Prince of Monaco test drives the all-electric Venturi Volage
As you know, Monaco wants to position itself as one of the leading EV countries in the world. Of course, the country's small size helps keep range anxiety in check. HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco enjoyed himself during the Grand Prix de Monaco last weekend when the Venturi Volage was in town. The car, which is the result of Venturi's collaboration with Michelin, is an electric sports car that uses Michelin's Active Wheel. Prince Albert II drove the car along the urban circuit set up for the race.Gallery: Venturi Volage
[Source: Venturi via Le Blog Auto]
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Warren 11:02PM (5/30/2009)
Not impressive- you could put the whole population of Monaco in one apartment block and make them share a tricycle instead.
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Chris M 3:31AM (5/31/2009)
Well, at least is looks a bit more practical than their NEVs. Hopefully, it will be less expensive and produced in greater numbers than the Venturi Fetish - Only 35 at 300,000 euros each. The Fetish made the Tesla Roadster look like a bargain!
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Rick 12:01PM (6/02/2009)
All I ask is that all designers, engineers, manufacturers is one thing when it comes to the overall design of future EVs- LEAVE THE REAR WHEELS VISUALLY EXPOSED. It pains me greatly to see a nice design RUINED by covering up the rear wheel like those '50s style US tank cars. It sharply diminishes the flow and look of a car.
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