14 DAY TRIAL // The sports cars of the future have to respond to various demands to become truly popular. First of all, they have to be fuel-efficient, to comply with strict emission standards and last, but not least, to be fun to drive.
This is exactly what the people from the Crazy Car Project had in mind when they first started thinking about turning the awesome Toyota 2000GT, iconic due to its presence in famous productions like 'You Only Live Twice,' from the popular James Bond series, into the fabulous, eco-friendly 2000GT Solar EV.
Recent studies have indicated that teens are not as interested in the auto industry as they used to be. To change this fact, the team has focused on delivering a vehicle that displays an amazing futuristic design and comes along with great environmental benefits.
No car is green enough unless it involves the usage of renewable power. Therefore, the Crazy Car Project has included solar panels, harnessing sunlight, which is converted into energy stored by highly efficient lithium-ion batteries.
The vehicle revolutionizes the concept of solar cars, which are considered still too advanced and definitely too expensive to be spotted rolling on the city streets, except for the occasion when such vehicles prove their super powers during race tests.
The prototype, unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 has everything its takes to turn heads. It is spacious enough to accommodate 2 people and can reach a top speed of 200km/h.
Since young people are most easily impressed, the team has managed make the car more spectacular, by adding 'crazy sounds' like those produced by a horse galloping, a rocket or an aircraft. Those who think that the silent EVs launched on the market are dull will definitely appreciate this feature.
The electric vehicle is clearly something worth looking at, since its lacquer-painted panels are coated with gold and silver, according to its developers.
Integrated solar panels and the usage of bio-material Alcanntara for its interior makes the futuristic car an eco-conscious choice.
Even if only James Bond benefits from all these awesome high-tech improvements, this concept could inspire the auto industry to give its best and boost the production of innovative electric vehicles.
