Wheego Whip
Encyclopedia
The Wheego Whip is an all-electric
city car
originally developed as the electric version of the Chinese Noble by Shuanghuan Automobile
and RTEV (Ruff & Tuff Electric Vehicles). The production version, called Wheego Whip LiFe, was presented at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show and is sold in the United States
at a price of before any applicable tax credits and other incentives. The Wheego Whip LiFe is built with a 30 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery
pack and has an all-electric range
of 100 miles (161 km). The first Wheego Whip was delivered on April 22 (Earth Day
), 2011 to a customer in Atlanta, GA.
and marketed by Shuanghuan Automobile
in China as the E-Noble, its brand name for the rest of the world. The car is capable of speeds of 95 km/h (59 mph). In the U.S. it was to be launched in August 2009 as a low-speed vehicle with a top speed of 25 mph (11.2 m/s) or as a Medium Speed Vehicle with a maximum speed of 35 mph (15.6 m/s), depending on local state regulations. These versions used dry cell
sealed lead–acid batteries, with an all-electric range
of 80 kilometres (49.7 mi) on a single charge, and capable of recharging on any standard household 110 or 220-volt electrical outlet.
pack, can reach speeds up to 65 miles per hour (29 m/s) and Wheego Electric Cars claims that it has an all-electric range
of 100 miles (161 km). The chassis is the same as the Shuanghuan Noble
, which once imported from China
is reinforced for safety in the U.S. assembly plant to pass U.S. crash-testing.
Battery electric vehicle
A battery electric vehicle, or BEV, is a type of electric vehicle that uses chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery packs. BEVs use electric motors and motor controllers instead of, or in addition to, internal combustion engines for propulsion.A battery-only electric vehicle or...
city car
City car
A city car is a small car intended for use primarily in an urban area.City cars are sold worldwide and most automotive industry manufacturers have one or two in their line-up. In North-America city cars are often referred to simply as "subcompacts" alongside the superminis. These kind of cars...
originally developed as the electric version of the Chinese Noble by Shuanghuan Automobile
Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co
Shuanghuan is a Chinese automobile manufacturer established in April 1988. In 2002 ShuangHuan has bought the state owned automobile manufacturer Red Star.-Models:...
and RTEV (Ruff & Tuff Electric Vehicles). The production version, called Wheego Whip LiFe, was presented at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show and is sold in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
at a price of before any applicable tax credits and other incentives. The Wheego Whip LiFe is built with a 30 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery
Lithium iron phosphate battery
The lithium iron phosphate battery, also called LFP battery, is a type of rechargeable battery, specifically a lithium-ion battery, which uses LiFePO4 as a cathode material.-History:...
pack and has an all-electric range
All-electric range
All-electric range is the driving range of a vehicle using only power from its electric battery pack to traverse a given driving cycle. In the case of a battery electric vehicle, it means the total range per charge. For a plug-in hybrid , it means the range of the vehicle in charge-depleting mode...
of 100 miles (161 km). The first Wheego Whip was delivered on April 22 (Earth Day
Earth Day
Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. The name and concept of Earth Day was allegedly pioneered by John McConnell in 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco. The first Proclamation of Earth Day was by San Francisco, the...
), 2011 to a customer in Atlanta, GA.
History
Wheego Electric Cars Inc. was formed as a spin out from RTEV (Ruff & Tuff Electric Vehicles) in June 2009 and its first automobile was a two-seat compact car under the Wheego Whip name in North AmericaNorth America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
and marketed by Shuanghuan Automobile
Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co
Shuanghuan is a Chinese automobile manufacturer established in April 1988. In 2002 ShuangHuan has bought the state owned automobile manufacturer Red Star.-Models:...
in China as the E-Noble, its brand name for the rest of the world. The car is capable of speeds of 95 km/h (59 mph). In the U.S. it was to be launched in August 2009 as a low-speed vehicle with a top speed of 25 mph (11.2 m/s) or as a Medium Speed Vehicle with a maximum speed of 35 mph (15.6 m/s), depending on local state regulations. These versions used dry cell
Dry Cell
-Dry Cell's formation:Part of the band formed in 1998 when guitarist Danny Hartwell and drummer Brandon Brown met at the Ratt Show on the Sunset Strip. They later met up with then-vocalist Judd Gruenbaum. The original name of the band was "Beyond Control"....
sealed lead–acid batteries, with an all-electric range
All-electric range
All-electric range is the driving range of a vehicle using only power from its electric battery pack to traverse a given driving cycle. In the case of a battery electric vehicle, it means the total range per charge. For a plug-in hybrid , it means the range of the vehicle in charge-depleting mode...
of 80 kilometres (49.7 mi) on a single charge, and capable of recharging on any standard household 110 or 220-volt electrical outlet.
Production
The 2011 Wheego Whip LiFe production model uses a 30 kWh lithium iron phosphate batteryLithium iron phosphate battery
The lithium iron phosphate battery, also called LFP battery, is a type of rechargeable battery, specifically a lithium-ion battery, which uses LiFePO4 as a cathode material.-History:...
pack, can reach speeds up to 65 miles per hour (29 m/s) and Wheego Electric Cars claims that it has an all-electric range
All-electric range
All-electric range is the driving range of a vehicle using only power from its electric battery pack to traverse a given driving cycle. In the case of a battery electric vehicle, it means the total range per charge. For a plug-in hybrid , it means the range of the vehicle in charge-depleting mode...
of 100 miles (161 km). The chassis is the same as the Shuanghuan Noble
Shuanghuan Noble
The Shuanghuan Noble is a 4-seater Chinese hatchback made by Shuanghuan...
, which once imported from China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
is reinforced for safety in the U.S. assembly plant to pass U.S. crash-testing.
Specifications
The 2011 Wheego Whip LiFe has the following specifications:- Battery: 30 kWh (36 3.2V cells at 260 Ah) lithium iron phosphate batteryLithium iron phosphate batteryThe lithium iron phosphate battery, also called LFP battery, is a type of rechargeable battery, specifically a lithium-ion battery, which uses LiFePO4 as a cathode material.-History:...
pack. - Motor: Nominal 20 hp, peak horsepower 60 hp
- Range: 100 mi (160.9 km)
- Torque: 95 lbft
- Charge capable: 120V and 240V
- Charging time: From 50% SoCSOCSOC or SoC may refer to:Social Networking / Entertainment* Soc.TV, an internet based, social television network* Soldier of ChristBusiness* Sirte Oil Company* South Oil CompanyScience and technology...
to 100% Soc 5 hours with Level 2 charging system - On board charge port: J1772 compliant
- Top speed: 65 miles per hour (29 m/s) at 8,500 rpm
See also
- List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles
- List of production battery electric vehicles
- Government incentives for plug-in electric vehiclesGovernment incentives for plug-in electric vehiclesGovernment incentives for plug-in electric vehicles have been established by several national and local governments around the world as a financial incentive for consumers to purchase a plug-in electric vehicle....
- Zero-emissions vehicleZero-emissions vehicleA zero-emissions vehicle, or ZEV, is a vehicle that emits no tailpipe pollutants from the onboard source of power. Harmful pollutants to the health and the environment include particulates , hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, ozone, lead, and various oxides of nitrogen. Although not considered emission...