The 9th Los Angeles Auto Show recently unveiled an amazing lineup of futuristic concept cars designed by some of the biggest names in auto manufacturing. Manufacturers such as Honda, Mercedes and luxury car maker Maybach are all competing for a "green" award at the auto show, where they were all challenged to come up with "comfortable, stylish and safe" vehicles that would weigh no more than 1,500 lbs (that is lighter than a Mini Metro) and run on renewable fuels. From vehicles that generate energy by absorbing light to cars powered by compressed air to innovative ways to "grow" cars rather than build them, read on for six of our favorite designs!
The sub 1500 lbs competition is very relevant for European Markets since we do have some vehicle classes with weight limits, namely L6e-359kg and L7e 400kg without batteries. If you come up with a safe and lightweight solution you not only save on fuel but also on insurance cost, taxes, parking fee etc. .
Or they could just put a hydrogen combustion engine in an Elise and call it a day.
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Wow, nice to see that new cars, it’s indicate that automobile field one of oldest sector in the world and today’s fastest growing sector in international market.