Triac (car)
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| Green Vehicles TRIAC | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Green Vehicles Inc. |
| Production | 2008-present |
| Class | Subcompact Electric car |
| Layout | RMR layout |
| Engine(s) | 20kW water-cooled AC electric motor |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel capacity | 160Ah Lithium-ion battery |
| Electric range | 100 miles (160 km)at 45 mph, 120 miles (190 km) at lower speeds |
Green Vehicles Inc based in San Jose, California is a maker of high-efficiency vehicles. Green Vehicles first product, a three-wheeled two-seater named the Triac, is currently under development, though they are accepting pre-orders from anywhere in the United States (No deposit has been published at this time).
The TRIAC has a top speed of 80 mph and a range of 100 miles, according to the manufacturer. Charging the TRIAC's 144 volt, 160 amp-hour batteries takes approximately 5 hours when the vehicle is plugged in to either 120 or 240 volts AC. The Vehicle is designed with a steel safety cage construction with the two front tires controlling steering and the rear tire as the drive tire.
