RBW SECURES THE FUTURE OF CLASSIC MOTORING WITH NEW ELECTRIC RECREATIONS

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RBW SECURES THE FUTURE OF CLASSIC MOTORING WITH NEW ELECTRIC RECREATIONS

Midlands classic motoring specialist RBW Classic Electric Cars have joined forces with world leading names to secure the future of classic motoring with the launch of two limited edition electric recreations.

RBW is working closely with Zytek Automotive, part of Continental AG, who provides the world championship winning technology applied to Formula E racing cars. The aim is to create a stunning vehicle that has the aesthetic appeal of a classic car but with all the engineering of a modern electric vehicle.

Managing Director Peter Swain said: “Our aim is to make these great classic cars better for the modern age and to do that, we have been fortunate to be supported by great companies who share the same ethos.

The first of the electric designs is the RBW MGB recreation, which affords all the stylings of an MGB, with the second being the RBW XKSS recreation, based on the Jaguar model. Both cars preserve these iconic designs for the future classic motorist.

To ensure drivers comfortable driving and complete safety, rather than taking an old body shell with distressed and tired metal, RBW has partnered with British Motor Heritage and Gregson Polska to provide brand new body shells.

Swain added: “In our research and development, we put the cars through vigorous testing which showed just how much pressure is on the body as well as the components. Such is the power of the engine, we used new components wherever possible to ensure the best for owners to enjoy their classic electric sports car.

The limited-edition hand-built models, with an initial 30 examples created, launched to the motoring trade at Cenex, a showcase of low carbon vehicle technologies, on 12/13 September.

A public launch will follow at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show from 9-11 November at Birmingham’s NEC where enthusiasts can reserve their vehicle with a small deposit.

For more information visit: www.rbwclassicelectriccars.co.uk

LEVC TX MAKES ROYAL PALACE DEBUT AT CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE 2018

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LEVC TX MAKES ROYAL PALACE DEBUT AT CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE 2018

• The world’s most advanced electric taxi made its debut appearance at the Concours of Elegance this weekend
• LEVC TX provided a VIP shuttle service at Hampton Court Palace garden party rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s rarest cars
• New TX was also represented on the Concours live stage alongside fellow Geely Group brand, Lotus

03 September 2018, Hampton Court, London:

The world’s most-advanced electric taxi, the LEVC TX, enjoyed a Royal reception at the weekend by supporting the prestigious Concours of Elegance car show held at Hampton Court Palace.

Hosted by Prince Michael of Kent, the Concours of Elegance, which raises huge sums for charity each year, saw 13,000 motoring enthusiasts flock to the gardens of Hampton Court Palace to enjoy some of the rarest motoring exotica in the world.

VIPs and dignitaries from all over the world were in attendance, many showing examples from their own car collections, and on hand to shuttle special guests of the show in and around Hampton Court Palace, was the zero-emission capable LEVC TX. 

Invited by the organisers as an iconic British design and a widely-recognised image of London globally, the new TX was also presented on the Concours live stage alongside fellow UK automaker and part of the Geely Group, Lotus.

LEVC’s TX is a range-extended electric vehicle – which means the vehicle is only ever driven by its powerful electric motor. However, there is a small petrol engine onboard which can top-up the battery, should the driver be unable to charge. This technology gives drivers a range of up to 377 miles and a zero-emissions range of 80 miles.