Rolls-Royce plans to introduce an electric Phantom in 2010

November 22nd, 2009 admin
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Last year Rolls-Royce CEO Tom Purves hinted that the luxury automaker might introduce an electric car, but now a source inside the company has confirmed that an electric version of their flagship Phantom is planned for late 2010. This will give them plenty of time before the 2012 London Olympics to get things rolling. While the Tesla has already dispelled the notion that electric cars are little more that glorified golf carts, an electric Rolls-Royce probably sounds pretty absurd at first. But if you think about it, this move actually makes sense on several levels…


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