Driving From the Past Into the Future

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 Awesome All-Electric Chevrolet 3100




                             Source:  Kindred Motorworks

Kindred 3100 & RestoMod Trend

San Francisco Bay area-based Kindred Motorworks produces electrified versions of vintage, iconic vehicles.  It just unveiled a classic restomod, meaning restored and modified, world of art - the Kindred 3100 electric pickup truck.  The vehicle is going into production in 2024.  It's a classic Chevy pickup, that sold new from 1947 through 1953.  The new Kindred version is electrified, modernized, modified retrofitted and restored with its original iconic design and the latest in new technologies.  The Kindred pickup is part of a significant, new automotive trend called restomod, which involves the restoration, many times electrification and technological modernization of classic, iconic cars.

Tech Specs and More

The Kindred 3100 blends iconic pickup trucks rugged good looks with a highly functional electric powertrain. Kindred says 10,000 hours of expertise from their team of engineers, automotive specialists and designers have gone into the re-creation of this classic pickup.  It has a direct drive AC electric engine that generates 294 hp. The 74-kWh battery system provides 200 miles of range on a charge.  It has electric power steering, power disc brakes, power locks and windows, rotary gear selection, keyless entry, 3 speaker sound system, heating and air conditioning and Apple CarPlay. The pickup comes in 8 colors.  It can be pre-ordered for $1,000.  The price is $159,000.  It is a drive from the past right into the future.  


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