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Electric cars attracting the crowds

Usually the staple stomping ground of the major manufacturers, Paris Motor Show is now also attracting a whole host of niche manufacturers and their smaller, electric vehicles. A change in consumer attitude and buying behaviour is encouraging of small manufacturers to showcase their cheaper alternatives.

Pininfarina B-0For example, contract car manufacturer, Pininfarina has its B0 (B-zero) electric car (pictured, left). Pininfarina has manufactured some of the most desirable top-end vehicles for Ferrari, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo and Maserati but has decided to launch its own little electric vehicle using the Pininfarina name. Built in partnership with battery maker Bollore, it could be on sale in the UK by 2010.  Although still a concept at the moment, Paolo Pininfarina, told the BBC;

“It’s 90 per cent similar to how it will be built”.

A four seater, four door hatchback , it has an automatic gear box and solar panels on the roof to help recharge the batteries. Rechargeable in a matter of hours from standard main socket, Pininfarina claim it will have a range of 153 miles on full charge and a top speed of 80mph.

ChikaThis trend towards electric  cars continues with the China Automobile introducing its adorable little bubble electric car, the Chika (pictured, left). Although still only a prototype, some original styling gives it visual appeal. Hopefully this will be backed up by some real performance and substance, as it nears the production line.

Author: Faye Sunderland, October 3, 2008
Filed under: Electric cars,Green credentials,Latest news

2 Comments »

how mutch is the car.

Comment by patrick — October 3, 2008 @ 6:54 pm

i was looking at goss132 ev company website the other day, and under faq’s page they talk about space, and how it’s a ‘deal breaker’ for alot of people. they are spot-on correct!

it’s true that these are very nice cars, but the space, and over all look is not appealing. just cause it’s new doesn’t mean i’ll buy it.

i can’t wait for the goss132 ev’s to come out. $22,000 in the US. now thats a big deal to me! love the size of the goss132 as well. about the size of the sedan i’m driving now which is a piece of crap ford.

Comment by SanFran Girl — October 3, 2008 @ 10:59 pm

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