LIFECar – hydrogen sensation by Morgan

A year ago Morgan promised to release a hydrogen car under the name LifeCar in Geneva and the company is likely to keep its word. In confirmation to this fact the manufacturer has released a few images of the Geneva newcomer.

Morgan has traditionally specialized in manufacturing stylish and light cars and the new extra-eco LIFECar is a logical step forward on the way to the brand’s development and promotion. Nevertheless, the car was created by the English company alone: it was assisted by BOC in creating a power unit; by the engineers of Cranfield University in making trip computer; by Oxford University in creating the regeneration system of the car. All in all the process of creating the novelty lasted for 2.5 years and cost 1.9 million euro.

The dynamic features, maneuverability and steerability of LIFECar are in no way inferior to that of cars with an explosion engines. The beginning of serial production and manufacturing capacity will depend on demand as Morgan produces cars in small batches.

Mindset is introducing a hybrid concept.

The Swiss company Mindset is releasing its hybrid concept. The body lines of the car are made by the hand of the former VW designer Murat Gunak. The result of his work is an original car with a long cowling and wing-like doors. To break the futuristic tendency of the car’s design the constructors equipped the front end with retro-lights referring to the 50s and 60s of the previous century.

The car is made on the base of aluminum chassis and is equipped with a plastic body 4.2 meters long. The total weight of the novelty doesn’t exceed 800 kg. The designers used a much smaller power unit than those which are usually installed on such cars.

Nevertheless the car can drive 100 km on a single charge and the further distance can be covered with the help of a 24-hp engine. In order to recharge the batteries in transit the car is equipped with a solar battery on top.

The creators plan to launch the novelty next year and sell it in 10 000 copies. The cost of the hybrid will make around 50 000 euro

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