Back to the future as DeLorean goes electric (BBC)

[eppur_se_muova]

By Howard Johnson
BBC World News, Houston

The DeLorean Motor Company headquarters in Houston, Texas is something of a Mecca to owners of the DMC-12.

In the reception, glass cabinets are packed with paraphernalia from the original DeLorean factory in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland.

On the wall, there is an original DMC-12 door panel, covered in a roughly scrawled note. It reads: "This is the last right hand door to be made at DMC… The end of a dream. Or is it?"

Prophetic words perhaps, because after nearly 30 years since the factory closed, the DeLorean is about to be given a new lease of life as an electric car.

Due to hit the market in early 2013, the company says the DMC-EV will cost $90,000 (£57,000) and is aiming for a first production run of 300 vehicles.
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more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17428818




Hmmm ... posted on 1 April ... surely the BBC wouldn't ...

[freshwest]

1. No, it's no joke. I posted this with an American source months ago. Nice to see it on the BBC.

In the eighties Houston appeared to have a love affair with DeLoreans and Doctor Who, both UK imports.

[tularetom]

2. Complete with flux capacitor?

I'd buy one just for that.

[dimbear]

3. Houston is a good source for the cocaine in the glove compartment. n/t

[AtheistCrusader]

4. What in the hell for?

Could they find a heavier car to turn electric? Because ya know, the weight of the vehicle doesn't affect the range at all, right. 2,712lbs.

It weighs over a hundred pounds more than my subaru impreza 4 door all wheel drive station wagon.