Rinspeed UC?: Quirky Electric Micro Car Concept to Bow in Geneva

It's hard to imagine a Geneva Motor Show without an out-there concept from Frank Rinderkneckt and his Rinspeed brand. And true enough, the Swiss firm will perform the world debut of the all-electric "UC?", a concept micro car that is said to introduce a new mobility concept that integrates individual car ownership and public transportation.

And what exactly does that mean, we hear you ask? Well, according to the Swiss automobile and concept car maker, the UC? features an advanced railcar loading system that allows the driver to cover long distances by train.

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Protoscar to Show LAMPO2 All-Electric Roadster Concept at Geneva

A year after the unveiling of its LAMPO concept study at the 2009 Geneva Salon, and Protoscar is returning to the international Swiss motor show this year with a new take on its all-electric roadster study.

Aptly named LAMPO², the two-seater model features a newly designed aerodynamic body that retains the previous study's rear wheel covers as well as a refreshed interior that boasts a large digital instrument panel.

More importantly though, the Swiss-based design company claims that weight, aerodynamics and the efficiency of individual components of the BRUSA electric drivetrain have been further optimized.

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