On Monday, April 19, at the Hanover Industrial Fair (Hannover Messe) company Volkswagen presented the prototype cleaner taxis Milano Taxi, built on the basis of the concept car Up!. According to the German company, the first production electric cars brands will be launched into production within three years.
Overall length of the electric taxi is 3.73 meters, width - 1,66 m, height - 1.60 meters. Inside height from floor to ceiling equal to 994 millimeters, and the free space on the rear passenger's knees to the back of the driver's seat up to 120 millimeters. At the same time missing the front seat on the right side further increases the space for cargo and sitting on the back seat people. In addition, the car is equipped with large sliding rear door, facilitating access to the car, and a glass roof.
Conceptual cab is equipped with electric motor, the maximum capacity of 85 kilowatts, powered from a set of lithium-ion batteries. Cruising Car is 300 kilometers and 80 per cent of battery charging will only take one hour. Maximum speed VW Milano Taxi is 120 kilometers per hour.
