1947 Tama Electric Car.
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MSRP | Engine | HP | Manufactured |
n/a | 36v | 4.5 | 1947 - 1950 |
After the war oil was very scarce, but electricity was plentiful. For this reason, there was a period when the government promoted the manufacture of electric vehicles.
1947 Tama Electric Car.
With this encouragement, the "Tama" was introduced and earned a high reputation in performance tests (conducted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry) it succeeded in bettering its catalog specifications with a cruising range of 96.3km and a top speed of 35.2km/h. It was used as a taxi and in similar roles until 1950.
Specifications.
• Overall length / width / height: 3,035/1,230/1,630mm
• Wheelbase: 2,000mm
• Curb weight: 1,100kg
• Seating capacity: 4
• Cruising range per charge: 65km
• Motor (36V): DC series-wound, rated at 3.3kW (4.5hp)
• Batteries (capacity): Lead-acid battery (40V/162Ah)
• Top speed (economical speed): 35km/h (28km/h)
(source: Nissan)
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