Electric muscle car of the future
Crave's car tech experts warned us not to get too excited about this because it's only a concept model, but we couldn't resist. The photos alone are just too delicious to pass up.
The proposed electric Audi R-Zero, which Treehugger says was created by three students at France's International School of Design, looks like something right out of a sci-fi movie. In fact, some sharp-eyed readers have noted its similarities to another Audi concept developed for the 2004 movie "I, Robot."
Its proposed specs are equally fantastic, with four in-wheel motors that would supposedly yield "a top speed of 286 mph, 1091 horsepower, and 0-62 in 3 seconds." Real or not, we'd still rather linger over its renderings than view real photos of some green alternatives now on the market.
(Photo: Treehugger)
EVs are available: Tesla Motors has already pre-sold 200 of its hot new Roadster EV. It does 0-60 mph in four seconds and can go 250 miles per charge; the Roadster EV is pricey, but Tesla plans to build more-affordable EVs in the next few years. Commuter Cars, Phoenix Motor Cars and others are now offering their highway-capable EVs as well.