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electric dolorean goes back to the future


the all-electric dolorean ('DMCEV') is planned for commercial production in 2013


at the annual international delorean owners event in houston texas, delorean motor company (DMC) presented
a prototype electric model of the iconic vehicle, called the DMCEV and planned for commercial production in 2013.
the company is collaborating with electric vehicle manufacturers epic EV to realize the project.

in the dolorean, a DC-type electric motor with front-weighted battery achieves 0-60mph (0-100km/hr) in 4.9 seconds,
with an alleged top speed of 125 mph (201 km/hr). DMC plans to offset the extra weight of the electric system
by manufacturing the vehicle's underbody with a lightweight resin-infused composite.

rumors estimate the price of the car at 90,000 to 100,000 USD.



interior view, with iPod dock and GPS unit



view of electric system



trunk, view of electric system illuminated
image © jalopnik


via jalopnik


jenny db
10.18.11  
7
Marty McFly: Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Are you telling me that you built a time machine... out of a DeLorean?

Dr. Emmett Brown: The way I see it, if you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?

Amen
Chris Woollett   10.18.11
it's mine!
it's mine! it's mine! it's mine!   10.18.11
amen
coked   10.18.11
What... no flux capacitor?
what a ripp off!!
:)
Nonnu   10.18.11
Steep price though.

I imagine the Flux Capacitator will be available as a premium option, or aftermarket tuning add-on.

Also: Top Gear (UK) will review it in appropriate style.
Alex   10.18.11
Awesome!

1 = electric

2 = retro

I want to buy one
Jim   10.19.11
I believe its spelled DeLorean...just saying.
Carolina   10.19.11
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