the pugilist Magazine of the November 2011 Peugeot Car Club of NSW Inc n Next year’s calendar looks to be a bumper year of trips and tracks for Puggers to enjoy n Jim’s Oh Three Weekend hits the Highlands British & Continental CarsEstablished 1961 Back where we belong We talk Peugeot seven days a week ■ Well presented Peugeots. ■ Citroëns, Volvos and Renaults, services available too. ■ Special deals to Peugeot car Back at our original landmark site at club members. the crossroads opposite Bunnings. 235-239 Parramatta Road, Haberfield Open seven days Phone 9798 0900 Fax 9799 0913 [email protected] Shock new concept The VLV with Verve area that can be covered based on the driving range and identi- fies charg- ing stations that can be reached with the remaining charge. Simon Craig A consortium of French companies and a research laboratory developed the VéLV, which RECENT FORUM, organised by have joined forces to “meet the mobility chal- the French Environment and Energy lenges of tomorrow”. Management Agency (ADEME) was The project’s objective is to significantly Athe perfect stage for Peugeot to spring its latest reduce the amount of on-board energy by concept vehicle onto the public — the VéLV. The Véhicule électrique Léger de Ville is an innovative concept vehicle for “getting around the city” and has strong ties to the original Peugeot electric car — the Voiture Légère de Ville or Light Town Car (VLV) of 1942. Unlike the original — which was designed to side step the fuel restrictions of France’s Nazi occupying forces — the VéLV is billed as a safe, fuel efficient electric three wheeler that can seat three people. The driver’s seat sits forward in its own row, with two seats positioned snugly in the rear. It has a power rating of 20kW and a weight of 650kg, giving the little car a range of 100km and an acceleration of up to 110km/h. The VéLV is particularly easy to handle in tight spaces thanks to a turning radius of just 7.20 metres. What’s more, it indicates in real time the The cover Three or Four: Like the 1942 origi- The Consortium Pugs with Bugs: The editor’s 207 taking a nal, Peugeot refer to this arrange- well-earned break at the start of Victoria’s Each participant in this project con- ment as a three-wheeler. It certainly recently sealed Bogong High Plains Rd. tributed important expertise. PSA Peugeot has a narrow track but it looks like Citroën leveraged its experience as a four wheels from here. Photo: Simon Craig carmaker to offer an innovative vehicle architecture that meets ambitious, yet real- offering a fun vehicle whose electric motor, istic specifications. Inside this issue immediately available maximum torque and Leroy Somer, GKN and Valeo pooled President’s report page 4 light weight make for an extremely enjoyable their skills to create a full 20 kW electric driving experience. power train that is both compact and Club Diary page 5 The VéLV consumes just 85 Wh per kilo- highly efficient. Sydney’s Backyard Trip page 7 metre, which means that its environmental foot- Johnson-Control Saft provided a Li- Club information page 8 print is equivalent to that of a train trip — pre- Ion battery stack and electronic manage- sumably one taken on Paris’ Métropolitain. ment system designed especially for the Peugeot News page 9 Peugeot says the VéLV has undergone Euro vehicle to ensure the 8.5 kWh output Pugger Buggers page 11 NCAP-approved crash tests, achieving compli- and 100 km driving range. Valeo also Oh3 Weekend in Bundanoon page 12 ance for use on public roads. developed a specific heating system for The concept is aimed at corporate fleets, small electric vehicles. Leoni designed Petit Le Mans page 16 traditional rental companies and self-service dedicated signal and power cables. Warwick Downs Wander page 18 schemes like Autolib’, second-car buyers and Lastly, Michelin contributed its expe- IRC hits Hungary page 20 numerous customers who want a better option rience with management systems for in- for getting around town. wheel motors operating at high speeds. 202 returns from the bush page 22 Don’t expect to see one in Australia’s urban In the area of research, the IMS/LAPS Memory Lane page 28 jungles in the near future, however. labs in Bordeaux provided valuable World’s oldest car page 29 That may be limited to Canberra identity insights into the dynamic behaviour of Peter Taylor’s VLV restoration project, as fea- very small vehicles. Private Parts page 30 tured in the Pugilist in May, 2008. 3 The president’s report From Paris to Kanangra Walls Young are proceeding, and while the committee the nocturnal adventures of the 1920 Peugeot would like to see a faster pace, we are waiting Landaulet, the car starring in the Woody Allen on some costings from the local suppliers. film Midnight in Paris. I am arranging a club outing in February “The leading man in this film travels next year to Kanangra Walls. I have not been through time in a Landaulet 184 dating from there before and it will be nice to combine it 1920, which met the production’s requirement with an overnight stay at Oberon and for a brief for a car boasting a driver’s compartment with tour of the area. convertible roof and a covered passenger com- I intend to visit the area in mid November partment. and to recommend a motel to stay at. Some “The film also features a 177 Torpedo, a other adventures that are in the pipeline are a Peugeot 401 from 1934, and the interior of a trip to Cameron Corner with Neville Summerill, Peugeot 404. Ross Berghofer a Blue Mountains to Lithgow tour organised by “Two Peugeot 508s also appear in the film Bruce Knowling and a cinema visit to Midnight shot in July 2010, one week after the release HANKS GO TO Doug Smith and to in Paris in which one of the stars of the movie of the first official photos and well before the Shannons for allowing us to meet at is an old Pug. launch of the Marque’s new large touring car. the auction showrooms for our October The following is unashamedly taken from “A Peugeot 5008 also puts in an appearance Tmeeting. There was a slight hiccup – another the Peugeot website http://www.peugeot. in one of the film’s scenes. Finally, ten or so car club was double booked — but Doug man- com/en/news/2011/5/17/peugeot-partners-the- Peugeot cars were made available to the film’s aged by placing that group near the entrance woody-allen-film-midnight-in-paris.aspx production teams.” way so we did not disturb each other. “The Peugeot 508 and 5008, as well as the In the meantime keep on Pugging on. Arrangements for the Easter pageant at 177 Torpedo and the Peugeot 401, accompany food awaiting your choice. This is a buffet with lots of tasty treats to help counteract your hun- Dîner de Noël ger pangs. All this for a mere $40 per person. The club has reserved an area for us and 26 November 2011 with space limited to about 40 people, I suggest you get in early and book your place with Anne This is the final reminder for the club’s drive where your staff are waiting to provide Cosier on tel 9456 1697 or email berowra61@ end of year dinner, or diner noel, at Oatlands you with a meal. froggy.com.au. House. In case you missed it last month, here is You drive into the car park and, hello, there A deposit of $20 is required and can be paid a repeat of the invitation to club members and are other Peugeots there too. You park next to at a club meeting, by post or by direct deposit their family. them. What a welcome site. You look forward to NAB, Manly Branch, BSB number 082-352 This year is a new venue, and no guest to catching up with like minded Peugeot peo- account number 03583-8284 and then send an speakers so that members can chat and chit the ple. email to to inform the treasurer of the deposit whole night long. Thus, with little fanfare but with big expec- and its purpose at [email protected]. Imagine a long driveway, green expansive tations, you have arrived at Oatlands House at au The balance is due at the dinner. fields on either side, tall trees, gardens and an Oatlands (which is a fancy name for Dundas), Meet there at about 7:00 pm. historic house towards which you are driving. the venue for the 2011 diner Noel. Imagine you are hungry, that this is your house, If you can drag yourself away from the con- your Peugeot purring nicely along the uphill versations, you will find an extensive array of November guest speaker T OUR November club meeting we will welcome Roy de Visser. Roy has made the club’s tro- Aphies over the past many years — both for All French Car Day and for the Pugilist of the Year awards. I provide Roy with an idea and he turns it into reality. Roy will bring with him some of his other trophies, inventions and designs. If you like something that you see, he will take an order. Visit Roy’s website at http://www.thetrophystore.com.au 4 Stuff to do As the December Meeting is planned to be Vested interest held at Trivetts, the November Meeting will be your last chance to purchase Xmas gifts.