Lotus APX

Mike Lucey · 22 Dec 2007, 14:02

I keep an eye on ZAP as they seem to be getting
on with the job of moving ahead with producing
electric cars.

There latest announcement is a joint venture
with Lotus and they have a demonstrator built,
the Lotus APX, so things look serious !

The link is,
http://www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id=4560

PDF download is here,
http://www.zapworld.com/ZAPCMS/uploadedFiles/ZAP_APX.pdf

Mike

Gaieus · 22 Dec 2007, 14:03

Well, this is something already:

@unknownuser said:

"An advanced battery system will enable the car to travel a range up to 350 miles between charges, with a rapid charge technology that can recharge the batteries in as little as 10 minutes."

I wonder how much it'd cost - to buy and to run. Probably too much at the beginning but thet's future!

juju · 22 Dec 2007, 14:04

The kind of charge needed to run 350 miles being replenished in 10 minutes would probably cause quite a bit of heat, don't think those batteries will last too long after a few repeat 10 min charges. Anyhows, what do I know, not a scientist by a long shot, just an opinion.