...Unless widening the body to fit the track would
add frontal area. Putting a wide body on a car designed for a narrower track is what we're used to seeing.
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The concept vehicle, developed as part of the Visio.M (Visionary Mobility) project, uses windows made of LEXAN resin, a polycarbonate (PC) material made by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC). Compared to conventional glass, using the LEXAN windows reduces weight by over 13 kg and extends driving range by up to two km. Polycarbonate’s superior insulating properties reduce demands on the car’s heating and air conditioning system, and make possible up to 15 additional kilometers in extended range. The concept EV weighs 450 kg (without battery), and has a 15 kW motor.......................
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The Saudis are turning petroleum into glazing?
'Up to' seven times the saving from insulation vs weight savings?
992lb/20hp? It's a flyweight
I included the first picture, then edited it out because I couldn't be completely sure.