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Pininfarina/Bolloré BLUECAR EV Shown at Geneva
Green Car Congress — ... Pininfarina and Bolloré, which set up a 50-50 joint venture at the beginning of 2008 with the purpose of designing, developing, manufacturing and distributing an electric car, displayed the latest version of the Pininfarina BLUECAR at the Geneva Motor Show on the Véhicules Électriques Pininfarina-Bolloré stand. (Earlier post.) The prototype shown at Geneva is a forerunner of the vehicle which will go into production in Italy at Pininfarina starting from 2010 with the first units. Production on an industrial scale will take place between 2011 and 2017, ...

The green Bluecar
Super Eco News Feed — ... The car hits 88 miles per hour, runs for about 160 miles between charges, and produces zero emissions. It recharges fast, and the Bolloré batteries powering it are good for about 125,000 miles before they need replacement. So, not much has changed between 2005 and 2009 in terms of the power and performance. What has changed is that this year the car's design is beautiful! The battery company has enlisted Pininfarina, the world class Italian designer and coach builder, to design and build the Bluecar. The first models will roll out in 2011, and with planned 2015 production ...

New Pininfarina is First Car Ever With iPhone Remote Control
Green Options — ... The Pininfarina Bluecar is an all-electric vehicle capable of travelling 155 miles on a single charge and a top speed of 80 mph. But get this - drivers will be able to use their iPhone to remotely check up on battery charge levels and ‘pre-heat the car’s electric drive system,’ very swish (more pics after the jump). ...

New Pininfarina EV Uses iPhone as Remote Control
Matter Network - Clean Technology, Green News and Sustainable Business News — ... The Pininfarina Bluecar is an all-electric vehicle capable of travelling 155 miles on a single charge and a top speed of 80 mph. But get this - drivers will be able to use their iPhone to remotely check up on battery charge levels and ‘pre-heat the car’s electric drive system,’ very swish. ...

Eco Cars: Sun harvesting electric Bluecar gets real in France and Italy
Ecofriend — Eco Factor: Solar-powered zero-emission car from Pininfarina. 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 ...