Gerald Kiska founded his eponymous design company over two decades ago, in 1990, and over the past 21 years, the company has become the largest design consultancy in Austria. In particular, the Salzburg-based company is known for their work with European vehicle manufacturers, among other projects and clients, and they've recently released a video that nicely illustrates their process in developing a cutting-edge electric vehicle concept for German automakers Opel.
The battery-powered tandem 2-seater RAK e is the dynamic lightweight concept of a zero-emission vehicle and takes Opel's pioneering spirit in alternative concepts another step further. With its funky and innovative design, 100 km driving range and 120 km/h maximum speed, the emission-free electric city car even looks good on the highway. The groundbreaking concept reaches far beyond any conventional vehicle. To drive 100 kilometers would cost just 1 euro. The RAK e also aims to make pure electric driving affordable for younger customers, allowing for drivers as young as 16.
The Opel Rak e is a hybrid vehicle in the sense that its form and function lie somewhere between that of an automobile and that of a motorcycle. The 48-horsepower engine, of course, is entirely electric, boasting a 60-mile range and 75 mph top speed as noted (in metric) above; a substantially less flashy MSNCars clip provides a nice rundown of the features of the Rak e:
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