Known simply as the "Kestrel", this new EV is said to have a range of 100 miles and a top speed of about 60 miles per hour. With the ability to seat four adults comfortably, the Kestrel is said to be going under testing right now, fall of 2011. Should the Kestrel prove to be roadworthy, we may just see Henry Ford's dream of a car derived from hemp come true!
Why the name Kestrel? The following excerpt from the Motive Industries blog explains that, "The name Kestrel is taken from the small falcon, which influenced much of the exterior. It’s a compact, stout vehicle just as the Falcon is a highly capable small bird of prey. The headlight buckets are inspired by the darting eyes and other features like the rear spoiler and roof depression are also inspired by the Kestrels tail feathers."
What do you think about a car made of hemp? Is this something you would drive? For greenies and budget savvy motorists alike, driving a vehicle that is resilient and eco-friendly can be a pretty tough to find. Current hybrids and EV's are priced out of the range of those who would actually use it to save much needed money. Could the Motive Kestrel be the savior vehicle we've all been waiting for? Because the majority of the materials used in the vehicle are grown in a field and only require sunlight energy to be created, the Motive Kestrel just may be the first affordable electric vehicle to hit the automotive market.
For more information about Motive Industries and the Kestrel hemp car, please visit http://www.MotiveIND.com
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