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The Lucas Electric Taxi is a prototype electric vehicle first shown to the public last the British Motor Show in 1975.

Developed by British electronics company Lucas and Ogle Design, the battery powered car featured a 50 bhp 216 volt motor and incorporates regenerative braking. The lead acid battery pack^[1] is designed for charging in situ or by exchanging for a ready charged set.^[2]

The Electric Taxi is front wheel drive and has a claimed range of 100 miles and a top speed of 50mph.^[3]

References

^ "The Future shapes up". Autocar. 143 (4121): 36. 1 November 1975.
^ "Taxi trendsetter". Autocar. 143 (4120): 21. 25 October 1975.
^ World Cars 1976. The Automobile Club of Italy. p. 41.

[1] "The Future shapes up". Autocar. 143 (4121): 36. 1 November 1975.

[2] "Taxi trendsetter". Autocar. 143 (4120): 21. 25 October 1975.

[3] World Cars 1976. The Automobile Club of Italy. p. 41.

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