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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Zero-Emission Vehicle?
What other zero-emission vehicle options are available today?
Where are the vehicles manufactured?
What is the driving range of these vehicles?
How do you charge the vehicle?
Does the vehicle have air-conditioning?
How much power does the motor have?
What is the capacity of the batteries allowing a range of 100+ miles?
What is the nominal voltage of the modules and the 35kW battery pack?
Does a 10-minute charge cause a neighborhood black out?
Are both standard and rapid chargers included?
What is the warranty on the vehicle?
Are there color options?
What is the towing capacity?
Are Phoenix vehicles front or rear wheel drive?


Q: What Is a Zero-Emission Vehicle?

A: A zero-emission vehicle has:

No tailpipe emissions
No evaporative emissions
No emissions from gasoline refining or sales
No onboard emission-control systems that can deteriorate over time
Q: What other zero-emission vehicle options are available today?

A: The only cars on the market today that are true zero-emission vehicles are battery-powered electric vehicles. Fuel cell vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel are currently in the development stages and will also qualify as true zero-emission vehicles.

Q: Where are the vehicles manufactured?

A: Vehicle assembly will take place in Ontario, California.

Q: What is the driving range of these vehicles?

A: The range is approximately 130 miles. We are currently working on an expansion pack extending the range to 250 miles, available in 2009.

Q: How do you charge the vehicle?

A: Each Phoenix comes with an integrated on-board 6.6kW charger that plugs into 220V power for a 5 to 6 hour charge. You also have a connector to utilize an off-board 10 minute rapid charge. This requires industrial power and expensive equipment to move the power quick enough to accomplish a 10 minute rapid charge.

Q: Does the vehicle have air-conditioning?

A: Yes, it also has heating and power windows and locks.

Q: How much power does the motor have?

A: Electric vehicles have a unique ability to utilize full torque from zero, unlike traditional internal combustion engines. Our impressive motor offers 590 foot pounds of torque.

Q: What is the capacity of the batteries allowing a range of 100+ miles?

A: It is a 35kWh lithium titanate solution battery pack.

Q: What is the nominal voltage of the modules and the 35kW battery pack?

A: 13.6V and 380V respectively

Q: Does a 10-minute charge cause a neighborhood black out?

A: The grid is quite capable of taking this load. The required power (480V 3-Phase, 500 amps) to rapid charge a Phoenix is regularly used in commercial applications. The key to enable rapid charge is both available at power and refill stations.

Q: Are both standard and rapid chargers included?

A: An onboard charger is included which will allow for 5- to 6-hour charging from a 220V outlet. Off board charger connector is included, but not the off board charger.

Q.: What is the warranty on the vehicle?

A: The Phoenix SUT and SUV have a 3 year /36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.

Q: Are there color options?

A: Yes, we have six color options and package options providing the same luxuries found in modern vehicles today. Click here to see colors options. Click here to see package options.

Q: What is the towing capacity?

A: Phoenix vehicles are not ideal for towing, as it drastically decreases range and limits performance.

Q: Are Phoenix vehicles front or rear wheel drive?

A: Phoenix vehicles are front wheel drive.