The Peugeot EX1 has set the record lap time for an electric car on the Nurburgring with a time of 9 minutes and 1.338 seconds. The vehicle averaged an impressive 85.9-mph on the 12 mile course. Peugeot is promising photos and a video will be available soon. Stay tuned for more updates. [WorldCarFans]
The new Audi A3 e-Tron electric car is capable of generating 136PS (100 kW) and 270Nm (200 lb-ft). Based on the Sportback version, the A3 e-Tron is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph). Its electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack that’s located under the rear seats and on the luggage compartment’s floor. The batteries have a 300kg weight and they can provide 26.5kWh of energy at 380 volts. [4WheelsNews]
Hyundai today introduced the Blue2 concept at the Seoul Motor Show. It is actually the company’s first sedan-style Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), which is based on the Blue Link technology. The Hyundai Blue2 concept is powered by an 120hp engine, offering a nice 34.9 Km/liter consumption of pure Fuel Cell Bliss. Too bad, there is no further info about this electric car. Stay tuned for more updates. [Akihabara]
Sim-Drive today unveiled their Advance Development Model No. 1. Dubbed as the SIM-LEI, this electric car prototype has actually managed to surpass the target of at least 300 kilometers (186 miles) of range on a single charge. What makes the SIM-LEI more interesting is that it accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.8 seconds. Stay tuned for more updates. [Autoblog]
KIA today introduced its new Naimo electric concept at Seoul Motor Show. This eco-friendly car combines Korean heritage with innovative modern features. FYI, the Korean word “Ne-mo” (pronounced “Neh-mo”) means “square shape”. The Naimo electric Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) is powered by an electric motor with twin 27kWh LiPoly batteries, offering a range of about 200 kilometers per charge. The batteries can be recharged up to 80 percent capacity using a fast recharge outlet in around 25 minutes, or in 4 or 5 hours for a full charge using a standard 3.3kW outlet. [Akihabara]
Chevrolet has decided to launch their newest extended-range electric vehicle ‘Volt‘ in Europe. The car will be offered for a price of 41,950 Euro / about $58,390 (including VAT) in Germany. Just like the US customers, the European customers will have the same unprecedented standard eight-year/160,000 km warranty on the Voltec powertrain and the advanced lithium-ion battery. [GlobalMotors]
