Car History 4U
Keio University: Environmentally Friendly / Green Cars Print E-mail

7.9.5. Keio University 

    • In 2004 an eight-wheeled, lithium ion battery powered concept car, called the Eliica Electric was produced by Keio University and Hiroshi Shimizu.

    • The car could accelerate from 0-60 mph (96 kph) in 4 seconds. The A model had a top speed of 230 mph (368 kph) and a range of 125 miles (200 km).

    • The B model had a top speed of 118 mph (189 kph) and a range of 200 miles (320 km). 

 

 
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