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Obvio! Automotoveículos S.A. is a Brazilian automobile manufacturer that specializes in the production of microcars. Commonly referred to as Obvio!, the name means "Of course!" or "Obviously!" Plans were made to sell their cars in the United States through the ZAP distribution network.[1][2] The company was wound down for a while with the death of vehicle designer Anísio Campos in 2019.
Details[edit]
Obvio! vehicles are described as "high performance urban cars". The Obvio! 828 and the Obvio! 012 are mid-engined models powered by a 1.6 L 16-valve inline 4-cylinder Tritec engine producing 115 hp (86 kW). Versions producing 170 hp (130 kW) or 250 hp (190 kW) are also available. Fuel consumption is 12.5 km/L (35 mpg‑imp; 29 mpg‑US) in the city or 17.3 km/L (49 mpg‑imp; 41 mpg‑US) in highway. These are flexible-fuel vehicles that run on either gasoline, pure ethanol (E100), or any mix thereof. The cars are fitted with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that can mimic a 6-speed sequential gearbox.
ZF Ecotronic CVT transmission. https://web.archive.org/web/20140604152809/http://www.gizmag.com/go/4869/
The chassis is designed as a series of ellipses (a system called "Niess Elliptical Survival Rings") to be strong yet light. The cars have one bench seat that seats three, and are fitted with airbags. It has McPherson suspension and disc brakes all around. The internal and external panels of the bodyshell are made in ABS/PMMA plastic. It uses scissor doors and also has a Boblbee backpack space integrated into the design.
Associated with FNM Electric Vehicles. Ricardo Machado. (LinkedIn)
Models[edit]
828[edit]
The 828 has a list price of US$14,000 and the 012 has a list price of US$28,000. Extras offered are air conditioning (hot/cold), individual seats, power windows/rear mirror/central locking, leather seats and an iMobile Carputer.
012[edit]
Lotus. https://www.reliableplant.com/Read/4094/lotus-to-help-create-innovative-microsports-cars-for-obvio!
https://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/26/obvio-lotus-to-create-multifuel-microsports-cars/
828H[edit]
The Obvio! 828H is hybrid electric concept car that runs on a flex-fuel engines and was presented in Rio de Janeiro on November 2010.[3][4]
813[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Obvio 828e | ZAP". Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
- ^ "ZAP Has Big Hopes for Brazilian Mini-Car in U.S." Los Angeles Times. 31 October 2005.
- ^ "New ZAPCARS(TM) on Display April 14–23 at the New York International Auto Show". 11 April 2006. Archived from the original on 2006-05-09. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Para UNICA, projeto de carro híbrido com motor a etanol é tão "óbvio" quanto sua marca" [For UNICA, a hybrid car project with an ethanol engine is as "obvious" as its brand] (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2010-11-09. Archived from the original on 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
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Beschreibung[edit]
The company was founded in 2001 in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aim was to produce a technologically advanced city vehicle that would use all the possibilities of modern information technology in technology and sales. The initial production target was 10,000 vehicles per year.
The industrial, technical and logistical effort should be borne by different companies through outsourcing. The plan was to use two-cylinder Weber engines with 750 cc and 40 kW (54 hp) (or 96 kW (129 hp) with a turbocharger). The choice later fell on a domestic Tritec engine with a displacement of 1.6 L and 85 kW (114 hp). The body made of glass fiber reinforced plastic was to be supplied by MVC. The chassis and undercarriage were to consist of elliptical Niess rings, which had been patented in 1977 by Brazilian aeronautical engineer Marc William Niess. The design was again entrusted to Campos, who was one of the four owners of the company.
Models[edit]
The model history to date has been characterized by numerous announcements that were very optimistic regarding the planned production figures and only a few examples that were actually manufactured.
828/2[edit]
From 2003 onwards, the monthly production of 50 small cars of the 828/2 type was initially planned. It was a modernized version of the Dacon 828 developed by Campos. The 2.65 m (104 in) long 828/2 was based on Volkswagen technology (1.6 L engine and four-speed transaxle like the Dacon) and had minor visual changes compared to the Dacon. The vehicle was awarded the 18th Design Prize of the Museu da Casa Brasileira (2004).
Instead of the start of production, a complete redesign of the 828/2 followed. The Volkswagen engine technology was replaced by Tritec and the chassis was redesigned. The most noticeable changes were the scissor doors and an upgraded interior, including a computer that was permanently connected to the Internet. A corresponding prototype was exhibited at trade fairs in the USA. The estimated purchase price was USD 14,000.[1]
There are conflicting information about production. While Muzar states an annual production of 600 units from or for 2005, according to Scharinger, Obvio had neither started production nor the announced export to the USA by 2007. [2] However, export to Europe has already been announced.[2]
Prototyp 012[edit]
Mit dem 012 wurde ein weiteres Studie präsentiert, das ebenfalls von Anísio Campos gestaltet worden war. Dieses 3,05 m lange Fahrzeug hatte einen stärkeren Motor (163 PS) und ein Sechsganggetriebe. Der Produktionsbeginn war für Ende 2005 geplant und sollte durch den Verkauf der 828/2-Modelle ermöglicht werden.
Im November 2005 wurde der erste, allerdings leicht veränderte Prototyp des 012 in realer Größe offiziell vorgestellt. Dieser Prototyp war bis 2007 immer noch nicht fahrbereit.
828H / 828E[edit]
Im Jahr 2006 wurden Elektrofahrzeuge auf Basis des 828 und 012 für den Export nach Nordamerika angekündigt. Dazu wurde eine strategische Partnerschaft mit dem US-Hersteller ZAP geschlossen, der als exklusiver Händler vorab 50.000 Fahrzeuge bestellt hatte.[3]
Im Oktober 2009 kündigte das Unternehmen die Übernahme durch das Unternehmen Vrooom! Veículos Elétricos an, das jedoch von den gleichen Eigentümern wie Obvio geleitet wurde.
In der Folge wurde geplant, ein Hybridmodell namens 828H in drei Versionen mit 70, 140 oder 200 PS herzustellen, das eine Reichweite von 500 km haben und in 4 Sekunden von 0 auf 100 km/h beschleunigen sollte. Als Produktionsziel wurden für die erste Phase 10.000 Einheiten pro Jahr und später 70.000 Fahrzeuge vorgegeben.
In den Jahren 2014 und 2015 sollte die Produktion des 828H durch den Buggy-Hersteller Wake Motors in dessen Werk in São José dos Pinhais beginnen. Für den Vertrieb über ein Leasingsystem wurde das gemeinsame Unternehmen DirijaJa gegründet, an dem auch ein britisches Investmentunternehmen beteiligt ist.[4][5]
Im Jahr 2015 wurde das Modell in 828E umbenannt.
Literatur[edit]
- Bernd Ostmann (Chefredakteur): Auto Katalog 2004. Vereinigte Motor-Verlage, Stuttgart 2003.
External links[edit]
- https://obvio.rio/.
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- João F. Scharinger, Obvio! auf LexicarBrasil.com.br (portugiesisch)
Einzelnachweise[edit]
- ^ Ivan Berg, Nik Berg: Top Gear: Motor Mania, New York 2012, S. 50.
- ^ Der Obvio 828 geht mit Öko-Technik auf Smart-Jagd, Berliner Zeitung vom 17. Januar 2007.
- ^ OBVIO! from Rio De Janeiro Announces Export of Electric Cars to ZAP for North American Distribution, Meldung auf BusinessWire.com vom 19. Juli 2006.
- ^ Zachary Shahan: Brazil Electric Carsharing + UK Electric Car Racing, Meldung vom 22. Juli 2015.
- ^ Graeme Roberts: Brazil: Rio de Janeiro to have a shared electric fleet, Meldung vom 29. Mai 2015.
Kategorie:Pkw-Hersteller (Brasilien) Kategorie:Elektroautohersteller Kategorie:Unternehmen (Bundesstaat Rio de Janeiro) Kategorie:Gegründet 2001
Description
Models
828/2
Prototype 012
With the 012, another study was presented, which was also designed by Anísio Campos. This 3.05 m long vehicle had a more powerful engine (163 hp) and a six-speed gearbox. The start of production was planned for the end of 2005 and should be made possible through the sale of the 828/2 models.
In November 2005, the first, albeit slightly modified, real-size prototype of the 012 was officially presented. This prototype was still not ready to drive by 2007.
828H / 828E
In 2006, electric vehicles based on the 828 and 012 were announced for export to North America. For this purpose, a strategic partnership was concluded with the US manufacturer ZAP, which had ordered 50,000 vehicles in advance as the exclusive dealer. [4]
In October 2009 the company announced that it would be taken over by Vrooom! Veículos Elétricos, which was run by the same owners as Obvio.
As a result, it was planned to produce a hybrid model called 828H in three versions with 70, 140 or 200 hp, which would have a range of 500 km and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds. The production target for the first phase was 10,000 units per year and later 70,000 vehicles.
In 2014 and 2015, production of the 828H was scheduled to begin by buggy manufacturer Wake Motors at its factory in São José dos Pinhais. The joint company DirijaJa was founded for sales via a leasing system, in which a British investment company also has a stake. [5] [6]
In 2015 the model was renamed 828E.
literature
Bernd Ostmann (editor-in-chief): Auto Catalog 2004. United Motor Publishers, Stuttgart 2003.
Web links
Obvio 's website João F. Scharinger, Obvio! on LexicarBrasil.com.br (Portuguese)
Individual evidence
Ivan Berg, Nik Berg: Top Gear: Motor Mania, New York 2012, p. 50. Waclaw Pózar/Eligiusz Mazur (ed.), World of Cars 2005/2006, online (PDF, 21 MB). The Obvio 828 goes on a smart hunt with eco-technology, Berliner Zeitung from January 17, 2007. OBVIO! from Rio De Janeiro Announces Export of Electric Cars to ZAP for North American Distribution, reported on BusinessWire.com from July 19, 2006. Zachary Shahan: Brazil Electric Carsharing + UK Electric Car Racing, report from July 22, 2015. Graeme Roberts: Brazil: Rio de Janeiro to have a shared electric fleet, report from May 29, 2015.