Berlingo powered by Venturi
A MAJOR INNOVATION
Benefitting from a new and extremely compact power train developed by Venturi, the electric “Berlingo First” fits all of its components into its front compartment in place and stead of a combustion engine: electric motor, reduction unit and batteries.
This “première” makes it possible, in particular, to conserve the vehicle’s volume and payload, which remain identical to those of the Berlingo’s fuel-based version, thus ensuring a major competitive edge.
“LA POSTE” VERSION
Presented for the first time at the Paris Motor Show 2008, this version corresponds to the specifications in the tender issued by France’s postal service, “La Poste”. Launched in April 2007, this international tender called for 500 vehicles to be used for mail delivery in France’s 15 largest cities. It will later give rise to a new tender for a total 10,000 vehicles to be delivered over 5 years.
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN VENTURI AND PSA
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Venturi Automobiles joined forces to produce the “Citroën Berlingo First” vehicles in an electric version, in response to the tender launched by “La Poste”, for which they had been pre-selected.
Zebra technology (Nickel Sodium Chloride) actually tested on our vehicles is a reliable, mass-produced and environmental solution which has now chalked up over 1 million kilometres on the road. Its energy mass is 4 times greater than that of lead batteries.
COMMERCIALISATION
As from the fall of 2009, Venturi will mass-produce a range of utility vehicles primarily meeting the requirements of large companies for fleets of electric vehicles. In this context, it is already possible to get in touch with our commercial service to indicate your interest and specific needs.