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2008 Paris Motor Show: Peugeot HYmotion3 Compressor Concept

08 October, 2008 01:01:00

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Peugeot has unveiled the extremely fuel efficient three wheeler HYmotion3 compressor concept at the Paris Motor Show.

The company describes the HYmotion3 compressor concept as a ‘missing link between’ the scooter and the car.

With an electric motor in each of its two front wheels, coupled at the rear with a petrol engine, it brings into play very innovative hybrid technologies allowing each of its wheels to provide motive power.

The HYmotion3 is a leaning three wheeler just like the Piaggio MP3. It's powered with 125cc 15 kW (20 bhp) engine, Peugeot Satelis scooter, for the rear wheel combined with two electric motors, each with an output of 3 kW, located in the front wheels.

This configuration develops a maximum power of 21 kW (29 bhp) for a particularly low fuel consumption of 2.0 liters/100 km (118mpg U.S.) and CO2 emissions of 47 g/km in the combined cycle, or 0 in electric only mode.

This HYmotion3 offers an ideal mix of the benefits of a scooter and particular characteristics of a car.

Its design is based on three wheels for maximum stability, safety and driveability. Its width of 82 cm enables it to thread a path through urban traffic with all the efficiency of a two-wheeler. The front windscreen extends to the rear of the vehicle to form a highly effective shield against bad weather for the rider and passenger.

The design of the HYmotion3 compressor, with its three wheel drive, provides positive
benefits for both safety and drivability.

Thanks to its extreme hybridization, the HYmotion3 compressor concept creates a new benchmark in terms of safety (improved traction and braking), practicality and environmental-friendliness, offering original versatility at one with its environment.

Check out the rest of our Paris Motor Show 2008 coverage.