Battery Swift is go

Small petrol engine to recharge batteries.

Auto Express Car Reviews

26th October 2009

Infiniti isn’t the only company eyeing up electric power. Suzuki used the Tokyo show to reveal a plug-in hybrid version of its Swift supermini, called the PHEV.
The concept has a 660cc petrol engine which is used solely to recharge the banks of lithium-ion batteries located between the front seats. These power a 73bhp electric motor that drives the front wheels. Fuel economy is unconfirmed, but expected to exceed 100mpg. Bosses insist the PHEV is just a study, though, with no plans for production.

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2 Comments

I could use a car like this for nine out of ten erens i do every day. Keep up the great work.Let's all help in saving the planet earth!!!

By Randy on 29 October, 2009, 12:14pm

What a pity it is just a concept, I dont understand why all the established car companies have been so slow into frugal electric cars (Prius is not really frugal). Soon the Chinese will have overtaken everyone.

By John_H8 on 20 November, 2009, 8:57am

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