At the ICCCR we saw an electrically powered DS. But energizing Citroëns continues. “Traction Electrique” converts Ducks and Eendachtigen, DSs and IDs and Hy's into battery-powered vehicles.
Traction Électrique is a collaboration between ZEVparts (Leen de Bodt), 2CV électrique (Ruben Stern) and Knooppunt Everdingen (Jos van Oosten). Together, the two electric ducks were developed in accordance with the new regulations and presented for inspection as a series at the RDW in Lelystad.
And that all goes with the blessing of the RDW. In terms of weight, the are electric Citroëns only a bit heavier than their petrol-burning examples.
Depending on the car, the range is at least eighty kilometers and the Electric Duck (760 kg) is specified for a maximum range of 200 km.
And for the epidemic Food Truck Trend that is taking hold, there is of course the HY: Nostalgic yet sustainable.
At TE they say so:
“The HY bus from Citroën is perhaps the most iconic delivery van in automotive history. But what happens in the 21 century? Are the corrugated iron moving to the museum, or are we finding a whole new way to enjoy this wonder of practicality and style?
With an electric drive, outdated technology suddenly disappears. Maintenance is limited to checking the brake linings and changing the gearbox oil. And further: Drive! 5 euros for 100 kilometers of electricity. No odor, no oil stains on the sidewalk, no noise. What else does a modern entrepreneur want? ”
Beautiful. But we personally miss the odor smell, the oil droplets and the sound just ...