Bluecar

The solar-powered electric “Bluecar” by Italian car designer Pininfarina and French battery
manufacturer Bolloré has finally reached the production line and the companies have stated
accepting orders online for the four-seat, five-door hatchback.

For now the company will just roll out a limited number of units, which will be increased
gradually to about 60,000 in 2015. The 100% electric car is powered by a lithium metal
polymer battery pack that gets its juice from a state-of-the-art regenerative braking mechanism
and photovoltaic panels that make the roof of the car.

With modest demands the battery is able to run the car at a top speed of 80kph and
provides enough thrust to enable the car reach 60kph in less than 6.5 seconds.