Thursday, July 1, 2010

Piaggio Introduces MP3 Hybrid 300ie Scooter

Piaggio continues to lead the charge in hybrid scooter technology with the introduction of the MP3 Hybrid 300ie that is claimed to perform comparably to a 400cc scooter powered by a standard combustion engine.
Piaggio Hybrid 300ie
After launching a 124cc version of its three-wheeled MP3 last year, touted as the world’s first hybrid scooter, Piaggio is upping the ante by introducing a more powerful version that still offers incredible efficiency. The MP3 Hybrid 300ie has a 278cc engine claimed to get 141 mpg in ‘Hybrid Power’ mode while emitting half of the CO2 emissions of a comparable combustion-only powered scooter. But don’t think its riding experience is watered-down as Piaggio reports that the powertrain of the 300ie performs comparably to a conventional gas-powered 400cc scooter while distributing the output between 65% ‘Hybrid Power’ mode and 35% electric. During standing starts or whenever riding situations call for quick acceleration, the electric motor supplements the power of the combustion engine to provide a claimed 30% boost in power.

Piaggio Hybrid 300ie lifestyle shot

Piaggio Mp3 Hybrid 300ie: Technical specifications
Internal combustion engine capacity - 278cc
Piaggio ups the ante in the hybrid scooter game with the introduction of its MP3 Hybrid 300ie.
A three-wheeler that performs like a two-wheeler, is ecologically friendly and efficient without being neutered - meet Piaggio's MP3 Hybrid 300ie.

Bore/Stroke - 75 x 63 mm
Thermodynamic cycle -Otto cycle – 4 stroke
Valve gear - Single overhead cam, four valves
Cooling – Liquid-cooled
Ignition system - Inductive discharge digital electronic ignition
Hybrid powertrain power - 18.2 kW (25 HP) at 7500 rpm
Hybrid powertrain torque - 27.5 Nm (2.8 kgm) at 3,500 rpm
Electric motor - Synchronous brushless permanent magnet motor
Power supply voltage - Three-phase alternating current
Electric motor control - Digitally controlled inverter
Electric motor cooling system - Air
Electric motor power - 2.6 kW (3.5 CV)
Electric motor torque - 15 Nm
Drive modes - 4 modes: 2 hybrid, 2 electric (including reverse)
Battery charge modes - During braking and deceleration on the move, and from the mains
(battery charger integrated in on-board electronics)
Traction batteries - Lithium ion batteries
Transmission
Twist-and-go CVT with torque server
Engine control system- Ride-by-Wire with closed loop fuel injection system
Exhaust - Catalytic converter
Chassis -Double cradle in high strength tubular steel
Front suspension - Articulated quadrilateral consisting of four aluminium arms sustaining two steering tubes, and pull rod suspension geometry with offset wheel axle
Rear suspension - Two dual action hydraulic shock absorbers with adjustable spring
preload
Front brake - Two 240mm stainless steel discs and floating calliper with two 30 mm Ø pistons
Rear brake - 240mm stainless steel disc and calliper with horizontally opposed 30 mm Ø pistons
Front wheel rim - Die-cast aluminium alloy 12" x 3.00
Rear wheel rim - Die-cast aluminium alloy 14" x 3.75
Front tire - Tubeless 120/70-12”
Rear tire -Tubeless 140/60-14”
Length/Width - 2140mm (84.25 in.) / 760mm (29.92 in.)
Wheelbase - 1490mm (58.66 in.)
Seat height - 780mm (30.70 in.)
Fuel tank capacity - 12 liters (3.17 gal.) (including 1.8 liter reserve)
Dry weight -257 Kg (566.59 lbs)
Consumption (2/3 of cycle in hybrid mode – 1/3 in electric mode) 60 km/l
CO2 emissions (2/3 of cycle in hybrid mode – 1/3 in electric mode) 40 g/Km
Emissions compliance - Euro3

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