DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane SWEDEN's REVOLUTIONARY LUVLY O EV Source: Luvly Sweden's Luvly O micro EV is a revolutionary, 2-seat electric car that is redefining what a car can be Built like a F1 race car, it has a composite safety shell to protect the passengers Can be flat-packed and shipped like a piece of furniture and is being called the Ikea of cars The Swedish microcar manufacturer intends to mass produce the tiny, ultraefficient car and sell it around the world using the flat-shipping method Luvly derives its name from LUV or "Light Urban Vehicle" - small cars designed for city use Some key datapoints: Small - 837 pounds vs. average 4,000 pound EV 2 to 4-times more energy efficient Small battery 6.4kWh in 2 separate units that are removable Speed - up to