Paris Preview: Duracar Quicc DiVa to officially launch

Sep 20

Paris Preview: Duracar Quicc DiVa to officially launch

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Lightweight, European Union, Paris Motor Show

When last we heard from the Quicc DiVa from DuraCar, it was still being referred to as the Innovan and had many bridges to cross, many mountains to climb. In the intervening months, the little Dutch van has garnered a “Most Promising Technology” award, millions of euros in investment capital from Econcern and an air of sophistication which should come in handy as it officially premieres at the upcoming 2008 Paris Motor Show. The project has even attracted the man behind the Smart, Johann Tomforde, who will help with the design before it goes into mass production in 2010.

The Quicc DiVa is quite light since it is made entirely from recyclable plastic. When powered by a lithium ion iron phosphate battery it should achieve a range of over 90 miles and top out at 75 mph. It is positioned as a city delivery vehicle and can carry over 1300 lbs in its 77 cubic feet as well as the two people you would need to unload it. A limited production is planned for next spring for customers already standing in queue and several configurations should be expected. Check out the press release after the break.

Gallery: DuraCar Quicc DiVa