Eco Factor: Zero emission car powered by lithium-ion batteries.
ExxonMobil, a U.S.-based oil company, has stunned the auto world with the launch of a fully electric car – the Maya 300. Unlike cars manufactured by major players of the auto industry, the Maya 300 feels and looks just like a conventional gasoline car without any superfluous integration. The car is developed in conjunction with Electrovaya, a company dedicated to manufacturing lithium-ion SuperPolymer battery systems.
Since the company isn’t known for its expertise in car manufacturing, ExxonMobil has used a different type of launch program that gives interested consumers a chance to rent the Maya 300 and drive it via a car sharing plan known as the Altcar, before they can purchase the car for personal use in 2011.
The Maya 300 charges in 8-10 hours via a domestic 110V outlet and will be able to drive up to 120 miles on a single charge. Since the car doesn’t include any expensive systems, the car is expected to hit the streets for around $20K in 2011, which is expected to be quite cost effective considering the price of other EVs on the streets at present.
Via: Gas2/BusinessWire
