VLT Automotive Group N.V. (Storefront v.3)

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Roadster

The Roadster is a small and agile convertible mid-engined sportscar, equipped with a supercharged, 210 HP 2 litre 4-cilinder engine.

Roadster…….$25.781


Type: VLT 4-cilinder, cast aluminium, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts.
Displacement: 1.998 cm3
Compression: 10.2:1

Sequential, multipoint fuel injection. Single Centrifugal supercharger (Antonov) with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure

Power output: 210 PS at 5.100 rpm
Maximum torque: 290 Nm at 2.200 rpm.
Driven Wheels: 2, Rear

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h 6.6 seconds
Top speed: 262 KM/H
Fuel Consumption: Highway travel: 6,1 l / 100 km
Combined: 8,1l / 100 km
Advised fuel: Super RON98

Fuel capacity: 55 litres
Dry weight: 980 kg
Max Payload: 500 Kg
Max Towing Capacity: 0 Kg

Turning circle: 11,2 metres
Gearbox: VLT G6M 6-speed Manual Gearbox

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Interior
Cruise Control with brake function
Glove box compartment - illuminated, secured through central locking, coolable
Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
Welcome light, parking light and rear lights activated through remote control function
Windscreen wipers with adjustable intermittent intervals
Front seats with storage nets on seat backrests
Seat adjustment - electric with driver memory. Includes electric adjustment of all seat levels for driver and front passenger with electric rear seat easy access. Headrest height with electrical adjustment.
Sports seats, front
12V adapter socket
Air conditioning, automatic
Armrest - front with storage compartment, secured through central locking
Central-locking switch
Centre console rear - with ashtray, storage compartments with cover, rear seat vent
Cup holders
Door sill finishers, inlay in chrome
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, central switch for lowering all four windows simultaneously
Extended lights package
Lashing eyes in luggage compartment
Rear seat backrest, foldable, converts rear seats to large storage area, storage net included which separates rear cabin from luggage compartment
Rear seat easy access system allowing comfortable access to the rear from driver's and front passenger's seat
Rear seat head restraints
Rear-view mirror, automatically dimming
Start/Stop button
Steering column with electric reach and rake adjustment
Storage compartments in door-trim panels, folding compartment with integrated glasses and coin tray
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Window heating - rear with automatic deactivation
Windows - heat insulated, green-tinted all round and grey shade band on windscreen
Multi-function controls for steering wheel
Three-spoke sports leather steering wheel
On-board computer. Display of: - Average consumption - Current consumption - Range - Average speed - Time/Date
Outside temperature display in instrument panel, with visual and acoustic warning at +3°C
Universal remote control
Lumbar support, driver and front passenger
Seat heating, front
Exterior mirrors, folding, automatically dimming
High-beam assistant
Wind deflector
Climate comfort windscreen
Floor mats
Rear-view mirror, with digital compass
Through-load system with integrated transport bag
Upholstery - leather


Exterior
17" Light alloy Twin-spoke style
Sports suspension
Rear subframe - lightweight control arms and steel struts
Run-flat tyres, no spare wheel
Daytime running lights
Headlight wash, high-pressure system for cleaning headlights
Bumpers in body colour, front and rear
Door handles, bow-type and in body colour
Exterior mirrors - chrome glass aspheric, tinted blue, heated mirror, electric adjustment, body-coloured, aerodynamically optimised housing, mechanical fold-in action, wide-angle interference glass
Indicator lenses, clear
Retractable softtop, electrically operated cloth roof, includes radio-remote opening and convenient boot access function of roof to give easier access to load space.
Tailgate soft-close function
Three-stage door brake
Windscreen washer jets - two, heated
Metallic paintwork


Safety
Airbags, driver and front passenger
Alarm system with remote control (Class 3)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Anti-roll bars, front and rear
Brake Drying
Brake Fade Compensation
Brake Force Display - brake light intensity geared to brake force (two stages)
Brake pad wear indicator
Brake Pre-tensioning
Check control warning system, for third brake light, brake light, rear light, low beam, high beam, parking light, rear foglight, registration plate light, door/tailgate open
Child seat ISOFIX attachments, two on rear seat bench
Door-contact switch for monitoring doors and luggage-compartment lid closing
Drive-away locking
Advanced Dynamic Electronic Safety Programme (ADESP)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Engine immobiliser
First Aid kit and warning triangle
Foglights with chrome ring
Foglights, rear
Follow-me-home headlight function (time adjustable)
Hill-start assistant
Lights-on warning, by check control message when ignition is switched off
Passenger seat occupancy sensor, front
Rain Sensor with automatic headlight activation
Runflat indicator, passive monitoring of all four wheels with status indicator light
Safety battery terminal clamp
Safety bodyshell - bumper system with impact absorbers
Seat belt system, front with belt latch tensioner with belt force limiter, integrated in the seat
Seat belt system, rear with two three-point locking ineria-reel belts
Side airbags - driver and front passenger, integrated in the seat, with combined head airbag
Third brake light, integrated in luggage compartment lid
Active Steering
Adaptive headlights
Child seat ISOFIX attachment, front


Multimedia
Auxiliary input point for auxiliary playing devices, in storage compartment underneath armrest front
Bluetooth telephone preparation with telematics
CD changer for six CDs
4X60W Radio CD with 6CD dashboard mounted CD changer, Fingertip Remote Controls and 6 speakers (Dolby Surround 5.1)
Navigation System - 16:9 fullscreen monitor with DVD support and TV function
USB/audio interface
Voice Control

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*reserved for Monteluci Granduca*

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*reserved for Monteluci Ducareale*

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*reserved for Misc. Monteluci*

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Lepanto 650 Moiano: A Gentlemen's Supercar

Specifications

Type: Lepanto 12-cilinder, V-form, cast aluminium, 5 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts.
Displacement: 5.991 cm3
Compression: 11.3:1
bore x stroke: 92.0 x 74.2 mm

Sequential, multipoint fuel injection. Atmospheric engine (naturally aspirated). Transversely, mid-mounted.

Power output: 650 PS at 8.200 rpm
Maximum torque: 630 Nm at 6.200 rpm.
Driven Wheels: 2, Rear

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h 3.5 seconds 0-200 km/h: 8.8 seconds
Top speed: 342 KM/H
Fuel Consumption: Highway travel: 15,2 l / 100 km
Combined: 22,1l / 100 km
Advised fuel: Super RON98

Fuel capacity: 95 litres
Dry weight: 1650 kg
Max Payload: 350 Kg
Max Towing Capacity: - Kg

Turning circle: 11,6 metres
Gearbox: Lepanto Manual Gearbox, 6-speed

Standard Equipment


Audio / Telematics

Full-screen 6.5” colour Satellite navigation system with 30 GB hard drive
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
Radio CD player with MP3 functionality, Bose sound system with digital amplifier & subwoofer (8 speakers)
CD auto-changer (10 disc)

Exterior

3 sets of 19" 8-spoke design alloy wheels (1 set with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Tyres (road use), 1 set with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa System tyres (track & sport use), 1 set Pirelli W240 Sottozero V (winter use, till 240 km/h))
Metallic paint
Electrically folding, adjustable, heated wing mirrors made out of carbon

Functional / Electrical

Lepanto alarm system with GPS tracking
Windscreen with IR reflecting layer, tinted anti-dazzle band & heated wiper blade area
Bi zone automatic climate control
360 degrees ‘Birds-Eye’ Park Assistant
Multifunction display & trip computer
Saloon utility pack (carpet mats & luggage retaining nets)
Visibility pack (rain, dusk, condensation sensors & electrochromic rear view mirror)
Electrically operated electrochromic sunroof
Electrical Height adjustable driver and passenger seats
Adaptive Cruise control (radar-operated)
Electric front windows, double layered glass
"Follow-me home" lights
Remote control with central door locking and automatic window closing
Electric tilting action for driver and passenger seats
Head-up Display (display of navigation instructions, speed & rev counter)
Adjustable Suspension(Ice/Mud, Standard, Sport, Hypersport, Off settings)


Interior

Front seats with Five stage heating and ventilation
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Leather steering wheel & gear knob
Dashboard in Leather, Carbon
Carbon interior accents
A-grade Calf leather upholstery


Safety

Headlight washer system
Front fog lights
Passenger airbag deactivation using the key
Front seat belts with electronic pretensioners & load limiters
Vehicle Dynamic Control with hill holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant), can be adjusted with Suspension settings.
Bi-Xenon headlights with adaptive corner lighting
LED rear lighting
Fire Prevention System (FPS)
Driver, passenger, side & window airbags
Driver knee airbag
Ceramic brakes all-round: 381mm, ventilated

Options:

Sequential Direct Gear Shift 6-gear transmission (gear shift in 0.11 seconds) $3,300

Lepanto: Technological Strength through Beauty

Officially, Lepanto says that they do not focus on technological breakthroughs or supremacy in terms of speed anymore. What they want to is offer the driver a sense of being perfect, in a vehicle full of craftsmanship, indulged in seas of heritage. But, nowadays, it could well be they are starting to follow the latest trends again. With the 650 Moiano.

The Lepanto workshops are located in the ‘dry’ part of Venezia, on the Via Lepanto. It is an old, impressive building, where garage doors are unknown: the cars are rolled out of a wide double door next to the main entrance. Inside, the walls are not only filled with tools, but also with posters, paintings and objects that have to do with the impressive history of the 114-year old brand. Placed on an automobile lift, a Lepanto 650 Moiano is the centrepiece of this scene, it’s nose with the Lepanto logo pointing forward aggressively. As it is offloaded from the lift, the engine is started to slowly roll outside, where we can take over. The vehicle produces a deep growl, but when the engine revs, the growl changes into a high howling sound, which can send shivers down one’s spine.

Our destination today is the track of Moiano, after which this car was named. We are escorted by Giancarlo Moretti, head of the Lepanto garage in Venezia. He has been one of the key figures in the development of the 650, and therefore can tell us everything about the vehicle. ‘It was developed together with some experts from Monteluci, and we could also borrow their test track at Moiano. It is like back in the sixties, when Monteluci and Lepanto also cooperated. I guess VLT tries to bring back memories nowadays. We named the car Moiano to commemorate both the cooperation between the two Venezian brands in the sixties, aswell as thank Monteluci for the use of their test track. We will however also utilise it in the future, for development and training matters.’

The 6-litre V12 was mostly designed by Lepanto, but Moretti has also told us that we can expect that the base of this engine will also be used in future Monteluci’s. Sadly, he didn’t specify which ones, but our bets are currently on the Ducareale, which should be able to complement the VLT L7 in the top class. The V12 develops 650 horsepower, and is a naturally aspirated engine. ‘The use of turbochargers would be blasphemy for most customers in Van Luxemburg, so we have left it this way. The chance Lepanto will use turbocharger sin the future is minuscule’, according to Moretti.

The Moiano is completely handcrafted. Built by the best specialists that were trained within the confines of the Lepanto facility, the new Lepanto is said to set the standard for the next models of the brand. The factory builds about one vehicle per week, and can by far not meet the estimated production of 200 cars per year. ‘It’s more like 35 per year. But that way we can ensure there’s not a thing wrong with the car.’ Moretti says. And indeed, there’s nothing wrong with it, we cannot even find a stitch wrong in the vehicle. ‘We take a whole day for quality checks, and when the owner arrives to pick it up, we can always correct some things the owner wants. Ofcourse, the last-minute adjustments to the suspension can be made when the owner thinks they’re required. We expect that that possibility will only be used sporadically, but anything is possible here.’

Even while the vehicle is not adjusted to our personal wishes (since that is only for customers), the vehicle performed excellently on the track. While we try to ease on the corners, the Moiano has got an everlasting acceleration, and that, combined with the perfect suspension that can steer through the bends without a hitch, the vehicle seems to have the same speed as a UFO from outer space. With the throttle controlling a hyperdrive. The high howl of the 6-litre V12 rings out all over the track while the 650 accelerates and accelerates, reaching speeds of up to 280 km/h on the banked part of the track, we didn’t feel the need to push the needle of the speedometer any further, but even at that speed, the vehicle remained rock-steady, and only the sound of the vehicle reminded oneself of how fast he was driving.

Of course, one can place a few side notes at this vehicle: The price for this 650-HP V12 F430-and-599-GTB-beater is ridiculous, starting at around $500,000 USD. This $300,000 increase in price over an F430 Scuderia cannot even be justified by the quality and power of the vehicle. The exclusivity of this vehicle might also become a problem: with only two official dealerships in Van Luxemburg, supposed to sell to the whole world, most of the vehicle will probably remain in Van Luxemburg, even when Lepanto has a pick-up-and-return service for their vehicles abroad.

What we conclude from this first drive? The Lepanto is an excellent sportscar, maybe even supersportscar. But the high price and limited amount of retailers make it a bit prohibitive for the average millionaire.

Pro
- Excellent driving dynamics, great engine
- Great quality
- Perfect customer service

Con
- High price
- Limited amount of retailers

Vehicle Price: $512,780

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*reserved for Lepanto 530 Omignano*

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*reserved for misc. Lepanto*

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VLT C4

The VLT C4 is a heavy tractor truck, capable of pulling up to 63 metric tons of load. It is equipped with all the latest technology, and can even be outfitted with a 17-litre V8 Diesel engine, incorporating all the best technology to deliver a staggering 710 PS and 3400 Nm of torque.

C4-450 4x2 ………… $101,891
C4-550 4x2 ………… $115,356
C4-710 V8 4x2 …….. $128,716


C4-450 4x2

Type: VLT DC6-C78 6-cilinder Line, cast aluminium, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts.
Displacement: 10.997 cm3
Compression: 19.1:1

Commonrail Diesel Injection.

Power output: 450 PS at 1.900 rpm
Maximum torque: 2200 Nm at 1.000-1.400 rpm.
Driven Wheels: 2, Rear

Top speed: 100 KM/H (Governed)
Fuel Consumption: Highway travel: 19,7 l / 100 km
Combined: 28,6 l / 100 km
Advised fuel: Diesel

Fuel capacity: 650 litres
Dry weight: 7098 kg
Max GVW: 50000 Kg

Gearbox: VLTC 18-speed Tiptronic Gearbox
Suspension Front: Parabolic
Suspension Rear: Air

C4-550 4x2


Type: VLT DC6-C81 6-cilinder Line, cast aluminium, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts.
Displacement: 13.293 cm3
Compression: 18.5:1

Commonrail Diesel Injection.

Power output: 550 PS at 1.900 rpm
Maximum torque: 2700 Nm at 1.000-1.400 rpm.
Driven Wheels: 2, Rear

Top speed: 100 KM/H (Governed)
Fuel Consumption: Highway travel: 23,9 l / 100 km
Combined: 29,8 l / 100 km
Advised fuel: Diesel

Fuel capacity: 650 litres
Dry weight: 7154 kg
Max GVW: 50000 Kg

Gearbox: VLTC 18-speed Tiptronic Gearbox
Suspension Front: Parabolic
Suspension Rear: Air

C4-710 V8 4x2

Type: VLT DC8-C11 8-cilinder V, cast aluminium, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts.
Displacement: 16.993 cm3
Compression: 18.9:1

Commonrail Diesel Injection.

Power output: 710 PS at 2.000 rpm
Maximum torque: 3400 Nm at 1.000-1.500 rpm.
Driven Wheels: 2, Rear

Top speed: 100 KM/H (Governed)
Fuel Consumption: Highway travel: 26,1 l / 100 km
Combined: 34,2 l / 100 km
Advised fuel: Diesel

Fuel capacity: 700 litres
Dry weight: 7312 kg
Max GVW: 70000 Kg

Gearbox: VLTC 18-speed Tiptronic Gearbox
Suspension Front: Parabolic
Suspension Rear: Air

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Audio / Telematics

Satellite navigation system with 7" colour display & fleet management services
40 GB harddrive for storage of MP3, map data and digital tachograph system.
450W sound system with subwoofer
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
Radio CD player with MP3 player (12 speakers)
CD auto-changer (12 disc)

Exterior

High-gloss Alcoa 22.5 Inch tyres
Custom colour and paintjob, to be specified by customer
Electrically folding, adjustable, heated wing mirrors
Air suspended cabin

Functional / Electrical

Alarm system Type VLT A3, with GPS tracking system
Windscreen with IR reflecting layer, tinted anti-dazzle band & heated wiper blade area
Tri zone automatic climate control
Front and rear parking sensors with graphical display. Reversing signal
Multifunction display & trip computer
Visibility pack (rain, dusk and condensation sensors)
Electrically operated sunroof
Height adjustable driver and passenger seats, Electrical and air suspended
Adaptive Cruise control
Electric windows
Independent Heating and airconditioning system
Head-up Display
2 batteries, 225 Ah. Vehicle system @ 24V

Interior

Front seats with three stage heating and ventilation
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Leather steering wheel & gear knob
curtains all-round
Leather upholstery
Fridge, 65 litres
Bunk bed, which can be transformed into a seating arrangement for 4 persons

Safety

Headlight washer system
Front fog lights
Front seat belts with electronic pretensioners & load limiters
Vehicle Dynamic Control with hill holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant)
Bi-Xenon headlights
LED rear lighting
Driver, passenger, front side & window airbags
Driver knee airbag
Lane Departure warning system
Air-controlled braking system; disc brakes all-round
Engine brake
Intarder

Options:

6x4 chassis: +$7600

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M5 Fire vehicle

The VLT M5 6x6

An early testbed for the M5 Fire Vehicle: A Mercedes-Benz Axor 4x2

After several complaints from domestic fire services that they needed a fire vehicle that could fulfil their needs, VLT went to work with the VLT M5. The original version, a military truck, was completely modified to be a specialised fire vehicle that could fulfil the needs of the modern fire service. The personnel at VLT Custom first removed the complete cab of the vehicle, so that only the chassis remained to build on. On this, they rebuilt the vehicle, using a new concept for the Van Luxemburgian market, only utilised by several Fire Departments around the nation. The combination of a aerial ladder and a pumper vehicle makes it extremely versatile, and also a great alternative for Fire Departments who do not have the need or the manpower for the multiple vehicles that are combined into one here.

Installed on the chassis of the 6x6 M5 truck was an aerial ladder (skylift), on top of the storage compartments that were installed before. These includes all necessities for a firefighting vehicle, such as a variable (flexible) water tank that can take up to 3000 litres of water. The high-power pump (a Pabst P6000) installed on the vehicle can take some 6000 litre/min, either from the vehicles water tank or an alternative water source (such as a fire hydrant or even a lake). Onboard the vehicle a One/Seven system has also been installed: Due to a water/foam compound, an extinguishing volume of about seven times the normal size can be achieved. This system (Pabst OS3500) can extinguish up to 3540 ltr/min, while only utilising 440 litres of water per minute at the same time.

The Aerial Ladder installed onboard can be remotely controlled and can reach heights of up to 30 metres. It can be used to put out fires from heights, or transport firemen to high-up places such as high-rise buildings. Installed on the basket is a Pabst WM1500 turret that can put out water at a rate of 1500 litres a minute, and can be controlled either by hand or by remote control. On the vehicle 3 light mounts have been made, two search lights have been mounted on the ladder basket and the front of the vehicle respectively, while a stronger light mast has been installed on the back of the vehicle. This mast can be highered for approximately 5 metres, in order to light the scene.

Inside the vehicle, the cab offers place for 9 crewmembers and their gear, including the driver and vehicle commander. The vehicle is equipped with an Emergency Vehicle Information System (EVIS), which can receive mission details, assist the commander in planning the mission, monitor the status of the crewmembers (and their breathing systems), and also has a Crash Recovery System that can show the commander all specifics of a vehicle, as well as how it can be cut open.

Walter Autotechnologie was set to work on the specifics of the lighting systems and sirens, and returned with the proposal to fit it with a low-profile LED-lightbar. LED Grille flashers are complemented by strobe flashers in the headlights, aswell as LED flashers on the front-facing side of the mirrors. On the back of the vehicle, LED flashers have also been placed, aswell as a traffic advisor to control traffic behind the vehicle.

Ofcourse, the vehicle is equipped with all the systems originally delivered on the M5. They include the advanced hydropneumatic suspension system HPVS, with all of the respective systems belonging to it. Due to the ground clearance and all-wheel drive, the M5 firetruck can also be used offroad or on bad road conditions.




Construction by:
VLT Automotive Custom B.V., Esch-sur-Alzette
Walter Autotechnologie B.V., Weiler-la-Tour
Pabst Fire Technologies Gmbh, Bülach
Baumgartner Aerial Lifting AG, Bad Altreichenau


Technical Details
Engine: VLT EM483 Multifuel, 483 HP
Gearbox: ZF AS-Tronic, 12-Speed, Automatic
Suspension: Hydro-Pneumatic, variable ride-height, GINAF (HPVS)
Driven wheels: 6x6
Max. Total Axle Load (During Testing): 34.5 (metric) Tons
Max Loading Capacity (During Testing): 29 (metric) Tons
Max. Speed (During Testing): 150 Km/h (Road) 65 Km/h (Off-road)
Fuel Consumption: 35L/100KM (On-Road) 39L/100KM (Off-road) (for EM483)


Vehicle Price:
$475,000

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VLTC C-5, ECVC-5 ‘Ascendance’

History

The Ascendance originates from the concept of a solar-powered bus deep in the bowels of the Design Bureau of the East Carriage Vehicle Company (ECVC). The Design Bureau had originally envisioned a vehicle which would have been powered both by the rays of the sun and be able to recharge during the day and night via wheel movement. However, the East Carriage Vehicle Company had difficulty in acquiring the capacity and technology to develop solar-powered technology to a practical level. So in the four-star-rated Hotel de la Poste, in the VLT Automotive birthplace of Esch-sur-Alzette, an industrious city near Luxembourg, a meeting was commenced one peaceful, hot summer, post-Second War of Corporatist Aggression. Over several glass bowls of rainbow-sprinkled, vanilla, Belgian chocolate and strawberry ice cream banana split, a collaborative effort of a deal was born. While the latter idea was incorporated into the final Ascendance plan, the ideal of a primarily-solar-powered bus was abandoned after a long duration of debate between the Van Luxemburgian Transportation Automotive Group and the ECVC.

Why was this friendliness to the environment envisioned?

That day was hotter than usual, far hotter than any other day. The argument of global warming/climate change and its associated topics was significantly picking up steam in places like the Republic of Pacitalia. It was an event where the odds were in favor of the business delegates of the Southeast Asian automobile manufacturer. The Van Luxemburgian corporate institution, had a different opinion of “environmentally-friendly vehicles” like hybrids, but nevertheless was convinced into going along with the ECVC Design Bureau’s vision. Business was business, for both corporations, and combined with VLT capacity and Southeast Asian innovation, the seeds for the C-5 Ascendance were sowed and the fruits reaped.

Finally, as the back-story comes to a close…why the name “Ascendance”?

Well, the answer to that also lay in global warming. According to one Southeast Asian who worked on the Ascendance and prefers not to be named, he stated that the name lay in the vision itself. “It had always been a dream of mine, and for the rest of this team, to be part of the new generation to face new and ever daunting challenges…as I had noticed in my school days, people often looked to the past to set an example and as a guideline to grow and change…it is a belief that global warming is a challenge humanity has to deal with, and though it may be late for that, we believe that we can prevent it or at least mitigate its consequences. Ever since the Industrial Revolution, technology has been always advancing higher and higher...and humans have always found somebody to be their leader and to emulate…as I feel that we have ascended so high and that great leaders have brought us to these areas to pioneer…why not use the word ‘Ascendance’? I proposed it, and it simply stuck…my Southeast Asian comrades and Van Luxemburgian counterparts simply could not have decided on a better word.”

And there you have it…the Ascendance. A perfectly environmentally-friendly bus with reasonable cost-efficiency and maintenance, and in several variants. A choice for paragons in public transportation industry to choose, and combat global warming.


”The innovation of automobile design proactivity sets examples for Asia and the world, and a brighter future."—Motto of the East Carriage Vehicle Company.

Technology

[TBA] The technology of the Ascendance is innovative to say the least. The bus is propelled by two electric wheels, mounted in place of the normal rear wheels. These wheels propel the bus by moving the rotor around the stator, causing the wheels to move forwards or backwards. The wheels are powered by a set of 28 Lithium-Ion batteries, set up in four rows of seven batteries each, placed inside an air conditioned and soundproofed container. These batteries supply 130 Ah, and can be recharged in 2.5 hours per individual battery. Recharging is done by generating energy from the movement of the wheels, which can be complemented by the energy generated by the Diesel Generator mounted in the same closed container as the Lithium-Ion batteries. The Generator’s exhaust fumes are filtered by a particle eliminator, which will filter out 90% of all large particles and 50% of the finest particles. The remaining particles is everything what the bus produces in terms of exhaust fumes. [/TBA]

Due to this technology, the bus is extremely silent. Running practically on electric energy alone (since the APU is only used when the energy level in the batteries is dangerously low), the bus only produces some 50 decibel, instead of the 78 decibels produced by an average city bus. The bus has no transmission, since the speed is regulated by using the throttle pedal, which increases the voltage used by the wheel-mounted electrical engines. Braking and reversing is simple: the electric engines will run backwards, causing the bus to move backwards, or slow down. All of this technology is monitored by a single CPU, regulating everything from the traction control to the air conditioning, as well as the propulsion and the battery recharging. In the unlikely case of CPU failure, a backup CPU can take over the first CPU it’s task, although with a reduced amount of functions (no air conditioning, for example). It is almost impossible that both CPU’s would fail at the same time, but the bus can be driven without either of the two CPU’s, although the speed will be governed to 10 km/h, and only the most vital functions will remain. This is to prevent irreversible damage to the electric propulsion systems.

In terms of servicing, the vehicle’s complete set of batteries can be replaced within an hour, and the wheel-mounted electric engines can be replaced in 2.5 hours. However, all parts are set-up to work flawlessly for 1.000.000 (one million) kilometres. There are also benefits in price, since the Ascendance is energy-efficient. While a normal (diesel-powered) bus costs some $250,000 in lifespan energy costs to operate, and a Diesel-hybrid with ‘proven’ technology will cost some $270,000 to operate, the Ascendance can be operated for only $40,000 when working solely on batteries, and even when the APU is used full-time, the vehicle will not cost more than $100,000 in lifespan energy costs. While the Ascendance is as expensive as a ‘normal’ Diesel-Hybrid, the operator will earn some $230,000 when he operates the Ascendance, instead of a ‘normal’ Diesel-Hybrid.

In terms of comfort, the Ascendance is as comfortable as any bus, with air conditioning, a disabled-friendly entrance, as well as special seats for disabled. The bus is also equipped with an information system, which shows the actual timetable to the passenger, as well as possible delays. The driver can use an advanced navigation system, developed specifically for buses. This means that the system will choose routes that are best for buses, and avoid narrow roads where the Ascendance won’t fit. For comfort reasons, the bus is also fitted with air suspension, which can cover up any bumps and smooth out the ride, allowing the passengers to relax and focus on their own affairs. For regional or interregional buses, the Ascendance can be equipped with a DVD entertainment system, with large screens mounted in central positions. For hygienic reasons, the bus has no carpets, but is equipped with linoleum instead. The seats are made of fabric, but can be made out of artificial leather, which bears very close resemblance to real leather, while keeping the price down. The advantage of leather is that it can be easily cleaned, and is not easily damaged.

With production facilities in Van Luxemburg (The VLT factories in Heerenveen and Saint-André-de-Corcy assemble all technical components and propulsion systems into a basic chassis) and Southeast Asia (The East Carriage Vehicle Company factories in Phumi Tapou assemble the coachwork and interior, and finish the bus). The price of the Ascendance is $250,000 USD, if the operator requires a DVD entertainment system, this will add $3500 to the cost, and artificial leather costs $5200 USD. The Ascendance can be fitted to individual needs, please inquire for the possibilities.

Type: Self-propelled electrical wheel, powered by Lithium-Ion batteries (recharged by both APU and wheel movement)

APU:
Displacement: 4.398 cm3

Power output: 77 PS (58 kW) at 1.800 rpm
Fuel Consumption: 18.1 L/hr
Advised fuel: Diesel

Electrical Wheel:
Power output: 185 kW (248 HP) at 768 Volts
Maximum Torque: 10,000 Nm (Peak), 4500 Nm (Nominal)

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h 14.5 seconds
Top speed: 150 KM/H
Governed Speed (Van Luxemburg): 120 KM/H

Fuel capacity: 65 litres
Dry weight: 9000 kg
Max Payload: 5,770 Kg


Turning circle: 20.6 metres
Gearbox: None

Overall length: 11.950 mm
Overall width: 2,500 mm
Overall height: 3,220 mm
Wheelbase: 6,200 mm
Interior height: 2,500 mm
Maximum passenger capacity: 80

Baseline Price: $250,000 USD
DVD Entertainment system: $3500
Artificial leather seats: $5200

[Military Command]

To: VLT Automotive Group N.V.
Fr: The United Federation of Military Command, Federation Police Force and Federation Secret Service

L4 Coupe GT 4.4 V8: Undercover Police Vehicle Package: $87,781x1 million cars
L5 GT 4.4 V8: Police Vehicle Package74,540x15 million cars
L5 GT 4.4 V8 stationwagon: Police Vehicle Package: $76,890x5 million cars
L9 3.5 V6: Police Vehicle Package: $69,931x4.5 million cars
L9 3.5 V6: First Response Medical Vehicle Package: $72,931x10 million cars
L9 3.5 V6: First Response Fire Vehicle Package: $71,931x10 million cars
L7 6.3 V12 Veier: Full US President Vehicle Package: 632,563x 5 thousand cars

total: $2,637,493,315,000

With our nation having one of your company's factories in our nation we would be willing to produce them here.



For the color of the Police Vehicles they should be black with the white Federal Eagle on the door of the driver and passenger front doors and on the hood of the cars. For the lights they are going to be blue

For the color of the Medical Vehicles are going to be white with a red cross and then the Federation Flag is going to be on the side of the door. With red and blue lights.

For the color of the Fire Vehicles are going to be red with fire Maltese cross
on the door and the hood of the car with red lights.

[Van Luxemburg]

From: Hans Schmidt, Sales Division, VLT Automotive Group N.V.
To: The United Federation of Military Command, Federation Police Force and Federation Secret Service
Subject: RE: Order

Dear Sir/ Ma'am,

Your order has been confirmed. The vehicles will be delivered as quickly as possible. However, since this is an enormous order, even for a company as VLT, we cannot produce every car in Military Command. We will also use our factories in Van Luxemburg, Romandeos, The Vuhifellian States and Pinguinum to allow for a faster production of the more than 45 million vehicles you ordered. We hope to be able to deliver them within 4 years.

Signed,

Hans Schmidt,
Sales Division
VLT Automotive Group N.V.
Esch-sur-Alzette, Van Luxemburg

VLT Automotive. Won fir die Welt

[Van Luxemburg]

VLT Alzette

With the Alzette, VLT fills the gap between the relatively cheap Roadster and the extremely exclusive and equally expensive Lepanto 650. Project ‘Alzette’, as it was called in it’s earlier years, shall be semi-handbuilt on a production line in Esch-sur-Alzette, and be retailed and serviced through the VLT Sales Network.

VLT used a modified 4.4 litre V8 for the ‘Alzette Project’. The V8 from the L5 GT was placed amidships in the sportscar, in a transverse position. The gearbox was mounted up-front to improve the weigh distribution to a near-perfect 49/51. The V8 itself was further improved by modifying the ECU and perfecting the inlet and exhaust trajectories.

The design was made by the VLT Design Center, in cooperation with the independent Brandt Studios, making it a bit different from the usual VLT design. The chassis was developed with assistance from Lepanto, to ensure it would have the desired road holding capabilities. The vehicle was kept as light as possible, with extensive use of carbon fibre, plastics, aluminium and titanium. All unnecessary luxuries have been left out, and the vehicle has been aerodynamically optimized so that it produces enough downforce to leave out a rear spoiler.

Inside, the vehicle will have the least possible amount of technology installed, to purify the driving experience delivered by the Alzette. Even though ABS and ESP are standard on the Alzette, they can be completely turned off by a simple push of a button. The chassis is simple, and made up out of independent front and rear suspension, with double wishbones. The Brembo ceramic brakes can stop the car in mere meters.

VLT Alzette ..... $124,000

VLT 'Alzette'Type: VLT 8-cilinder, cast aluminium, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts.
Displacement: 4.401 cm3
Compression: 12.1:1

Direct fuel injection.

Power output: 467 PS at 8.100 rpm
Maximum torque: 430 Nm at 3.200 rpm.
Driven Wheels: 2, Rear

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h 4.1 seconds
Top speed: 305 KM/H
Fuel Consumption: Highway travel: 10,7 l / 100 km
Combined: 13,5l / 100 km
Advised fuel: Super RON98

Fuel capacity: 100 litres
Dry weight: 1380 kg
Max Payload: 400 Kg
Max Towing Capacity: - Kg

Turning circle: 11 metres
Gearbox: VLT G6M 6-speed Manual Gearbox or VLT G6SD 6-speed dual-clutch sequential gearbox
STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Interior
Cruise Control
Glove box compartment - secured through central locking
Windscreen wipers with adjustable intermittent intervals
Front seats, Sparco S-Light
Seat adjustment – manual
12V adapter socket
Air conditioning, automatic
Door sill finishers, inlay in aluminium, ‘Alzette’ inscription.
Electric windows - with open/close fingertip control
Rear-view mirror, automatically dimming
Start/Stop button, left of the steering wheel
Steering column with electric reach and rake adjustment
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Windows - heat insulated, green-tinted all round and grey shade band on windscreen
Three-spoke sports leather steering wheel
On-board computer. Display of: - Average consumption - Current consumption - Range - Average speed - Time/Date
Outside temperature display in instrument panel, with visual and acoustic warning at +3°C
Exterior mirrors, folding, automatically dimming
Upholstery - Alcantara


Exterior
19" Magnesium twin-spoke style tyres with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa System
No spare wheel
Headlight wash, high-pressure system for cleaning headlights
Indicator lenses, clear
Windscreen washer jets - two, heated
Metallic paintwork


Safety
Airbags, driver and front passenger
Alarm system with remote control (Class 3)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Force Display - brake light intensity geared to brake force (two stages)
Check control warning system, for third brake light, brake light, rear light, low beam, high beam, parking light, rear foglight, registration plate light, door/tailgate open
Door-contact switch for monitoring doors and luggage-compartment lid closing
Electronic Safety Programme (ESP)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Engine immobiliser
First Aid kit and warning triangle
Lights-on warning, by check control message when ignition is switched off
Seat belt system, Four-point seatbelts
Third brake light, integrated in roofspoiler

Multimedia
Becker Cascade 7944 with Bluetooth, CD/MP3 player, Navigation and iPod Capability.

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