Porchea and Ferrari are both working on one as well. Although I think Ferrari will probably do a hybrid first.
On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 3:43 AM, Martin Baxter <martinbaxt...@gmail.com>wrote: > > > I'm impressed. > > But the Veyron still owns the better part of me. > > > On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Mr. Worf <hellomahog...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> >> Tesla May Get Some Company: The Supercar Goes Electric >> >> *CHARGE!* SLS AMG E-Cell has an electric motor powering each of the >> wheels. 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