TUM Electromobility Concept Car Frame (IMAGE)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

TUM Electromobility Concept Car Frame

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This rendering shows the inner frame of a concept car in the works at TUM, the Technische Universitaet Muenchen. The TUM Science Center for Electromobility is on track to present a driveable concept car at the next Frankfurt auto show, IAA 2011. The so-called "Project MUTE" concept is a subcompact electric car designed for competitive performance in urban settings, optimized for total lifetime cost and sustainability. The Science Center for Electromobility is part of a comprehensive initiative to accelerate development of electric vehicles, which includes collaborative projects in Singapore and China.

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