Filed under: Diesel, Geneva Motor Show
Loremo working on high mileage convertible for 2008 Geneva show
We've covered aspiring German automaker Loremo several times here on ABG. Most recently they showed their prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September. They are working on a super-lightweight aerodynamic car powered by a small turbodiesel engine and have submitted an entry for the Automotive X-Prize. For the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, Loremo is working on an open-top version of their car. While it's nice to see them working on other variants, hopefully they will actually get an actual production car done soon that meets all safety requirements. Unfortunately that's not expected until 2010. In the meantime you can check out a video of the prototype after the jump.
[Source: WorldCarFans]
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Dave 12:35PM (12/29/2007)
"...hopefully they will actually get an actual production car done soon that meets all safety requirements"
I can't imagine this car will ever come to the USA.
Mandated airbags and soon to be mandated electronic stability control (Sept 2011) will add substantial weight/complexity/cost.
And even large car manufacturers are struggling with diesel emmissions regulations here.
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Dave S! 12:43PM (12/29/2007)
Its OK if it never comes here, as long as it is being used SOMEWHERE.
Let's stop burning coal for electricity before we stop crash testing and airbag equipping our cars.
Removing concerns for safety in the name of efficiency takes the burden for pollution off of industry, and places it on individuals and families. It belongs on wasteful industry, not my family.
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ug 4:32AM (12/30/2007)
As long as they get rid of the moronic idea of lifting up the entire front windshield with the hood, it's viable.
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