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Citroën’s Survolt all-electric racing
car concept will make its dynamic UK debut as part of The Prince of
Wales’ Start Eco Car Spectacular, which will be held on The Mall, in the
shadow of Buckingham Palace, on Sunday 12th September, 2010.
The Start Eco Car Spectacular will see
parades of some of the most environmentally considerate vehicles piloted
by a line-up of eco-conscious celebrities including Kevin McCloud, Roger
Saul, Ellen MacArthur, Quentin Willson, Gabi Roslin and Dragons’ Den
stars Duncan Bannatyne and James Caan. The sensational Citroën Survolt
will join an exciting cross-section of eco-vehicles, giving members of
the British public the first opportunity to see the car in action.
The Eco Car Spectacular is one of the
events that make up Start London - a 12 day festival held in and around
Clarence House, Marlborough House and Lancaster House gardens - which is
designed to show people what a sustainable future looks like and how
simple steps can achieve this. Start is the creation of HRH The Prince
of Wales, to help people across the UK lead more sustainable lives.
Extremely rare in the world of racing,
Survolt’s full electric drivetrain combines dynamic, sporting
performance with environmental consideration. Specially developed with
compact dimensions and a light-weight frame (1.15 tonnes), Survolt
features a tubular chassis, a flat underside with extractor and full
carbon bodywork, all combining to make a genuine emissions-free,
all-electric racing car.
Propelled by two electric motors with a
combined power of 300bhp, Survolt is capable of exceptional performance
with a top speed of 260kph (162mph) and a 0-100kph (0-62mph) time of
under five seconds. The concept’s twin 140kg lithium-ion batteries each
boast a 31kw capacity, which allows Survolt to cover 200km (124 miles).
The Start Eco Car Spectacular will be
held on The Mall in London on Sunday 12th September. The Mall
will be closed to traffic and the event is free for members of the
public to attend. The first parade is expected to run at 2.00pm with a
second parade at 3.30pm. The Start London Festival runs from 8th
to 19th September and is in aid of The Prince’s Charities |
