GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: Lotus, Italdesign and Proton Come Together To Build A Plug-In City Car

WorldCarFans reports:

Lotus is using an image of their hybrid rolling chassis to tease the Proton Hybrid Concept. The plug-in hybrid will be introduced during the Geneva Motor Show next week.

The five-door concept, and its Italdesign-styled exterior, will be a departure from Lotus' sports car production. This Proton is a small, five-door urban vehicle capable of limited all-electric use. It features a three-cylinder 1.2-liter Range Extender engine, seen last year at Frankfurt, which can recharge the battery if needed. The battery sends power to the motor and its single-speed transmission...

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LauderdaleDriver - 2/26/2010 8:04:24 PM

+1 Boost

Ital Design has really outdone themselves: The Emperor's New Coachwork!