DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane FUTURE OF ELECTRIC SPORTS CARS: MORGAN'S XP-1 Source: Morgan British sports car company Morgan has just revealed a 3-wheel, electric, experimental prototype car that foreshadows the future of electric sports cars. Here's what we know: It is based on the Morgan Super 3 three wheeler It's a remarkably lightweight, battery powered test model that Morgan will use to develop powertrains and driving characteristics for electric Morgans Designed for aerodynamic efficiencies Lightweight roadster true to its British Morgan roots Has a small 33 kWh electric battery and weighs about 1400 pounds Can travel about 150 miles on a charge Powertrain produces 134 hp delivered to the rear wheel Currently in extensive testing When the XP-1 is considered ready for production, its likely starting price will be above the Super 3's $54,000 Loo