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| Liberty plans to re-engineer Range Rovers |
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A new electric vehicle start-up company is to invest £30million and hire 250 personnel in the UK.
Liberty Electric Cars Ltd plans to re-engineer large luxury cars and 4 x 4s - such as the Range Rover - into emission-free, high performance electric vehicles.
The company will design and manufacture a unique electric drive-train platform to power a wide range of large vehicles, which will also have the flexibility to incorporate emerging technologies.
The ambitious plan is for units numbering 'tens of thousands', and will include the world's first zero emission, electrically powered Range Rover.
Barry Shrier, Liberty founder and CEO says; "The Liberty Electric Range Rover takes electric vehicle technology into a new sector, to large luxury cars that people aspire to drive, particularly in cities and urban environments where environmental controls are becoming increasingly tighter.
"The Liberty Electric Range Rover will drive cleanly and quietly around roads and cities, free of tax, congestion and parking charges, making less environmental impact than even the smallest, most fuel efficient car, yet still offering the comfort and security of a luxury 4 x 4."
The Liberty Range Rover is described as 'able to power its way through 200 miles before needing a charge, and some models will carry on board range extending generators.'
Costs will range between £95,000 and £125,000 depending on model and specification. |
