Will New York Limos Become Electric Cars?

September 22, 2011

It’s no secret that the transportation industry is changing. We’ve seen and read about all types of cars transforming into new, one-of-a-kind limousines.

Simpler days of black stretch, or hummer Limos being seen all over the streets are slowly sizzling out.

Cedar Lake, Indiana, is joining in those changes. The Town Council approved a grant that enables it to buy an electric car.

That’s right, a full-electric car!

Cedar Lake is one of 13 Lake County municipalities selected to receive the grant. The town will use the grant to obtain a Think car, which has a travel capacity of nearly 100 miles per electrical charge. The grant means the town will pay only $10 in town money toward the car.

Is this really what transportation is coming to? Will the basic New York limousine that we’ve become accustomed to fade out and become replaced with new, electric vehicles?

Get more details on nwitimes.com.

Out with the New York Limo. In with the Limousine Luxury in a Longer Leaf?

September 17, 2011

Companies are starting to build limos out of any type of cars lately. Stretch a Corvette? Maximize a Mini? Super size a SUV? You got it.

But, stretching a Nissan Leaf? Apparently, it can happen.

Imperial Coach Builders of Springfield, Mo., will begin making Leaf conversions this month with an eye toward supplying zero-emission limos to green-conscious fleet customers.

Stretch Leaf Limos are Hitting the Market

The Leaf had to be torn apart to figure out where it could be cut in half without interfering with the battery structure. The company is working with Liberty Electric Cars, an electric-vehicle conversion firm in the United Kingdom, to help with this.

Until then, a standard New York limo, or party bus will still be the special transportation for your special occasion.

Read the full article on CNet.com.

Move Over New York Limo: Welcome a Super Limo in Britain?

September 13, 2011

Limousines are common in New York. But, a super limo?

British based car manufacturer, Eterniti, is due to reveal the world’s first super SUV Limo at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The limo style vehicle will be hand made in London, with production on the vehicle due to begin early next year.

The body of the new super limo will be based on the Porsche Cayenne, although it will be a practical alternative to the traditional limousine we are used to seeing. The model will offer the option to be both a self drive and chauffeur vehicle.

The Eterniti Hemera SUV Limo

Will New York welcome a super limo in the feature? Only time will tell, but in the mean time, the New York limousines that we know will continue proving special transportation for special moments.

Read the full story about the super SUV Limo in CarsForStars.