TREV Electric Vehicle Shows Green Future Radical Australian battery car

Say G’day to Trev, another answer to the future of green transport. Trev (which stands for Two-Seater Renewable Energy Vehicle) has been developed by the University of South Australia with efficiency in mind and returns an impressive top speed of 120km/h and a range of 150km from its 40kg lithium ion polymer batteries – the same type used in mobile phones.

Claiming to be five times as energy efficient as a more conventional new car and ten times as cost effective, the three-wheeled machine derives its amazing abilities from its aluminium and glass-fibre construction as it tips the scales at just 300kg. This featherweight approach also allows a 0-100km/h time of just 10 seconds.

Trev’s future developments are planned to include solar panels incorporated into its roof and its three-wheeled status (using featherweight alloys and low rolling resistance tyres) classes it as a motorcycle meaning you will only need a motorcycle license to drive one. With room for two occupants and an overnight bag each, the interior arrangements are very motorcycle-esque too, but the creators say this not only improves visibility for the driver but also makes the vehicle even more efficient.