Diagram of a General Motors EV1 Car Chassis, 1997-2002

THF103787 / Diagram of a General Motors EV1 Car Chassis, 1997-2002 / 35mm slide

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Artifact Overview

This diagram shows the layout of the General Motors' EV1. Heavy batteries were well distributed to even out the weight, helping the car's handling. The vehicle's range was 70 to 90 miles with special lead-acid batteries exclusive to the EV1. In 1998, GM switched to longer range nickel-metal-hydride batteries.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic transparency

Date Made

1997-2002

Subject Date

1997-2002

Creators

General Motors Corporation

Creator Notes

Made for General Motors Corporation.

Collection Title

Edison Institute Records

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2002.76.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of General Motors Corporation.

Material

Cardboard
Color film (Film)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 2 in
Width: 2 in

Inscriptions

Printed on front of mat: EV1 ROLLING / CHASSIS / W/CALLOUTS

Keywords	Photographic transparencies Photographs Electric vehicles Automobiles EV1 automobile General Motors automobiles Cars

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