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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
I'm really looking forward to seeing more of the VLC v4 - the new aluminum frame, the battery pack location(s), how the new open front wheels and the totally fixed front wheel fairings (they used to pivot with the steering). I am totally happy that they are moving toward an electric drivetrain (with a serial hybrid genset optional?). The VLC v4 looks great, and the actual car will (probably) look even better than the models and renderings.
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Apparently the aluminum monicoque chassis I saw under construction was indeed the v4. I just jumped to the conclusion that it was to have the usual steerable wheel fairings. It is a wider car, with more interior room. The double wall construction looks very strong and the aluminum cross members are going to make for good crash intrusion protection.
It is a very interesting operation, but a bit difficult to figure out where they are going with it.