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<\/a><\/p>\nElectric cars are somewhat of a novelty on our roads, and yet they are likely to become more and more common as people become aware of their value. \u00a0No emissions, for a start. \u00a0And it\u2019s not very hard to plug in a cord at home or a commercial outlet in order for you to charge up your electric powered mode of transport.\u00a0 But how sporty can you get with an electric motor?\u00a0 And just how feasible is an electric motor for generating serious grunt?\u00a0 I mean there are some of us that may well be addicted to the electric motor\u2019s smellier and noisier cousins.\u00a0 Surely an electric powered motor vehicle couldn\u2019t match a petrol or diesel-donk.\u00a0 Could it? \u00a0Recently, Peugeot\u2019s latest EX1 gob-smacked the latest Paris motor show.\u00a0 Read on, and you\u2019ll find out why.<\/p>\n
Silencing any critic who might suggest an electric motorcar is as slow as a wet week might not be an easy task.\u00a0 However, it could well be made easier when discovering that Peugeot has created a new meaning for \u2018plug-in power\u2019 with its EX1 sports car prototype!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Made from carbon\/honeycomb composite to optimise weight and rigidity, the very sleek looking Peugeot EX1 has a low centre of gravity and a suspension set-up that ensures a very high level of road holding.\u00a0 Particularly from the front, the EX1 looks very sporty, even a little aggressive and reminiscent of a bat mobile.<\/p>\n
What slings this little rocket along is the two electric motors that produce 125 kW each. \u00a0Effective straight away is the twist of 240 Nm of torque at the front and the rear axles – which not only provides an ideal weight distribution, but also unbeatable all-wheel-drive traction.<\/p>\n
Being just a two seater, one would think that the EX1 might be a little light in an accident.\u00a0 It may well be, however Peugeot note that the little high speed roadster incorporates a specially designed passenger cell, which has sufficient overhead clearance to include a roll-over protection bar.\u00a0 They also state that you can drive this daily to work with out a helmet.<\/p>\n
The Peugeot\u2019s futuristic looks are exemplified by the way the driver and passenger climb into their seats through reverse-opening doors.\u00a0 An awesome go-kart like experience is promised when both occupants sit virtually at road level.\u00a0 Two joy sticks control the car\u2019s steering.<\/p>\n
Unlike many other prototype vehicles, this is one prototype that is in full working order.\u00a0 And the Peugeot EX1 holds many world records – already.\u00a0 Standing-start acceleration is phenomenal in the EX1, and so in the class for vehicles under one tonne, the Peugeot EX1 holds the \u215b mile, \u00bc mile, 500 metres, \u00bd mile, 1 kilometre and mile world records.\u00a0 The very swift time of around 3.5 seconds from 0 \u2013 60 mph (0 \u2013 96 km\/h) is in petrol supercar territory.<\/p>\n
Certainly, the Peugeot EX1 would suggest that electric cars are from dull.\u00a0 It\u2019s amazing what the very first light bulb has turned into!\u00a0 Thomas Eddison would be extremely proud, I\u2019m sure!<\/p>\n
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