Bright Automotive new PHEV

[srschrier]

Bright Automotive of Colorado has designed a PHEV with range extender to be shown May 2009:

http://www.brightautomotive.com/

[misslexi]

Their goal of reducing the mass of the EV in order to reduce the energy required to move it is an admirable one.

We have a transition period to deal with that unfortunately puts vehicle like this one on the road with Escalades, Excursions and the like. It's not just a collision scenario either, just having one of these behemoths go by on a two-lane road at a combined speed of say 100 mph would be scary.

I think this, plus the collision scenario, will affect the driving public's acceptance rate of very lightweight automobiles.

[umfug]

What a scam. They look like realtors two years ago. It takes more than buzz words and wishes to get a car on the road. Ask Chevy, they have been building cars for a while now and have a few resources at their feet. look how long it is taking the volt to get off the ground.

[Jason M. Hendler]

I too am dubious of an outfit that plasters their mugs all over the home page without a single picture of their vehicle.