Maximum Velozzi US PHEV

American carmaker Velozzi has launched a crossover plug-in hybrid car with an on-board micro turbine battery charge — the Solo should be capable of reaching 100km/h (62 mph) in under six seconds and top 220km/h (136 mph) while sipping just 2 litres per 100km (117 MPG).

Solo uses a plug-in hybrid capable of running on almost any fuel from petrol to diesel, ethanol tomethanol, butanol tobiodiesel and natural gas via a multi fuel micro turbine battery charger to charge up its lithium ion batteries. Solo huses significant amounts of carbonfibre bodywork and Velozzi will create an exquisite interior to match the exterior styling.

"It is inconceivable and counter productive to manufacture efficient vehicles using antiquated types of construction," Roberto Velozzi explained. "To make an efficient, environmentally friendly vehicle one must utilize lightweight materials to improve MPG, reduce pollution and increase safety." Velozzi launched its sports car with similar technology in 2007 and plans to have both in mass production by 2012.

Source : Cars in action, July 29th, 2009