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Uploaded by on Sep 8, 2010

This innovative tandem two seat vehicle uses an all-American powertrain composed of a 150 kW electric drive system made by AC Propulsion and a 19.4 kWh lithium polymer battery system from NeuEnergy in San Diego. The Kelvar/carbon fiber monocoque chassis makes this roomy vehicle with such a low weight possible. This clever design has two extra wheels that deploy at low speed to stabilize the vehicle.

Vehicle: E-Tracer
Class: Alternative
No. of wheels: Two
Passengers: Two in-line
Drive type: Battery electric, rear-wheel-drive
Power source: 20 kwh lithium-ion batteries, 90-kw or 130-kw electric motor (two vehicles.)

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  • Anyone notice the carbon fiber accent on the side looks similar to the Audi R8?

  • design is bad, but the idea is great :D

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  • Very nice vehicle, BUT !

    1) at 1260 pounds, it's too heavy. Make it lighter.

    2) At 100.000 US$, ehm...

  • cool but they talk so much shit its unreal

  • Can you wiggle in your seat and hang your arm out the widow? Just sayin'

  • whats it handle like in the wet?

  • Coo.

  • why did your manufacturer or genius use a aircrfat alloy,this is not jetfighter,,,you can use another material which is affordable,,,107,000dollar?do it with not sooo greedy price.

  • Great Idea. Now make one I can afford.

  • pot holes at a stop light might not be so friendly...

  • $92K?

  • I SAW THIS IN TRON

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