The company claims that it has received multiple requests to release images of the car, which is why it is offering us these pictures that show the supermini EV.
“We have received numerous requests for images of the Kestrel car, and now that the design has been officially released, we are more than happy to satisfy that request,” said Meagan McKeage, VP Operations at Motive.
The vehicle uses a body made of bio-fiber (hemp) that allows it to keep the weight down. Speaking of weight, the vehicle tips the scales at 1,874 lbs (850 kg).
The Kestrel, which features a lithium-ion battery pack, offers a top speed of 84 mph (135 km/h), while coming with a range of 100 miles (160 km). As we are talking about a small company, we may be a little bit skeptical about the technical specifications (we are referring to the top speed and driving range) released for the future vehicle.
“To design a vehicle with presence I often look to how nature visually communicates a purpose in its purist form. For the Kestrel I wanted to create an image of athleticism and robustness to stand out against a sea of large sedans and SUVs,” the executive added, talking about the EV’s design.
The company is expected to release the first working prototype of the EV in mid-2011, with the production version being released by 2013.
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