DMC Delorean – Electric DeLorean?
DMC Delorean | Electric DeLorean announced
The classic DMC DeLorean is to be brought into the future with a new Electric Delorean. The new versions built by the Delorean Motor Company (Texas) will have the original iconic DMC DeLorean exterior but be powered with battery packs and an electric motor. The interior will be updated and feature modern electronics.
DMC Delorean | Electric DeLorean DMC-12 EV
The new DMC Delorean has been developed by the Delorean Motor Company (Texas) in partnership with Epic Electric Vehicles and the prototype Electric Delorean was demostrated at the companys Open House 2011 event last week. When it is released in 2013 it is expected to have a range of between 70 and 100 miles and a top speed of about 125 mph. Cost of the Electric Delorean is expected to be in the region of $90,000.
The DMC Delorean DMC-12 EV is likely to be powered with a similar drivetrain to the lightweight two-seater Epic Electric Vehicles currently makes. Electric Motor: 200hp+ peak, Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate, Battery Size: 24 – 30 KWh.
DMC Delorean | How is and Electric DeLorean Possible?
The Delorean Motor Company (Texas), headed by CEO Stephen Wynne, has no connection with John Delorean’s original company. When the orignal Delorean Motor Company failed all the parts were auctioned off. In 2007 Stephen Wynne purchased all remaining parts for the Delorean car and started the Delorean Motor Comapny (Texas). The Delorean Motor Company (Texas) builds ‘new’ petrol powered Deloreans. The Deloreans contain approximately 80% original parts and 20% new reproduction parts. So you can still buy a new DMC Delorean today! So the obvious next step was to convert the DMC Delorean to electric power.
The Video above is a news report talking about the DMC Delorean Electric Vehicle.
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