The struggle for the environment, the use of alternative energy sources, new technologies in the automotive industry: in the West it has a long history of "bear", or rather, are worn with this for 20 years already. In Russia ... It cannot be said that it did not think, but more like something theoretically and practically the first electric car just brought the company Mitsubishi. And is going to teach us to him.
The electric future until the last moment did not seem quite real: electric vehicles would be sold in Russia? Not a single gas station, the attitude to the ecology of the majority, to put it mildly, indifferent, and generally-for some and the most ordinary cars-only became available. . And then there are new technologies, and in the sur-place! But most recently, cell phones seemed to be cloudy, and then so quickly came into our lives that someone had even developed a cell phone addiction. This was stated again by the head of Rolf Import, Andrei Pankov, at a press conference at the Moscow School of Management in Skolkovo, where the presentation and test drive at Mitsubishi i-MiEV's first production car took place. Yes, announced at the start of sales of $1 million. 799 thousand Rub. until the ironic smile, but the first contracts on cell phones were $3000! In addition, specialists say that the operation of such vehicles is much cheaper: if the owners of petrol vehicles are spending 1 km on average 5 rubles. The electric power buyer will have no more than 60 kopeks. i-MiEVTtest-drive in Skolkovo, successfully passed climate tests: in conditions of low temperature in Norway and the sands of hot Arab Emirates. From the point of view of the device, it is very simple-instead of a fuel tank, it has a set of lithium-ion elements, instead of an engine and a gearbox, an electric motor, a rear gearbox with wheel drive, inverter, and a domestic battery charger. The declared mileage is 160 km and the maximum power is 49 kW (67 l. ). MOESK, which promises that 28 electrical charging stations will appear in Moscow by the end of the year, will be in charge of the electric car, and that they will not be idle (as long as the people are looking and wondering, whether to buy new), nine electric vehicles-three passenger cars, three cargo trucks and three passenger cars-will be used in the city. A year later, we will be able to draw the first conclusions about the electrical future of our city. In the meantime, there are lively debates about where these refills are necessary: in multi-level and underground parking spaces, in trade and entertainment complexes, existing gas stations-or even the owners of private homes prefer to charge their electric vehicles from a domestic outlet, which is also real, although it will take a long time. Here, by the way, the possibility of economy is already in place, as we know that the night is the peak time, and there are hours when the electricity costs 4 times cheaper than the day. The main thing is that psychologists consider themselves to be trained and recorded in the daily schedule: before going to sleep at the outlet. And let the battery pack up all night.
There are three types of electric chargers. From a simple outlet, the electric vehicle will be charged 8 to 10 hours, consuming the same energy as the two electric teapots. The second level is already working as 12 teapots, but the waiting time will be reduced to 4-5 hours. Finally, the third-type charging, equivalent to the 28 teapots working at the same time, is able to charge up to 80% of the battery of the electric vehicle in just 30 minutes. Yes, owners will have to recalibrate their brains a little: for example, now, as in conventional gas stations, it will probably not be possible to reserve the time at a gas station, because it's just waiting for your turn for too long. In the future, it is planned to create a special website so that you can see the card of the deposits, the degree of their occupancy and have the possibility of booking. " Skeptics announce that the first such station has already opened on June 8 on the Sadovnaya Street, and those who do not leave the fear of leaving the empty batteries at the most unsuitable moment, remind us that the assistance program on the Mitsubishi roads is working around the clock, and in the extreme case, specialists will come to the help of the lost cars. Outside the ring speed stations will not be available soon, although St. Petersburg will be covered in the nearest plans, which will be discussed at the nearest Pier Economic Forum. A bright electrocuter is no longer behind the mountains: there will be at least 1,000 electric vehicles in Russia according to the company's plans by 2013. I had an interest in a colleague from England, and how are they in the Misty Albion? He answered that not so much; yes, funny electric cars appear, but they are mostly wealthy citizens as a second, third car, and not so much for travel, but also to demonstrate their wealth and "responsible attitude" to environmental problems. Well, the theme for today is really fashionable. Now and in Russia. P.S. Oh, I forgot to tell you the most important thing. I took a ride on the i-MiEVe. Feeling like this: it's moving smoothly, it moves noiselessly, at the salon comforting. As long as it's gone, it's been a long drive. Under the microscope, the electric car will consider when it finally gets into our test drive.