Exotic
materials and hybrid powertrains are the hallmarks of today’s pioneering car
designs. The challenge is to produce a car that is environmentally friendly,
but can travel farther than a battery-only vehicle, which is usually limited to
a range of under 300 miles (480 km). The current solution is a car with both
lithium-ion batteries and an on-board engine. The engine engages at a certain
speed, and charges the batteries as it powers the car.
Range Rover Evoque
Origin
UK , engine 2,179 cc, straight-four, top speed 124 mph (200 km/h)
Land
Rover unveiled its First LRX concept car in 2008, and in 2010 announced
it would be built in 2014 as the RR Evoque, with two- and four-wheel drive and
58 miles to the gallon (4.9 liters per 100 km)
Ford Start
Origin
USA, engine 1,000 cc, straight-three Top speed 110 mph (177 km/h)
First
concept Unveiled at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, the turbocharged Start concept
car has an aluminum/ steel structure and an LCD dash board. It could replace
Ford’s Ka in emerging markets from 2014.
Tesla Roadster
Origin
USA/UK, engine Electric motor, top speed 125 mph (201 km/h)
A
huge step forward in electric vehicle manufacturing, Roadster entered
production in 2008. It has batteries with a 300-mile (480-km) range and a Lotus
Elise shell.
Mercercedes-Benz F800 Style
Origin
Germany, engine 3,498 cc, V6/electric motor Top speed 155 mph (249
km/h)
Mercedes
showcased its new technology in the front-wheel- drive F800. It has sliding
rear doors, state-of-the-art electronics, and hybrid or fuel-cell power
options.
Audi e-tron
Origin
Germany, engine Four electric motors Top speed 124 mph (200
km/h)
First
Unveiled at the 2010 Frankfurt Show, this R8-based electric supercar has
four-wheel drive, using a motor for each wheel. Limited production is promised.
Hyundai i-flow
Origin
South Korea Engine 1,700 cc, turbodiesel /electric motor, top speed
120 mph (193 km/h)
The
i-flow is a fully working concept car with complex rear-hinged doors,
hybrid drivetrain, and futuristic interior. Its air conditioning is powered by solar panels.
Dodge Demon
Origin
USA, engine 2,400 cc, straight-four Top speed 125 mph (201 km/h)
This
affordable, rear-wheel-drive sports car with aggressive mini-Viper looks was
shown by Dodge First time in 2007. Unfortunately,
Chrysler’s financial crisis made production impossible.
Opel/Vauxhall Ampera
Origin
USA, engine Hybrid, top speed 100 mph (161 km/h)
General
Motors’ electric car product as Opel/ Vauxhall Ampera. It has a 1.4-liter gas
engine, which drives a generator to boost electric charge.
Alfa Romeo/Bertone Pandion
Origin
Italy, engine 4,691 cc, V8, top speed 199 mph (320 km/h)
Mike
Robinson at Stile Bertone was principally responsible for the Pandion, a
tribute to Alfa Romeo’s centennial. Its doors pivot up from
the rear wheelarch.
These vehicles shown just aren't practical
ReplyDeletetesla price 89,000$ is too much!
ReplyDeleteThe 200% more toxic chemicals -or twice- then would have to be the manufacture of batteries and their chemicals principally. All other materials would be pretty equivalent. Still that is a controlled source of production. If batteries can be manufactured and recycled cleanly that would be an advantage over the internal combustion engine. EV's eliminate all the emissions in the vehicle
ReplyDeleteelectric cars suck. Why would you spend $89,000 on a tesla when it only has good looks, but nothing a "supercar" or any expensive sports car should have. I am 100% against electric cars.
ReplyDeletewell you suck cues to are still on gas fumes
ReplyDeleteElectric cars last for more than 10 years.
ReplyDeletebut gas cars dont last for more than 10 years, unless you maintain it which costs another $7,500+
while a electric car like the tesla is alot better.
ehd606158450Xx They haven't really been around so much to tell how much is the upkeep
ReplyDeleteNice.. i love that new range rover.. range rover or land rover?
ReplyDelete