INVITA
Contemporary. Stylish. Built To Last. The Invita neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) has the look and feel of a full-size automobile, with attractive styling, a high performance powertrain, ergonomically designed components and built-to-last construction for every application.
Features
Automotive Safety Heat-treated high strength aluminum
space frame (Fig.1)
3-pointed safety belt in all seating positions
Head restraints on all seating positions
Grab handles at all seating positions
Front & rear safety windshield
Windshield wiper
Classic style bumper(option) (Fig.2)
Wide inside rear view mirror
Outside rear view mirror
Audible reverse warning indicator
Warning horn
Keyed locking trunk lid
Automotive Comfort Woodgrain instrument panel (Fig.3)
Four cup holders
AM/FM Stereo Cassette (option)
Large console box
Floor rubber mats
Driver's sliding seat (120mm)
F-N-R type shift lever (Fig.4)
Street-Golf mode switch (Fig.5)
On-board charger
High performance, hassle free,
maintenance free batteries
Diesel heater (option) (Fig.6)
Pull & turn ergonomic parking brake
Automotive Informative Dashboard Speedometer Digital odometer/trip meter
Turn signal/warning signal
SOC gauge
Batteries failure indicator
Parking brake indicator
On-charging indicator
Seat belt indicator
Low battery indicator Powertrain & Batteries
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Invita. Classic Look. Modern Feel. Invita's retro-modern silhouette, enhanced with state-of-the-art, high-tech components, is sure to turn heads in the showroom.
Selective buyers will delight in the high-end profile that Invita brings to the category of neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV)... from the classic-style headlights to the ultra-contemporary instrument cluster.
Ergonomic Design Unlike other NEVs (which can have the awkward feel of poorly responsive golf carts) Invita is engineered to drive with the ease and comfort of a regular passenger car.
Invita's design gives top priority to ergonomics, with buttons, switches, levers, pedals and many other components all within convenient, natural reach.
Informative On-board Devices Invita exclusively uses automotive-quality technology in its switches, buttons, and instrument panel for warning signals and gauges. These components guarantee reliable performance that stand the test of time.
Battery Protection Invita uses the same batteries that are found in aircrafts and solar-powered systems. They are maintenance-free, sealed, lead-acid batteries that do not require distilled water re-fills or even regular check-ups.
The Battery Management System (BMS) not only gives accurate readings of State Of Charge (SOC) but actually measures the voltage of each battery and the temperatures of the battery compartment.
It equalizes the SOC regularly, eliminating the possibility of overcharging or over-discharging each battery during repeated usage of deep-cycle. If the BMS detects a problem in the energy capacity of a specific battery, a warning light is illuminated. That way, a bad battery can be replaced before it taints the properly-functioning ones.
High Performance Powertrain Invita uses ground helical gear sets in its transaxle unit, the same technology that has proven effective in small passenger cars. The result? Higher efficiency and less noise. Compare Invita's powertrain to that of other NEVs, which largely use transaxles comprised of non-ground spur gear sets.
Built to Last The Invita utilizes an Aluminum Space Frame (ASF) -- a single, rugged structure composed of aluminum-alloyed parts welded together for superior strength. The result is a vehicle frame that is extremely light and durable.
The exterior body panels are made of fiber-reinforced plastic using resin transfer molding technology, ensuring dimensional accuracy of the parts.
Painted with three coats of high gloss automotive paint, Invita's plastic body panels resist corrosion effectively.
Vehicle Dynamics Those who test drive the Invita are taken by the superb performance of Invita's suspension and steering system.
The smooth ride and precise handling are a direct result of Invita's rack and pinion type steering system, which outperforms the cantilever type steering systems seen in other electric vehicles. Invita, by contrast, uses McPherson strut front suspension and four-link type for rear suspension.
Invita offers unparalleled hill climbing capability and stable turning characteristics. Invita's four-wheel drive People Carrier and its other rear wheel drive models are not prone to the fishtailing that often plagues other NEVs.
Fast Charging Invita can be charged within 24 minutes from 30% of SOC to 80% by an off-board fast charger, and the batteries that Invita uses can absorb unlimited current during charging.
Variety of Useful Options Invita provides customers with more useful options than any other NEVs in the market. Options include hard doors with sliding windows, a gas-fired heater, custom cargo decks for ski resorts, electric power steering, smart parking brake, fast charging compatibility kit and four-wheel drive. Buyers are limited only by their imaginations.
Unique Features of Invita People Carrier Invita People Carrier is a very unique electric shuttle. It can carry up to nine people in its three rows of seats. The standard People Carrier has a four-wheel drive system with 12 modules of 12V, 105Ah batteries (instead of a standard 6 modules), totaling around 400 kg. Its driving range per charge is up to 60 miles with full load.
Specifications Dimensions & Weights
Length 899 in / 2,284 mm (2-seater)
121.4 in / 3,084 mm (4-seater)
153 in / 3,884 mm (people carrier)
136 in / 3,446 mm (utility) Width 55.2 in / 1,402 mm Height 68 in / 1,726 mm (2-seater)
68.8 in / 1,747 mm (4-seater)
67.6 in / 1,715 mm (people carrier)
68 in / 1,726 mm (utility) Wheelbase 62 in / 1,565 mm (2-seater)
93 in / 2,365 mm (4-seater/utility)
124.6 in / 3,165 mm (people carrier) Wheel Tread 47 in / 1,205 mm (front/rear) Curb Weight 1,188 lbs / 540 kg (2-seater) 1,315 lbs / 598 kg (4-seater)
1,623 lbs / 738 kg (people carrier)
1,192 lbs / 542 kg (utility) Payload 418 lbs / 190 kg (2-seater)
726 lbs / 330 kg (4-seater)
1,320 lbs / 600 kg (people carrier)
1,166 lbs / 530 kg (utility) Ground Clearance min. 5.9 in / 150 mm @ curb weight Tires 155/70R-12 (2-seater/4-seater/utility)
165/65R-12 (people carrier)
20.5"X8.0"-10" (turf tire)
Performance Range 35 miles / 56 km (2-seater/4-seater/utility)
25 miles / 40 km (people carrier)
Maximum Speed
25 mph / 40 km/h (2-seater/4-seater/utility)
19 mph / 30 km/h (people carrier) Accelaration 5 sec. (2-seater/4-seater/utility)
(0 to 20 mph)
6 sec. (people carrier) Hill Climbing Capacity 30 % (2-seater)
24 % (4-seater/utility)
22 % (people carrier)
Front Suspension
Proprietary independent front suspension with two coil spring/ shock absorber units (McPherson type)
All semi-solid, formed aluminum control arms Rear Suspension Proprietary rigid axle (4-link) with two coil spring/absorber units
Steering Proprietary automotive quality rack and pinion type Body frame Heat-treated high strength aluminum space frame with custom aluminum extrusion profiles.
Body
Body Structural composites and thermoset plastic panels
Lighting Halogen headlights, front & rear turn signals, tail lights
Seat Belt Automotive quality 3-point safety belts
Power Train
Motor 72 volt DC induction motor Transmission Proprietary 12:1 gear ratio transaxle
Proprietary 10:1 gear ratio transaxle (option)
Regenerative braking Dashboard Instruments - Analog speedometer
- Digital odometer/trip meter
- Low voltage warning
Battery Management System (BMS) Proprietary BMS enables individual SOC monitoring and battery protection for longer life
Battery Six maintenance-free 12-volt batteries with environment protection covers
Charger Proprietary on-board 72 volt DC charger with charging status LED (120 AC current)
Proprietary off-board 72 volt DC charger -120 AC/ 220AC current (option)
DC-DC Converter High efficiency proprietary DC-DC converter
Service Switch Located under trunk floor
Aux. 12 Volt Outlet (option)
Color Variations
BLUE
GREEN
RED
WHITE
YELLOW
Options
HARD DOOR, HEATER, SKI CARRIER AND GOLF BAG CARRIER
Safety Crash test video for the Invita via You Tube.
Applications Invita offers the buyer various service applications.
Here are some examples of practical uses:
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