Photo Credit: John M. Vincent/The Oregonian |
Toyota says the iQ EV features Toyota’s newly developed high-output lithium-ion battery which delivers electric power consumption rate of 104 Wh/km in an ultracompact and lightweight package. In ideal stop and go driving conditions, the 12 kWh battery provides an estimated range of up to 50 miles on a full charge. The vehicle can be fulled charged in approximately 3 hours at 240V.
Approximately 90 vehicles will be deployed to car-sharing programs by the end of 2012.
Portland is a hotbed for EVs and alternative fuel vehicles, so it's not too shocking to see this vehicle here, although it's the first spotting of such a vehicle I've seen.
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What caught my eye as I was passing was the bizarre two-tone color scheme. The wheels are, umm, interesting as well.
John Vincent
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