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Citroën unveiled a new all-electric concept car called oli , an exercise in weight reduction and resource usage. With speed limited to 110 km/h (68 mph) and acceleration close to the classic 2CV model, the concept car gains a wider range and significantly improved battery lifespan.
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concept family—the I.D. With full acceleration on paved slopes, the concept car sprints from zero to 62 mph in 7.2 The maximum speed is electronically controlled at 99 mph. The open concept car is 160.0" Despite the shortened wheelbase of the concept car, passengers have an unusually large amount of space.
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mph) and will often have to remain mobile for hours at a time without charging. The engineers therefore drew on a comparatively simple, yet light, basic configuration. The body is made of a light-weight multi-material compound consisting of high-tech steel, aluminum, and plastic components, particularly in the attachments.
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