Possibly the best looking electric car ever conceived, the Lightning GT, is on it’s way to Monte Carlo in the hopes of impressing uber wealthy car aficionados. The stunning E-Type inspired design has been widely acclaimed by the motoring world and the battery technology the car is reported to use is quite revolutionary, how does a 10 minute recharge sound? Lanjut →
The Lightning Car Company today announced an additional stage of financing with the aim of raising an additional 15.5 million pounds (that’s about $24.4 million USD). The funds will be invested in completing the final two phases of the Company’
s evolution, programme development and technical validation, taking the Lightning GT to full production as early as Spring 2012 (which in electric car manufacturer terms actually means autumn 2015).
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The Lightning GT is quite possibly the most beautiful electric car I have ever laid eyes on, hell it’s one of the most beautiful cars full stop. Designed by the Brits, famous for Spitfires, E-Type Jaguars and being the home country of over half of the Formula 1 teams currently racing, the Lightnings heritage is impeccable. The car features 4 electric motors, one in each wheel and sports over 480 kW (650 bhp). The car uses the motors for regenerative braking and as such doesn’t use disc brakes. Lanjut →
