South African Joule EV Practically Production Ready in Geneva
On sale in 2013
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Joule EV by Optimal Energy near production prototype 08.03.2010 -
Joule EV by Optimal Energy near production prototype 08.03.2010 -
Joule EV by Optimal Energy near production prototype 08.03.2010 -
Joule EV by Optimal Energy near production prototype 08.03.2010 -
Joule EV by Optimal Energy near production prototype 08.03.2010
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The Car Guru 4
Its got a good name, unique looks, and a great interior (but I think those c-pillars will be a little bit intrusive(a lot actually)). And with the electrical technology from the aliens at District 9, this car could sell.
March 8, 2010 4:32 pm
rnsaza
SA put a satellite into orbit in about the 80's, may have been earlier, and have popped a home grown nuke off too so I think we might have some tech brains left here on the tip of Africa. I can't wait to see this car and with luck get to drive one. Owning one would be fantastic, my daily commute suits this car 100%.
As for the Aliens, hell they just keep walking across the border, never mind landing from space :D
March 8, 2010 10:01 pm
Hardboy997
Agree with The Car Guru 4 about those C pillars. The car looks just "not bad". The front lights remind me Jaguar XJ220 lights and tail lights Volvo C30. And what about security?
March 9, 2010 4:37 am
eddie
Nice looking and it is fast enough. I had a 454 corvette in the 70's that could go 0-60 in about 7 seconds and I thought that was fast.
March 8, 2010 4:40 pm
BabyMilo
I liek it, i think it looks kind of original and cool but those C pillars will be a b*tch
March 9, 2010 2:44 am
Hanneso_CARmag
I mentioned the C-Pillar issue to Keith Helfet, the designer, at the Geneva Show and he is convinced it is no issue, and said I should sit in it and see for myself. Stationary, there's isn't a visibility issue. I'd like to try it on the road, though.
March 9, 2010 5:11 am
NewGit
Two things, how long to charge? What about load-shedding? When Eskom decide to cut the power then you'll be charging with a generator - may as well stick to fossil fuels...
March 9, 2010 6:23 am
fusion01
99% of Eskom's energies lie in coal production - for the foreseeable future. It's shameful, especially when we are paying a 2c 'green tax' for every kw/h consumed. Got no problem with the tax per se, if it truly was being spent where it should be. Lovely car and makes me proud to be South African. More here: http://www.dontbeapassenger.com and here: http://www.optimalenergy.co.za.
March 13, 2010 1:25 am
Kid_Voltron
A giant leap...an electric car for everyone...and this : "When the battery is drained, owners simply plug the car into a single-phase 230v / 16A outlet." ...is what evenmakes it better!!! They've gone into territories no one want's to enter, except for those who can afford expensive and exotics like Tesla's... a job well done!
March 10, 2010 2:47 am
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March 8, 2010 4:00 pm By Michael Gauthier 
Filed Under: Electric Vehicle, Geneva Motor Show, Specialty Marques
Filed Under: Electric Vehicle, Geneva Motor Show, Specialty Marques
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