Jay Leno Buys First Lithium I-Cell Zero-Emissions Vehicle
Electric Sports Car Achieves 160 KM/H!
It seems fitting that the worlds number one car fanatic, and owner of one of the most eclectic car collections on earth which even includes an environmentally friendly Stanley Steamer, gets the worlds first lithium I-Cell powered sports car.
Renowned comedian and Tonight Show host Jay Leno is to take delivery of R-Cars first production car, a retrofitted Chrysler Crossfire. Producing zero emissions, the R-Car uses the latest high-power, long-life battery technologies from Californias Hybrid Technologies Inc., maker of batteries for mobile products, plus other components developed by a consortium of companies including R-Electric Car Company, Global Hybrid Corp., Solium Power Corp., and WhistlerTel.
The cars lithium I-Cell, developed specifically for the vehicle, enables it to achieve more than 100 mph, proving that even powerful performance cars can be easy on the environment.
Jay Lenos enthusiasm for all things automotive has done much for the collector car market, and hes now using his celebrity influence to shed light on an EV, or electric vehicle, a segment of alternatively powered vehicles that has recently been overshadowed by development of the hydrogen fuel cell (FCV), internal combustion hydrogen (H-ICE) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).
“As well as being a personal fan of Mr. Leno I am honored to have him own one of our vehicles. His knowledge and love of vehicles is legendary. We are thrilled that our vehicle will be part of his impressive collection, and hope it will be the first of many. Mr. Leno is providing the public with a view of a sleek, sexy, zero-emission vehicle. We feel that we could not have found a better owner for our first R-Car.”
The stylish Crossfire is an excellent billboard for getting R-Cars message across to potential customers, but the company is busy developing other cars that will be more suitable for everyday life. High on its priorities is a Chrysler PT Cruiser EV, as well as a variety of two-wheel vehicles such as the Jin bike.
Also, the company recently announced a joint agreement with the California Highway Patrol to develop and produce a lithium I-Cell-powered motorcycle in honor of fallen CHP officers. The Chopper will be built using an advanced lithium I-Cell system developed by Chaz Haba.
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Renowned comedian and Tonight Show host Jay Leno is to take delivery of R-Cars first production car, a retrofitted Chrysler Crossfire. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)
Jay Leno, seen here driving his environmentally friendly Stanley Steamer, has an enthusiasm for all things automotive that has done much for the collector car market.
The stylish Crossfire is an excellent billboard for getting R-Cars earth-friendly message across to potential customers. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)
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