Highway Legal Electric Vehicle. for those interested

[madokie]

Parade is a ground-up MPV model embodied with a new EV platform created by a paradigm shifting of ideas and advanced technologies at ATT R&D. Parade provides a generous interior within a compact body, accommodating four adults comfortably. Each of the two rear seats can be individually folded and removed to carry more cargo.

Parade's drive motor is located between the rear wheels and houses a large battery compartment underneath the passenger's. This unique design enhances the safety and dynamic performance of the Parade.

The All-aluminum body of the Parade is not only recyclable but its rigid strenth enhances safety. Aluminum alloys are used in the suspension and brakes, contributing to its quality drive. The extensive use of aluminum in the Parade extends the range of the vehicle and scales down the up-front investment during manufacturing.

read the rest here: http://www.attrd.com/rnd/parade_main.htm

[tinrobot]

1. When will it be imported from Korea?

I'd be very interested in an EV with a 150mile range for $20k.

[madokie]

2. me too. although this would cover 95 % of our commutes

but they have to start somewhere. the EV 150 model has a 150 mile range. anyways I like the fact there is work being done on bringing us an affordable basic EV. My neighbor has a Geo he converted several years ago that he get about 60 miles on a charge that cost him about a dollar for. the little thing will bark the tires whenever he wants to too, surprising acceleration to say the least.

[samfishX]

3. Ditto

I'd love a car like this, assuming it's affordable.
As much as I'd love a Tesla Roadster, this would be much more up my alley.

Thanks for the link, though! At least we know someone out there is doingthis...even if it is Korean.
Hopefully they'll bring it to the US.

[Warpy]

4. Until it's imported and the bugs are worked out

I'll have to keep my Korean econonobox for my once a year trip to Taos, plus my http://www.egovehicles.com for trips around town.

EVs are great, and the scooter nearly dropped me on my arse several times until got used to its impressive acceleration. It leaves cars in the dust at stoplights.