Other features include a clutchless manual transmission and regenerative braking. No top speed has been determined, but the vehicle has been driven up to 65 mph. The Isuzu s maximum range is 17 miles. Future plans for the Isuzu Impulse electric vehicle involve improving performance and range characteristics. Power output from the drive system is expected to increase up to 30Hp and maximum range will be expected to reach 30 to 40 miles.
Further modifications are to be made in regards to safety.
The battery compartment will be modified to protect passengers from batteries falling on them in the event of a rollover accident and from hydrogen gassing that could come from the batteries. Re-orientation of the new battery compartment will also change the vehicle s center of gravity to give it more stability and improve handling. After HEV conversion, the vehicle is expected to get 40 to 50 mpg and travel 200 to 300 miles on 5 gallons of gasoline. The graphic to the left is an approximation of the configuration as a hybrid. This page and all its contents are the works of the PR Manager.