Peugeot BB1

The electrical shift indeed begun, let it be said. Not to miss the turning point that is currently the automotive world, the French manufacturer decided to present a concept car 100% electric will herald a small city. Zoom in on a little surprise at the IAA 2009.
Four place in less than 2.50 m, is the challenge of this new concept BB1, a 100% electric vehicle which contrasts sharply with what has been done in the car. By way of working first as this concept BB1 needs no fuel to operate but also its looks, uncommon.

The name of this new concept is not left to chance. Not since the models' Baby Peugeot of 1905 and 1911 to understand. There is also a nod to another model ultra-compact, lightweight and power, the Peugeot VLV built between 1941 and 1945 released in 377 copies.
Visually, it has large glass surfaces and plays on interactivity technology. Its doors antagonists are voluntarily indentations, and the wheel arches are quite original. But it is above its general shape is surprising break with all automotive standards. Its lines plunge forward and its windscreen is not unified with the roof. The BB1 also includes fire before "full LED" that integrate their end a rear view camera. Another innovation, the roof has two boss as RCZ. This is undoubtedly a featherweight (2.5 m to 600kg). Also note the solar cells of new generation on the roof allowing the recovery of electrical energy through a partnership with the Fondation Ocean Vital.
Inside is Byzantium. Color screen and sound system are part of a real multimedia system. So they retranscribe all the functionality of a smart phone, namely telephones, navigation, internet access, radio, MP3. Simply just plug the unit into the USB socket, or on the 12V if necessary. Another innovation, the cameras rear view can overcome mirrors, adding a little to his futuristic. The driving position is also surprising. Firstly the lack of steering wheel and pedals to the floor. Instead, the driver will use a handlebar like a two-wheel and discover a driving position in more vertical position. Passengers are placed behind more in tandem. Note that the front and rear passengers take the same position. The load volume is quite adequate for such a small vehicle. Peugeot announces 160L with 4 people inside the cabin and up to 855L with one person aboard.

The icing on the cake, two original works of artist Michel Servant take place inside the vehicle. This is a hand of a clock that holds out the cabin by associating a color to each moment of the day. The other piece is an animated graphic that could replace the speedometer, which finds its balance at a speed regulation and put in tension when overtaking.
Its mode of electric propulsion is not common. The BB1 is equipped with engine-wheels in the back, studied in close collaboration with Michelin. A location that maximizes interior volume. The total power delivered no more than 20hp, power Peugeot considers optimal, given the weight of the vehicle and its urban character. Later figures, he reached the 0 to 30km / h in 2.8 seconds, and 30 to 60 mph in 4 seconds. The battery life is 120km.