US-based company Epic has developed a three-wheeler sports car, dubbed the EV Torq, which is completely electric-powered. The automobile is powered by a 200hp electric motor, which gets its energy from a 30 kWh lithium iron phosphate batteries. The EV Torq has got an open design with chassis that is barely covered along the top. What's more, there's an open interior equipped with cup-holders, digital dash display and an i-Phone holder.
Epic is planning to unveil the two-seater sports car by the end of 2010.
Sporty Three-Wheelers
The EV Torq Will Be Unveiled by the End of 2010
Trend Themes
1. Electric Sports Cars - A rise in popularity of eco-friendly sports cars may create new opportunities for innovation in the automobile industry.
2. Three-wheel Vehicles - Innovation in the design of three-wheeled vehicles can create new products and markets in the transportation industry.
3. Open Design - Advancements in vehicle design towards open interiors and lack of top can create disruptors in the automobile market.
Industry Implications
1. Automobiles - The EV Torq challenges traditional gasoline powered sports cars and offers a new eco-friendly option in the automobile industry.
2. Transportation - The rise in popularity of three-wheeled vehicles leaves space for innovation, as new designs could take over eco-friendly transportation that cater to individuals.
3. Electric Vehicles - Innovation in electric-powered vehicles can expand the sector past sedans and into the sports car market, as seen by the EV Torq.