September 30, 2022
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Citroen announces EV concept which uses recycled cardboard and has a top speed of 68 mph (Anmar Frangoul, 9/29/22, CNBC)
French automaker Citroen released details of a new electric concept vehicle Thursday, with its CEO telling CNBC that the electrification of individual transport represented an important part of a sustainable future.In a document outlining the concept, which is called oli, Citroen said it had a target weight of roughly 1,000 kilograms, or one metric ton, and a range of as much as 248 miles.Citroen said the oli's top speed had been limited to 68 miles per hour. The brand, which is owned by Stellantis, said "20% to 80% charging" would take 23 minutes.The automaker added that vehicle parts could be "reused or recycled throughout ownership." According to the document providing details of the oli, it has a "flat bonnet, roof and pick-up bed panels" that are "made from re-cycled honeycomb cardboard."
Posted by Orrin Judd at September 30, 2022 5:43 PM