The Citroën Survolt will make its track debut at the Le Mans Classic on July 10th, 2010. The French car maker also revealed technical details about the Survolt. Measuring just 3.85m x 1.87m x 1.2m and weighing 1,150 kg, the supermini-sized Survolt features a tubular chassis, a flat underside with an extractor and full carbon bodywork. The Survolt’s full electric drivetrain comprises of two-electric motors producing a combined output of 300-horsepower, and a pair of lithium-ion batteries weighing in at 140kg a piece. Each battery pack boasts a 31kw capacity offering a driving range of around 200km (124miles). This coupe has a top speed of 260km/h (162mph) and a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) sprint time of under five seconds. More»
Designed by Michal Vlcek and Klavir, the Photosynthesis Car is a futuristic car concept that integrates a special kind of solar panels, generating energy from the natural photosynthetic process. The Photosynthesis Car runs on an electric engine and features nano plastic body. What’s more, it also uses joystick controls, allowing a safe and easy driving. More»
The Green-i Electric Car from CHANA Auto has recently made its debut at the Beijing Auto Show. This eco-friendly car uses steer-by-wire and something called Brake Energy Regeneration, which retrieves power from the braking process to top up the car’s batteries. What makes this green car special is that it only needs 10 minutes for a full charge, which means you can really charge and go, no matter where you are. You just need to plug it into a socket at your supermarket and you are good to go. [RedFerret]
Designed by Halil Buzcuoglu, the “Quill” is a vehicle concept that moves smoothly on both snow and land. The concept vehicle features a massive windscreen to allow an enhanced front view, while the built-in cameras provide the rear vision on the screens placed in the cockpit. The Quill is controlled by a joystick instead of a steering wheel. The driver’s seat features a screen that allows the co-pilot to assist the pilot in navigation. [TheDesignBlog]
The GQbyCITROEN is a new concept car that is designed in partnership between Citroen and men’s magazine, GQ. The hybrid car is powered by a combination of a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor. The GQbyCITROEN should have a 0-60mph time of 4.5 seconds while emissions are just 80g/km of CO2. Unfortunately, there is no info on when this car will go into mass production. [Cars UK]
Valmet Automotive and Garia have developed the Garia LSV Concept Car, which is the street-legal version of The Garia Golf Cart. This new concept car will be exhibited at the forthcoming Geneva International Motor Show. The LSV or the Low Speed Vehicle is a regular golf cart which can be driven on the streets of US as any neighborhood electric vehicle. The car features seatbelts, license plate, and side mirrors as the standard safety equipment. [Gizmowatch]
