Saba Motors Electric Sportscar Gearing Up for Sales
Katie Cordrey — January 19, 2010 — Autos
References: sabamotors & green.autoblog
Saba Motors expects its electric sportscar to be available for sales in the 2nd half of 2010. The high performance plug-in roadster will be made in California and will exceed a mileage equivalent of 180 highway mpg. The zero emissions electric vehicle boasts impressive acceleration delivering 0-60 in 5 seconds. Top speed is 110 mph with a range between charges is 120-140 miles.
The Saba Motors sportscar is a finalist in the Progressive Automotive X-Prize competition.
The Saba Motors sportscar is a finalist in the Progressive Automotive X-Prize competition.
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