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Article: NEWS: A drive for efficiency.
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- The Engineer
- Article date:
- November 9, 2009
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UK Technology Strategy Board backs T.27 project
BY JASON FORD
Gordon Murray Design and Zytek Automotive Technology have embarked on a 16-month project to develop what they claim will be the world's most efficient electric passenger car.
The Technology Strategy Board has invested #4.5m into the #9m project. Technical support will be provided by Michelin and Continental Corporation.
Dubbed the T.27, the three-seat EV is expected to weigh 700kg, have a power output of between 25 and 30kw and be able travel 150 miles before recharging.
'The first question you're asked about EVs [electric vehicles] is "what's the range?",' ...