Back to the future, indeed. engineering
Though the update didn't provide much at all in the way of details, it did reveal that the new model will be called the DeLorean EVolved — to signify the fact that it will be an electric vehicle. The company also wrote"#luxury" in its tweet, suggesting the new version of the vehicle will be a high-end sports vehicle.The one concrete detail the teaser video does reveal is that the new DeLorean will retain the gullwing doors of previous designs, including the original DMC model.
It certainly makes for an easier path through emissions maze which still looms large over any internal combustion engine. While an electric Cobra or Morgan may be a little extreme for their potential market, we've already seen that an EV DeLorean – as we displayed at the 2012 New York International Auto Show – is not such an 'out there' idea.
Though some might see the relaunch of the DeLorean's retro stylings as a cynical cash grab in the wake upcoming launch, others might argue that pop culture clout could provide the added incentive some need to finally go electric.Stay ahead with the latest science, technology and innovation news, for free:
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