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Article: Switching on to an exciting future with revolutionary electric vehicle
- Article from:
- Evening Post (Bristol UK)
- Article date:
- October 29, 2009
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NEW UK car manufacturer Axon Automotive has previewed its plug-
in hybrid electric vehicle at the Milton Keynes Science Festival.
The vehicle combines full electric mode for local travel and uses
a petrol or bioethanol powered engine for long distance or motorway
travel.
Axon's managing director, Dr Steve Cousins, said the company used
revolutionary manufacturing techniques to make carbon fibre
technology, which has been associated with racing cars, affordable
for eco cars as well.
He said: "By designing light cars and giving them good
aerodynamics you can radically lower vehicle emissions.
"As a plug-in hybrid we have no limitation on range but we can
maximise the benefits of electrics day ...