Subaru has brought over from Japan its tiny R1e, "e" meaning electric, as in "all-electric" power. Subaru and the New York Power Authority will be testing a pair of these cars this summer.
The vehicle uses a quick-charge lithium-ion battery, and has a range of 50 miles. Top speed is 65 mph...
The car can be charged to 80 percent of capacity in 15 minutes, but it takes 8 hours to do a full charge.
Here's Inside Line's take: 2008 New York Auto Show: Subaru R1e
Here's Inside Line's take: 2008 New York Auto Show: Subaru R1e
ateixeira says:
06:18 AM, 03/19/08
Now it needs a face-lift, given Subaru has abandoned the air plane fascia.