Introduction

Samba, Capoeira , Paulo Coelho and Obvio! Where do you think all these came from? Well, this one is easy because it all came from Brazil. Known as the 9^th largest economy in the world, it’s no surprise that this country can keep up in terms of electric car manufacturing. When it comes to its size, Brazil is the fifth largest country with a strong currency and rich natural resources. For more than 30 years Brazil has a stable energy based in hydro-electric generators that uses ethanol in all cars.

The name Obvio with the red exclamation point which means obvious in English is the trademark of the company. Design is everything for this company and making a stylish electric car is the company’s obvious goal. Developing a Brazilian designed automobile with the help of the latest technology and other partners will surely make this futuristic car into a reality.  

Obvio! Brazil’s privately held automotive company is the brain behind the newest Brazilian electric cars, the Obvio! 828 and Obvio! 012. Just like any automobile company, Brazil’s very own Obvio! is the first car company created strictly for export purposes. The hype for original electric cars is getting hotter and hotter every day. This is one of the reasons why car makers around the globe are starting to feel the need to manufacture good quality and fuel efficient electric/hybrid cars.

With 100% outsourced manufacturing, Obvio! is using the “BTO” (Built to Order) process or “by demand production”. This process is what we call the “pull” production system which is very vital in Obvio’s manufacturing. Obvio! may not be a household name but this company is not your ordinary car company since they conceptualize their own product, develop and manage all the manufacturing and assembly line operations. Unique, high-performance, fun to drive, safe, made in Brazil green cars is what Obvio! is all about. They want to be identified as a car company who will take the electric car industry to the next level.

It was in September 2005 that Obvio! made a deal to be sole distributor of Obvio’s car for the next 21 years for the US market. This agreement was between Obvio and the distributor of advanced technology and fuel-efficient vehicles and a Californian publicly traded company. But due to production delay and termination of Trictec Motors operation, Obvio! has to freeze engineering projects and the US contract was cancelled. By October 2009, Vroom electric vehicles took over the company including the Obvio! model which was designed by Anisio Campos. Through the financial aid of Vroom and Campos ingenuity the Abvio! was recreated.

Now the company is known for its affordable new generation Abvio! electric cars with triflex-fuels; ethanol, gasoline and NCG. Abvio! is known for city cars and these EV’s will soon be running in US highway. Vroom will still continue it good business relationship with Abvio! and through the help of its high qualified engineering team Abvio! will soon to be a household name. This take over will also ensure a smooth implementation of Abvio’s industrial base for production in Brazilian soil.

 Abvio! 828

By having a full commitment to sustainability, Abvio! created the 828 microsport car which is packed with all the features needed for a car with a twist. The twist is that it comes with a side-by-side three sitting capacity. Designed for drivers for drivers, the Obvio! 828 have a fuel economy of 29 MPG in urban driving and 40.69 MPG for highway driving. All these are achievable if the car is equipped with Eco-Flexible SUPER ULTRA LOW EMISSION VEHICLE (SULEV). Capable of a top speed of 100 mph, this microcar has a monocoque integrated aluminum chassis design that can run on any percentage of ethanol. This chassis were designed with a passenger safety cell utilizing “Niess Eliptical Survival Rings”.

Originally made Dacon, the Obvio! 828 is a mid-engine car that uses a CVT transmission and powered by a 4 cylinder, inline 16 valve 1.6 liter 115 hp Tritect engine. Described as “high-performance urban cars”, the 828 runs with a four wheel independent strut McPherson suspension with powerful disc brakes. Interior and exterior features include a bodyshell made of ABS/PMMA plastic with scissor doors and Boblbee backpack.  Safety aside, this car is armed with three airbags and a high-end power window/rear mirror and door lock package. It also comes with iMobile Carputer and leather seats.

Obvio! 012

Hot, sexy and stylish, that’s the all new Obvio! 012 which was designed in collaboration with Porsche Engineering. This Brazilian car microsport car has three seating capacity with a monocoque integrated chassis design. Bonded together with the body, the Obvio’s chassis has a body shell-protection structure. It comes with a special process of reinforced composited in RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) light. It’s all laminated safety glass tinted windows are top-notch and you don’t have to worry about side impacts because this hottie comes with airbags.  Also available in high power series, the Obvio! 012 comes with 170 and 250 HP engines that can speed up the highway and paint the town red. Top sped is 100 MPH with 115 HP engine and more than 160 MPH with 170 and 250 HP version, the model has an optional six speed manual gearbox. Normal full charge of the Obvio! 012 5 hours but a fast version can go as fast as 2 hours. This car’s internal and external panels are super cool as it comes with a special high-tech Bio-plastic from GE Plastics with an “A” class finishing.

These two models were designed for distribution by the ZAP Company in the US market. The all new Abvio! is taking responsibility as they created an entire line thru carbon neutral standard program. Both cars are armed with state of the art features that will put other microsport cars into shame. The Obvio! 012 and 828 totally embodies the creativity and ingenuity of Brazilians, and thanks to the latest technology these cars are absolutely a must have. Indeed, Brazilian cars have something to offer and are definitely keeping up with the big automobile company’s worldwide.