super-efficient electric lightweight car by edison2

the all-electric 'very light car' by edison2


US-based vehicle research lab and manufacturers edison2 have created an all-electric prototype
of their 'very light car', whose one-cylinder combustion model was the winner of the 2011 X prize
for  innovation in the sector of 'energy and environment'.

the four-passenger vehicle was accredited by the environmental protection agency (EPA) as attaining 245 miles per gallon
equivalent for the stringent 5-cycle method test (delivering a combined 350mpge in the standard test), almost three times
that of the best market models. the car fully charges from ordinary household outlets within six hours, enabling a range of 114 miles.

composed of a steel tube frame with an aluminum-based exterior, the vehicle features an aerodynamic body design
and simple, stripped down interior; structural components have likewise been redesigned for strength and low weight,
and the vehicle measures in at 1031 pounds (468 kg). adapting innovations derived from racing, the 'very light car'
features wheels outside the main body structure and a shape that minimizes the potential for direct impact.



a prototype of the vehicle



front view with doors elevated



profile view



three-quarters front view from right


via engadget