PUBLIC MARKS from massivacom with tag "electric cars"

A UK car company is introducing an all-electric luxury sportscar powered by by electric motors. The Lightning Car Company is targeting a range for its Lightning GT models of approximately 250 miles and a top speed of 150 mph. They will produce three models that should do 0-60mph in 4 seconds. Recharging the Lightning will takes just 10 minutes.

General Motors has awarded two contracts for advanced development of lithium-ion batteries for its electric drive "E-Flex System," it was announced today at GM's annual shareholder meeting. GM selected two companies out of the 13 technical proposals it considered to provide advanced lithium batteries for both range-extender electric and fuel cell variants of the E-Flex architecture.

Imagine a 21st century family sedan that can do 400 kph and doubles as an mobile conference room, while being powered by a 640 hp, pollution-free electric drive system. To illustrate the potential of the car the students created several videos.

The electric car races Ferrari, Porsche and wins... Yes, you read correct. We are talking about The X1 Prototipe. Of course they would have to work on the body of the car, but just look this awesome video.