The Saleen name is usually associated with burning gasoline (usually) in eight cylindrically shaped cavernous chambers set in a V-formation. However, now the specialist manufacturer/modifier has officially announced that it is renouncing the use of fossil fuels for its next project: a car that will be completely electric aimed at “eventual distribution and sale.”
Company CEO, Steve Saleen, explained the decision:
“We recognize that electric cars are a trend, not a fad and expect this vehicle category to continue to increase as an automotive option for consumers … We intend to enter this market with an offering that is truly innovative and offers the styling and craftsmanship associated with the Saleen Automotive brand. The rapid pace of advancements in electric vehicle technology makes our entry into this market sector timely and should expedite completion of this project.”
He also asks us to rid ourselves of preconceived notions about the kinds of vehicles they make (and we assume electric cars in general is what he means on top of that), as this new zero-emissions project will be “revolutionary in its aesthetics and mechanics.”
By Andrei Nedelea
Note: Saleen S7 Twin Turbo pictured on both ends of this piece
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