http://www.autoevolution.com/news/meet-iris-viseo-the-french-electric-transformer-vehicle-that-could-be-used-for-riots-video-94761.html Meet Iris Viseo, the French Electric Transformer Vehicle that Could Be Used for Riots - Video by Ionut Ungureanu 23rd April 2015
[images http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/meet-iris-viseo-the-french-electric-transformer-vehicle-that-could-be-used-for-riots-video_1.jpg http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/meet-iris-viseo-the-french-electric-transformer-vehicle-that-could-be-used-for-riots-video_2.jpg http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/meet-iris-viseo-the-french-electric-transformer-vehicle-that-could-be-used-for-riots-video_3.jpg video (in French) https://youtu.be/eKJz9qyStFc Iris Viséo Iris France Feb 18, 2015 Véhicule à poste de pilotage télescopique homologué route, permettant de s'élever jusqu'à 3 mètres de haut, ce véhicule électrique est une innovation mondiale. Conçu et fabriqué en France par Iris France, il est destiné à être exploité par les sécurités publiques et ] Imagine a futuristic-looking EV that can erect the driver’s cabin up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) high while it’s still driving on the road. It’s not fast, but has a decent range and comes in handy in situations that involve large crowds, especially for police forces that need to get a better view. In fact, that is the exact reason the French authorities are currently considering buying one. Sold as the first electric vehicle in the world with a piloting post and telescopic observation, Iris Viseo was recently used for surveillance at a carnival close to Paris. When it’s not using its lift-off system, it rather looks like an electric sportscar, but once you push the button the driver almost separates from the cabin getting a proper surveillance view. The vehicle offers the possibility of heightening the cockpit by hydraulics and also bringing the driver's field of view to a higher level, literally. The driver is still able to keep driving thanks to the electro-hydraulic commands. The EV car was created by SAS Iris France, a subsidiary of the French family group Hiatus located in Northern France. The company is specialized in subcontracting mechanical engineering projects. The single-seater is powered by an electric brushless 95kW (127 horsepower) engine while electricity comes from a 48V battery. The body of the Iris Viseo is made of polyester fiber, and according to the company, 95% of the car is recyclable. As we previously mentioned, performance is not that big considering 25km/h (15 mph) is its top speed. On the other hand, it does have an 85 km (52 miles) autonomy with an 8 hour charging time. There’s a video presentation of the peculiar lift-off EV we listed below, but other than seeing it on the road it won’t help you much if your French is not “working properly”. In case you’re wondering what this puppy costs, it appears you’ll need at least EUR 45,000 ($48,000) to start the discussion. [© autoevolution.com] http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/wp/2015/05/08/why-a-french-company-is-betting-this-odd-electric-vehicle-will-catch-on/ Why a French company is betting this odd electric vehicle will catch on By Matt McFarland May 8 2015 [images / Philippe Huguen/AFP/Getty Images https://img.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/files/2015/05/Par8166185.jpg Meet the Viseo https://img.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/files/2015/05/Par8166186.jpg The Iris has a top speed of 15 mph, as it’s built to mainly be driven around parking lots https://img.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/files/2015/05/Par8166193.jpg The Iris has a battery range of 50-80 miles depending on the weather ] Wth the exception of Teslas, cars that rely on alternative sources of energy tend to look a bit goofy. The Toyota Prius has the uncouth styling of a washing machine. The Chevrolet Spark EV looks to be a cousin of a clown car. But no matter how unusual any of these look, none can compare to an electric car that’s now prowling parking lots in France. That’s Viseo. And the French company behind it isn’t hiding its “uniqueness.” Iris, its maker, describes the Viseo as having “technical peculiarities.” Its chief quirk — and selling point — is its ability to give the driver a bird’s-eye view of the road. The Viseo can be rolling along at 15 mph and suddenly have its cockpit ascend to a height of 11 feet above the ground. Iris is catering to security services at shopping centers, airports and theme parks. The thinking is these employees will benefit from the perspective. (And hopefully not be embarrassed to drive it.) It also hopes to sell to police departments, and homeowners who want someone to peek over their hedges or walls while they’re away on vacation. (Of course, you could probably just give your security guard a way to get inside your starter castle’s walls.) So far, the response to Viseo has been tepid. A spokesman tells me they’ve sold several. It’s likely that the $50,000 price tag could be a factor in that. Viseo is next planning a four-wheel drive version of Viseo and hopes to be selling 1,000 Viseos a year by 2020. [© washingtonpost.com] ... [videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htlz0RKoAf0 (slideshow) Iris Viseo French Electric Transformer Vehicle Apr 23, 2015 - Uploaded by WorldOfThing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVIFvIlqlSg IRIS Viséo, véhicule de surveillance 100% électrique ... 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