With the Interesting E-Up
Waiting for an all-electric city car? If you believe Volkswagen, you won't have to wait long. The company says its new E-UP will be fit for the masses by 2013. Whereas most current hybrids make use of a nickel-hydride battery stack, the E-UP packs a lithium-ion unit and no gasoline motor whatsoever—making this one of the first full EVs we've heard of that has a chance of production.
Volkswagen is calling the E-UP the Beetle of the 21st century. We're guessing it means the car will be inexpensive and appealing to the masses. The similarities don't stop there—both pint-sizers have a 0-to-60 mph time of around 11 seconds.
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