KANZACC CO., LTD. Sitting Indoor Vehicle Prototype Completed
- Equipped with non-contact charging system -
Production of this product has ended, and we no longer sell the product.
KANZACC CO., LTD. (Head office: Osaka, President: Hisakazu Ishibashi), a member company of the Furukawa Electric Group, is developing BPHOENIX evon—a new sitting indoor vehicle—and has announced that it has completed a prototype unit. KANZACC plans to develop BPHOENIX evon for use in transporting personnel in factories and event venues, and for carrying light loads in the future.
Background
Vehicles are used for transporting people or loads in a variety of situations, such as at medical/caregiving sites and factories. There are a wide variety of needs for these vehicles, requiring greater operability, convenience, and design.
"BPHOENIX evon" Features
- Non-contact charging system makes it easy to charge the vehicle. BPHOENIX evon even supports plug-in charging, so it can be charged no matter where it is used. KANZACC plated aluminum litz wire is used in the vehicle's charging coil.
- BPHOENIX evon's stylish design allows men and women of all ages to use it without difficulty.
- The charging stand can be easily carried around, so the vehicle can be charged anywhere—not only in designated spaces.
Main specifications
| Vehicle Type | Body type | Sit-down model | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive system | Rear-wheel drive | ||
| Model name | Type II | ||
| Dimensions/Weight/Capacity | Total (L) x Total (W) x Total (H) | mm | 1,400 x 620 x 920 |
| Wheelbase | mm | 950 | |
| Tread | mm | 520 | |
| Minimum ground clearance | mm | 35 | |
| Floor height | mm | 160 | |
| Riding capacity | People | 1 | |
| Vehicle weight | kg | 65 | |
| Motor/Battery | Motor output | W | 270 |
| Battery | V | 12x2 | |
| Performance | Maximum speed | km/h | 6 |
| Continuous running distance | km | 12 | |
| Minimum turning radius (front wheels) | mm | 1,800 | |
| Charging time | h | 8 to 10 | |
| Hauling weight | kg | 50 | |
About KANZACC CO., LTD.
| Established: | January 1920 |
|---|---|
| Capital: | 720,755,000 yen |
| President: | Hisakazu Ishibashi |
| Head office: | 2-1-9 Dojimahama, Kita-ku, Osaka |
| Main products: | Electric wires/cables, plated processed goods, metallic pipes/corrugate |
| Ratio of stock held by Furukawa Electric: | 99.9% (as of March 2015) |
About Furukawa Electric Group
Furukawa Electric (TSE; 5801, ISIN; JP3827200001) Group started business in 1884, when its copper-smelting facility and wire manufacturing factory was established. Since then Furukawa Electric has become pioneers in the latest technologies by addressing diverse technological issues. Furukawa Electric has released products in a number of areas, including telecommunications, electronics, automobiles, and construction, with the three types of materials it works with at their core, namely, optics, plastics, and metals. Many of these products have attained the top global market share, and all of its products have contributed to society in numerous business areas. Furukawa Electric reported consolidated revenues of JPY 867.8 billion (approximately USD 8.2B) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.
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