AZEqualizer
12-08-2008, 09:05 AM
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The Company: (http://www.persumobility.com/)
Persu Mobility
The world is entering a new era of mobility, and in particular, seeking solutions to balance the twin challenges of dramatic population increases in the major urban cities of the world with the need to maintain the freedom of mobility. With 80% of the world's population growth in the next 20 years coming from the top 20 urban markets, it's clear the time is right to develop and endorse fresh new solutions.
Founded in 2005 as Venture Vehicles, Persu Mobility was established to answer these challenges. It is a company focused on being at the leading edge of a new world of American mobility with the development and introduction of an exciting urban transportation vehicle that defines a new American personal transportation segment.
The company is lead by a highly talented team with proven automotive industry expertise in business strategy and operations, technology development and implementation, vehicle engineering, distribution and marketing success.
The result is a new generation of automotive company unencumbered by past traditions and totally dedicated to ushering in a new era of mobility with fresh new transportation solutions.
The Vehicle:
Persu Hybrid
Indulge yourself, consume less
The Persu Hybrid concept is a new class of vehicle for the urbanation of America and the most compelling and enjoyable way to join the new "Urban Nation." And what better way to join than driving an Urban Life Vehicle (ULV).
This is a vehicle with standout design and scintillating performance that is equally at home in the carpool lane as it is carving through your favorite country road. It's as appropriate parked in front of a trendy restaurant as it is in front of your home.
The Persu Hybrid is a revolutionary, two-passenger, fully enclosed, tilting three-wheel vehicle that incorporates a full complement of unique, patented technology and the most proven components available. With a level of expectation for daily use, this unique vehicle can corner like a high performance sports car, providing one of the most exhilarating and unique driving experiences possible.
The superb handling characteristics of the Persu Hybrid are made possible by a patented tilting technology, Vehicle Control system or DVC™ that utilizes a combination of hydraulic and mechanical technologies, providing high reliability, quick response, and a remarkably natural driving experience.
The Persu Hybrid combines a slippery drag coefficient (cd), reduced material weight and a hybrid propulsion system, with plug-in capability that enables it to:
• Accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 6 seconds
• Reach top speeds of approximately 100 mph
• Achieve fuel economy of 75 + miles per gallon
• Provide an all electric range of at least 20 miles
• Provide a total driving range at least 400 miles
on a six-gallon tank of gas
All this performance and efficiently is being designed to be sold at a very affordable price.
The Persu Hybrid is replete with a full complement of unique patented technology, proven components, and a level of security that balances its great design proportions. The result is a ULV that is brilliant to drive, inexpensive to operate and completely appropriate in today's environment.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Venture_bug.gif
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/venture_one_sm.jpg http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Cockpit_sm.jpg
“Flying the Road” is the best description for driving this vehicle – a feeling unlike anything you’ve experienced.
The Technology:
"Leading Edge" vs. "Bleeding Edge", understanding the truth
There is a lot of buzz out there when it comes to emerging technologies. Myriads of pundits are all proclaiming extreme breakthroughs that claim to solve everything in one masterstroke while world-class companies continue to successfully evolve the state of the art.
Central to Persu Mobility's technology approach is one of recognizing that a combination of proven systems and components adapted to an innovative design and unique concept, beautifully integrated, can maximize the ownership experience in all ways, from driving dynamics to reliability to outstanding efficiency to environmental responsibility.
The new Persu Hybrid is tangible proof of this philosophy. Every component, from comfort and convenience items to the chassis and propulsion system has been selected to blend seamlessly into a total package.
As an example, the new Persu Hybrid chassis will incorporate the patented Dynamic Vehicle Control system, or DVC™, a unique patented Electro-hydraulic tilt-steering control technology, developed by Carver Engineering in the Netherlands, that will give the driver the ability to attain extreme lateral acceleration that rivals the best sports cars in the world while maintaining control and ride comfort.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/tilting.gif
Further, Persu Mobility has done an exhaustive study, evaluated numerous electric and hybrid configurations, and decided to develop the Persu Hybrid with a plug-in parallel hybrid architecture based primarily on performance, packaging and cost.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/combustion_illustration.gif
Persu Mobility has made preliminary estimated power calculations using conservative assumptions. The assumptions made include a sub-optimal drag coefficient, 0.32, a heavier vehicle, 1,500 lbs., and a heavier driver, 200 lbs. Even with the aforementioned assumptions, the results show extraordinary acceleration performance, and maximum speeds of approximately 100 mph while achieving fuel economy of at least 75 MPG.
Looking forward, the company has anticipated the potential of emerging technologies and has the flexibility to adapt them as they reach market viability and deliver a superior customer package. This will assure that future Persu Mobility offerings will always have the latest and most proven technologies integrated into their vehicles.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Venture_bug.gif
Propulsion:
Proven Hybrid technology engineered into the Persu Hybrid doesn't push the envelope, it creates a new one
Fuel economy and low emissions are to be expected for small vehicles, and the Persu Hybrid is no exception. With the narrower shape and smaller size of the Persu Hybrid, owners will enjoy significantly less fuel consumption compared to other conventional vehicles.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/wind_draft.gif
Persu Mobility engineers investigated every conceivable electric and hybrid configuration and decided to focus further development efforts on a plug-in parallel hybrid architecture based primarily on vehicle performance, size, and value. The Persu Hybrid parallel hybrid will include an internal combustion engine, an electric motor and a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/prop_hybrid_new.gif
The reliability and performance of established technologies are integrated into the efficient Persu Hybrid package to deliver extraordinary vehicle performance, estimated maximum speeds of 100 mph while achieving an earth friendly 75 + MPG.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Venture_bug.gif
Safety:
Passenger security, a priority
Passenger security is a top priority in the development of the new Persu Hybrid. The Persu Hybrid is being designed for the ease, comfort and security of daily use incorporating car like safety features such as a driver airbag, side-impact rails and roof roll-over protection.
Equally important, excellent handling performance is an essential factor in the Persu Mobility approach. The patented hydro-mechanical tilting system at the heart of the Persu Hybrid chassis gives the driver handling capabilities that rivals today's best sports cars. This ability to maneuver around a potential obstacle can make that all-important difference when avoiding a collision.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/safety_feat.gif
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Venture_bug.gif
The Company: (http://www.persumobility.com/)
Persu Mobility
The world is entering a new era of mobility, and in particular, seeking solutions to balance the twin challenges of dramatic population increases in the major urban cities of the world with the need to maintain the freedom of mobility. With 80% of the world's population growth in the next 20 years coming from the top 20 urban markets, it's clear the time is right to develop and endorse fresh new solutions.
Founded in 2005 as Venture Vehicles, Persu Mobility was established to answer these challenges. It is a company focused on being at the leading edge of a new world of American mobility with the development and introduction of an exciting urban transportation vehicle that defines a new American personal transportation segment.
The company is lead by a highly talented team with proven automotive industry expertise in business strategy and operations, technology development and implementation, vehicle engineering, distribution and marketing success.
The result is a new generation of automotive company unencumbered by past traditions and totally dedicated to ushering in a new era of mobility with fresh new transportation solutions.
The Vehicle:
Persu Hybrid
Indulge yourself, consume less
The Persu Hybrid concept is a new class of vehicle for the urbanation of America and the most compelling and enjoyable way to join the new "Urban Nation." And what better way to join than driving an Urban Life Vehicle (ULV).
This is a vehicle with standout design and scintillating performance that is equally at home in the carpool lane as it is carving through your favorite country road. It's as appropriate parked in front of a trendy restaurant as it is in front of your home.
The Persu Hybrid is a revolutionary, two-passenger, fully enclosed, tilting three-wheel vehicle that incorporates a full complement of unique, patented technology and the most proven components available. With a level of expectation for daily use, this unique vehicle can corner like a high performance sports car, providing one of the most exhilarating and unique driving experiences possible.
The superb handling characteristics of the Persu Hybrid are made possible by a patented tilting technology, Vehicle Control system or DVC™ that utilizes a combination of hydraulic and mechanical technologies, providing high reliability, quick response, and a remarkably natural driving experience.
The Persu Hybrid combines a slippery drag coefficient (cd), reduced material weight and a hybrid propulsion system, with plug-in capability that enables it to:
• Accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 6 seconds
• Reach top speeds of approximately 100 mph
• Achieve fuel economy of 75 + miles per gallon
• Provide an all electric range of at least 20 miles
• Provide a total driving range at least 400 miles
on a six-gallon tank of gas
All this performance and efficiently is being designed to be sold at a very affordable price.
The Persu Hybrid is replete with a full complement of unique patented technology, proven components, and a level of security that balances its great design proportions. The result is a ULV that is brilliant to drive, inexpensive to operate and completely appropriate in today's environment.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Venture_bug.gif
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/venture_one_sm.jpg http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Cockpit_sm.jpg
“Flying the Road” is the best description for driving this vehicle – a feeling unlike anything you’ve experienced.
The Technology:
"Leading Edge" vs. "Bleeding Edge", understanding the truth
There is a lot of buzz out there when it comes to emerging technologies. Myriads of pundits are all proclaiming extreme breakthroughs that claim to solve everything in one masterstroke while world-class companies continue to successfully evolve the state of the art.
Central to Persu Mobility's technology approach is one of recognizing that a combination of proven systems and components adapted to an innovative design and unique concept, beautifully integrated, can maximize the ownership experience in all ways, from driving dynamics to reliability to outstanding efficiency to environmental responsibility.
The new Persu Hybrid is tangible proof of this philosophy. Every component, from comfort and convenience items to the chassis and propulsion system has been selected to blend seamlessly into a total package.
As an example, the new Persu Hybrid chassis will incorporate the patented Dynamic Vehicle Control system, or DVC™, a unique patented Electro-hydraulic tilt-steering control technology, developed by Carver Engineering in the Netherlands, that will give the driver the ability to attain extreme lateral acceleration that rivals the best sports cars in the world while maintaining control and ride comfort.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/tilting.gif
Further, Persu Mobility has done an exhaustive study, evaluated numerous electric and hybrid configurations, and decided to develop the Persu Hybrid with a plug-in parallel hybrid architecture based primarily on performance, packaging and cost.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/combustion_illustration.gif
Persu Mobility has made preliminary estimated power calculations using conservative assumptions. The assumptions made include a sub-optimal drag coefficient, 0.32, a heavier vehicle, 1,500 lbs., and a heavier driver, 200 lbs. Even with the aforementioned assumptions, the results show extraordinary acceleration performance, and maximum speeds of approximately 100 mph while achieving fuel economy of at least 75 MPG.
Looking forward, the company has anticipated the potential of emerging technologies and has the flexibility to adapt them as they reach market viability and deliver a superior customer package. This will assure that future Persu Mobility offerings will always have the latest and most proven technologies integrated into their vehicles.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Venture_bug.gif
Propulsion:
Proven Hybrid technology engineered into the Persu Hybrid doesn't push the envelope, it creates a new one
Fuel economy and low emissions are to be expected for small vehicles, and the Persu Hybrid is no exception. With the narrower shape and smaller size of the Persu Hybrid, owners will enjoy significantly less fuel consumption compared to other conventional vehicles.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/wind_draft.gif
Persu Mobility engineers investigated every conceivable electric and hybrid configuration and decided to focus further development efforts on a plug-in parallel hybrid architecture based primarily on vehicle performance, size, and value. The Persu Hybrid parallel hybrid will include an internal combustion engine, an electric motor and a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/prop_hybrid_new.gif
The reliability and performance of established technologies are integrated into the efficient Persu Hybrid package to deliver extraordinary vehicle performance, estimated maximum speeds of 100 mph while achieving an earth friendly 75 + MPG.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Venture_bug.gif
Safety:
Passenger security, a priority
Passenger security is a top priority in the development of the new Persu Hybrid. The Persu Hybrid is being designed for the ease, comfort and security of daily use incorporating car like safety features such as a driver airbag, side-impact rails and roof roll-over protection.
Equally important, excellent handling performance is an essential factor in the Persu Mobility approach. The patented hydro-mechanical tilting system at the heart of the Persu Hybrid chassis gives the driver handling capabilities that rivals today's best sports cars. This ability to maneuver around a potential obstacle can make that all-important difference when avoiding a collision.
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/safety_feat.gif
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Venture_bug.gif