Go Green And Receive An iPhone

With the price of gas and our reliance on foreign oil it comes as no surprise that we are finally starting to see mass produced electric vehicles. As electric vehicles become more popular the cost of them should get driven down but what will it take to get people to actually purchase an electric car? Well, BG Automotive Group has a plan. BG Automotive Group has a brand new neighborhood electric vehicle called the C100 that they believe will be a huge success. The company intends to ramp up production on the C100 to 100,000 vehicles by the end of 2010.

"The current state of the economy makes it the perfect time to introduce the C100, America's first mass-produced Neighborhood Electric Vehicle," said Barry Bernsten, president of BG Automotive Group.

The C100 will be able to travel 60 to 120 miles per charge depending on the driving situation. A huge drawback is the fact that the vehicle is a neighborhood electric vehicle, simply meaning by law it isn't allowed to go very fast. Some state and federal laws will prohibit it from driving on certain roads as well. The vehicle is a four-door, four-passenger hatchback that is emissions free. Each model will be fully loaded with power steering, power brakes, air-conditioning, front-wheel drive and an onboard charger with a 30-foot cord that will allow owners to plug into a standard 110V or 220V outlet. The vehicle will range in price from $15,995 to $17,995. If that isn't enough, BG Automotive Group thought that a free in-dash 8GB iPhone should come standard to supply music, navigation and hands-free phone capabilities. If an 8GB iPhone isn't enough for you, they have a 16GB upgrade available. Does throwing an iPhone into the deal make an electric car purchase any easier? I think it depends on each person's unique situation. Look at it this way, everyone loves the iPhone and it looks great on the standard features list so why not throw it in with the package? [via Washington Times]

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