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Electron (vehicle)
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The Electron was an American concept automobile built in 1977 by American Motors Corporation (AMC).
The experimental three-passenger commuter "city car" was designed for short-trip urban transportation. The clamshell-style roof swung back on rear-mounted pivots for entry and egress.
The Electron was based on previous development of the AMC Amitron. Powered by a lightweight lithium battery system, the Electron was designed in anticipation of further advances in electronic technologies.
- Wheelbase: 60 inches (1524 mm)
- Length: 85 (2159)
- Width: 69.5 (1765)
- Height: 46 (1168)
The Electron (along with the AM Van, Grand Touring, Concept I, Concept II, and Jeep II) constituted AMC's "Concept 80" program. This was a nationwide tour of idea cars to highlight American Motors' role in the future car markets.
American Motors Corporation Press Release dated 1977.
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| Rambler | Ambassador by Rambler • American • Classic • Marlin • Rambler Six • Rambler Rebel |
| Military & Commercial | AMC Mighty Mite • AM General Division |
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| Rambler & AMC concept cars | XR-400 • Rambler Tarpon • AMC Cavalier • AMC AMX-GT • Amitron • Electron |
| Affiliated with | American Motors Corporation • AM General • Australian Motor Industries • Chrysler • Hudson • IKA-Renault • Jeep • Kelvinator • Nash Motors • Nash-Kelvinator • Rambler • Renault • Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos |
| People | Roy Abernethy • Edmund E. Anderson • A.E. Barit • François Castaing • Roy D. Chapin Jr. • Richard E. Cross • Robert B. Evans • George W. Mason • Gerald C. Meyers • George W. Romney • Helene Rother • Richard A. Teague |
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