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Loremo AG Shows Off Bodywork for 100+ MPG Vehicle

‘Loremo AG revises the look of its high MPG vehicle.’ -

Loremo AG’s highly efficient Loremo LS and Loremo GT have been profiled several occasions time on DailyTech. When discussions started to brew about the vehicles, the topic quickly turned to fuel economy and then to their styling.

There was no mistaking the bodywork for something other than futuristic with its low-slung profile, glass roof, and long, aerodynamic tail. With Loremo coming closer to providing a road going version of its vehicle, it made changes to the vehicle exterior to make it more feasible for production.

While the overall shape is quite familiar, changes have been made to provide more interior space for passengers — this came as a result of increases to the height and width of the vehicle. The vehicle’s long tail now slopes down further and is capped off by larger, round taillights instead of the tiny slits of the concept car.

“At the same time, we have managed to keep the low air resistance level despite of the now larger front surface,” added Loremo AG in a press release. “The new stylistic featuring will thus effectively solve the problem of reconciling air drag and aesthetics.”

The vehicle will be available in three versions: the Loremo LS, GT and EV. The Loremo LS features a 20 HP, two cylinder diesel engine, a 100 MPH top speed, and fuel economy of 120 MPG. The Loremo GT gets a 36 HP, three cylinder diesel engine, a 125 MPH top speed, and fuel economy of around 80 MPG.

Finally, Loremo AG will offer a zero emissions version in the form of the Loremo EV. The Loremo EV features a 20 kW electric motor and has a top speed of 106 MPH. The vehicle has a driving range of 90 miles thanks to its lithium-ion battery pack and relatively light (1,300 pounds) curb weight.

The Loremo LS, GT, and EV will retail for roughly $17,200, $23,580, and $47,200 respectively when they launch in 2009.

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