Video: Loremo at the International Motorshow in Frankfurt. It could be electric
Here's a video about Loremo's upcoming plans for the production of it's vehicle. It's in German (and, well, my knowledge of Goethe's language has seen better days) but more or less the video affirms that it could be on the streets in two years time.
The spokesman says that the light design (which leaves the car under 600 kg) allows a smaller powertrain to be installed. Whereas the model will be sold with a diesel engine able to use only 2 liters of diesel per 100 km (that's 117 mpg), with a range of 450 km (300 miles) the spokesman of the company affirms that it's natural that the vehicle could be powered with an electric motor, provided that they have good batteries. He's speaking about a range of about 200 km (130 miles) which could be useful for weekly commutes or for small trips.
The Loremo not only weights so very little, but also has a drag coeficient of 0.19 Cx. Follow us after the jump for another video of the car running.
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Tony C 5:19PM (2/16/2008)
This car will never be sold in the US. I will guarantee it.
As an engineer in the industry, I could list a dozen or so reason but won't. Instead, the fact that they have yet to define a production site is industry-speak for "it'll never be produced."
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scatter 9:45AM (9/18/2007)
I have very high hopes for this car. It's great to see conventional technology being used to such impressive effect. As an EV I'm sure it would fit the needs of a lot of people although I hope they try to shoot higher than 200km!
EVUK has discussion on the potential for EV conversion with a 300km range:
http://www.evuk.co.uk/news/index6.html#news_top
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Mike 10:13AM (9/18/2007)
How many people really think that owning a hybrid car will help the environment ? I mean look at all these hybrids here http://www.topgreencars.com/ would owning one really save a tree ?
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GoodCheer 2:06PM (9/18/2007)
My german is pretty darn rusty, but did I hear a guy say that if you're over 1.68m (about 5'6") you'll be too big for this car? It does look like a bit of meat origami to get in with the goofy hood/door thing.
I do like the the idea of the Loremo and hope they succeed, but I just don't think their implementation is practical enough.
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Scatter 3:20PM (9/18/2007)
Nooooo! I hope it's your German. I'm 6'4! Average heights in the West are over 175cm so that would rule out a big market...
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knusprig 8:29AM (9/02/2008)
No he said if youre bigger than 1,86 meters - good german but remember that we say the ones first and THEN the tens. He said One meter and sixeighty = 1,86m
Might still be too small for you though =)
Domenick 6:55PM (9/18/2007)
Interesting concept. Entering through the hood that way isn't going to work though. Put some doors on that thing.
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Dave 6:57PM (9/18/2007)
Perhaps 5'6" was the limit for the back seats?
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Chris M 8:40PM (9/18/2007)
The odd "hood entry" was a result of trying to improve safety. There are two beams down each side for improved side impact resistance, with a box beam in the center connecting the sides and housing the engine. They figured putting in side doors would weaken the sides and reduce the side impact resistance.
Unfortunately, it makes getting in and out difficult, and darn near impossible after a front end collision. Something tells me the lack of side doors will be a deal breaker for most prospective buyers.
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Felix 6:19PM (9/21/2007)
I'm living in Switzerland and I am joining the Loremo project through the Loremo Forum for 1 year.
I am trying to give you some answers:
Inside the video they are saying, Loremo will be suitable for persons below 186cm ("ein meter sechs und achtzig centimeter" classical translation fault), back seats are only suitable for children below 160cm height.
I personally don't believe Loremo will be realized in this form, because of management problems, I'am suspecting even spionage or financial activities WITHIN the head of the managment. They seems to be directed AGAINST the head ingenieur, Uli Sommer, the father of the project.
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