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Lumeneo Smera EV is Narrow Like A Motorcycle
The Lumeneo Smera(EUR 20,000 - 30,000; about $30,000-$45,000) is 2.4 metres (8 feet) long, and 80 cm (less than 3 feet) wide. It can hit a top speed of 80mph, and will take you 93 miles on one charge. The vehicle is quite narrow, and handles more like a motorcycle than a car, tilting around curves rather than turning. The wheels are powered by dual electric 20hp motors, which according to the manufacturers, will last you for 200,000 km. It is powered by a 144 volt lithium ion battery, which can be charged in a few hours. Unfortunately it just a concept now, but the SMERA line will be UE approved and available for sale from the Paris motor show, in october 2008. And good news for the French guy, customers will get a 5000 € direct refound from the French Goverment.
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Kurrent Electric Car
The Kurrent($9800) is a mini and good-looking two seater electric. Kurrent costs you less than 2 cents per mile to drive this thing around. To charge it up, simply unplug your toaster and plug in Kurrent(Plug into standard household 110-volt outlet). And a full charge can last you a good 40 miles which is more than what you expect from a half-American, half-Italian NV (neighborhood vehicle). Check out this flickr page, you can see more real car pics.
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NmG Myers Motors

NmG means No More Gas. NmG is a three wheeled, highway-legal, all electric vehicle created by Myers Motors. This cute personal electric vehicle feature can reach reach speeds of 75 mph for a cost of $0.02 mile. This single-passenger, three-wheeled NmG has a range of 30 miles between charges, plug the vehicle into a 220 volt socket to full recharge an empty battery in 3 hours. Priced at $24,900, the NmG comes in dazzling exterior colors. Standard amenities include audio system, adjustable bucket seat, accessory outlets, 6-cubic-foot trunk, power windows, and heater.
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Obsidian SG-One Mustang
Let us see this insane Mustang. In the March issue of DuPont Registry, recently it was highlighted the Obsidian SG-One Mustang($1.3 million) customized cars. This car included a twin-supercharged and intercooled 392ci V8 producing 800+ horsepower on pump gas, as well as fully custom bodywork, a 5-speed manual transmission with paddle shifters, hidden roll cage, and a 3000-watt sound system.
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The Peel P50 Car
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This tiny car from the 1960s, the Peel P50? The diminutive P50 is 135 cm long by 99 cm wide and is powered by a 49 cc DKW fan cooled engine. The P50 has 3 forward gears and no reverse, the car is 60 kg with a handle can be dragged. You can see the car video from MicrocarMuseum.
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2009 Jaguar XF

The new Jaguar XF, The 2009 Jaguar XF, the production car inspired by the concept. The XF will be released in four models starting with a 240hp 2.7 liter V6 (Europe only) at the entry level all the way up to a 420hp 4.2 liter V8 which clocks a 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds. The interior features a host of bleeding edge technology such as touch screen controls, Bluetooth compatibility, and an optional Bowers and Wilkins sound system. The Luxury 2.7-litre V6 diesel £33,900($68,267 USD) and SV8 4.2-litre V8 petrol supercharged £54,900($110,557 USD) in UK. Available April 2008.

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Price: GBP 33,900-54,900 | Buy | Share it

2008 Honda Accord Coupe
Honda unveiled the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe($TBA), the eighth generation of the automaker's perennial best-seller. It included a 3.5L iVTEC V6 producing 273 horsepower and 250 ft-lbs. It features new Variable Cylinder Management system with fuel-saving 6- and 4-cylinder modes to achieve 19/29 mpg; All models with a five-speed automatic; four-cylinder models can also with 5-speed manual transmission; V6 Coupe optional an 6-speed manual, and optional 18-inch wheels.
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Mini Clubman
The Mini for men version Mini Clubman($TBD). The BMW Mini Clubman will be going on sale in Europe in early 2008; It features power delivery will come courtesy of the 1.6-liter four, be available in 120hp and 175hp models and get either a six-speed manual or optional automatic gearbox. Now Let's take the pics first. [via]
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BMW 1 Series Coupe
We're still not the biggest fans of the "flame surfacing" design style that BMW has been incorporating into their cars for the past few years, but we have to admit the new 1 Series looks surprisingly good in all its flame surfaced glory. The BMW 1 Series Coupe will be available in 128i and 135i models which both sport a 3.0 liter inline 6 and deliver 230-300hp.
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