Peugeot BB1, Between Car and Motorcycle

Mobility big cities increasingly confusing, such as traffic, pollution, and parking difficult, forcing the engineers and designers offer a concept car that has become smaller (practical and versatile) as well as environmentally friendly. If necessary, the concept car combines elements of the city and motorcycles.

BB1 looks weird, especially the front. However, that's the concepts that this car can be made with dimensions of 2.5 m long, 1.6 meters wide and 1.5 m high; and able to carry 4 adult passengers. With these dimensions, BB1 is a nimble car. Peugeot claims the car round the diameter is only 3.5 meters. Easy parked and did not require a lot of space. A great feature of this car, the two side doors open backwards.

Space volume of goods is only 160 liters when filled with 4 people BB1. However, the trunk space into 855 liters is filled only when the driver BB1. He further, BB1 driving position concept was inspired by a motorcycle. In this way, the pedal-pedal does not need the space or the floor like a conventional car.

Technology used for all the LED headlights. There is also a camera to see the situation and condition of the back. That is not less interesting is a series of interactive technology applications, namely color screen with car audio systems ideal for Smartphone functions, telephone, navigation, internet access, radio, and MP3.

Various body. Source drive this car is an electric motor mounted directly on the two rear wheels. This is the result of Peugeot engineered with Michelin. With these technologies, interior space can be maximized. Energy source was inspired by a quad bike (ATV). The resulting maximum power reaches 15 kW (20 HP) or 7.5 kW for each motor. As for the acceleration of 30-60 km / hour, BB1 only takes 4 seconds.

Lithium-ion batteries can be used to travel 120 km at full contents. The battery consists of two packaging units placed under the back seat right and left. Chassis used is the model pipe (tubular) which is the result of Peugeot Motorcycle design. Then, using an electric power steering, suspension wishbone double, and a series of damping friction makes the vehicle stable on the road and in accordance with their performance.

The body structure is made of very light carbon that can protect all the passengers. Remarkably again, body shape can be changed according to taste, allowing the owner forms a variety.