Taiwan's National Pingtung University of Science and Technology has unveiled three new electric vehicles(EV)which include a multifunctional EV,a hybrid EV powered by zinc-air fuel and lithium batteries,and a small racing car.
The researchers of the University have developed the three EV's at its Department of Vehicle Engineering.
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology president Mike Guu was cited by focustaiwan.tw as saying that all three are safe,environmentally friendly and are very likely to become the mainstream transportation in an era of high fuel prices.
"The school has been in discussions with a Dutch dealer to mass produce the multifunctional model at an estimated selling price of 10,000 euros(US$13,072),"Guu said.
The university research team has developed a battery pack which is the combination of zinc-air fuel battery and high power lithium battery and has high energy density and meets the safety requirements.
The EVs are expected to achieve speeds of up to 80kmph and the battery pack can power an electric car for 200km.
