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All-Electric DeLorean Car To Hit the Streets in 2013!

10/17/2011

DeLorean DCM 12 EV (3)

The iconic <a href="http://delorean.com/2011/10/electric-delorean/">DeLorean Motor Company</a> has weathered a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeLorean_Motor_Company">stormy past</a>, but is coming back with a vengeance by introducing an electric version of it gull-winged masterpiece. The company just rolled out a prototype DMC-12 Ev at the DMC Texas Open House - and it's a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/blindspot-cycles-salvaged-motorcycles-reborn-all-electric/"> retro-future dream machine</a>. While it doesn’t run on fusion power (yet) it still has some sweet performance statistics like a top speed of 125 mph driven by a 260 horsepower electric motor. Hang on tight, because the first production model is due out in 2013.

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DeLorean DCM 12 EV (2)

There's no announcement on the vehicle's range, but cost is projected to be in the $90-100K range. The interior looks to be wrapped in leather and it comes complete all the latest high-tech systems - a decidedly non-retro approach.

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DeLorean DCM 12 EV (1)

<a href="http://inhabitat.com/new-axeon-battery-could-extend-electric-car-range-by-35/">Lithium-ion batteries</a> will energize the central rear-mounted motor, which is placed as low as possible to help the car hug the road.

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DeLorean DCM 12 EV (3)

The iconic DeLorean Motor Company has weathered a stormy past, but is coming back with a vengeance by introducing an electric version of it gull-winged masterpiece. The company just rolled out a prototype DMC-12 Ev at the DMC Texas Open House - and it's a retro-future dream machine. While it doesn’t run on fusion power (yet) it still has some sweet performance statistics like a top speed of 125 mph driven by a 260 horsepower electric motor. Hang on tight, because the first production model is due out in 2013.

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