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Rolls-Royce Phantom-E?

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Holy Wafability Batman!

Inspired by driving an electric-powered Mini, Tom Perves, the CEO of Rolls-Royce, now wants to offer an electric-powered RR Phantom. Imagine that: The Big Cheese behind arguably one of the largest cars on the planet being inspired by one of the smallest cars on the planet!

Okay, this idea almost (not quite, but almost) makes the hybrid Lexus LS600h seem to make sense.

Full story here.

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2 Comments

hondacura4 says:

03:56 PM, 10/23/08

It looks as if Lexus has been a pretty big influence on the luxury market in regards to alternative drivetrains. Interesting.

ateixeira says:

10:19 AM, 10/28/08

Why not? At that price level the buyer isn't cost-sensitive, so battery cost isn't an issue.

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