Itaipu Binacional and PTI developing new electric car in Paraguay

Itaipu Binacional and Parque Tecnologico de Itaipu (PTI) are said to be in the planning stages of developing a second electric car in Paraguay, following on from the Aguara electric prototype car. The new small family electric car will be able to travel 100km-120km on a full battery charge, reaching a maximum speed of 100km/h. The ultimate aim is to depend less on imported fuels.
March 15, 2013 Read time: 1 min
7230 Itaipu Binacional and Parque Tecnologico de Itaipu (7229 PTI) are said to be in the planning stages of developing a second electric car in Paraguay, following on from the Aguara electric prototype car.

The new small family electric car will be able to travel 100km-120km on a full battery charge, reaching a maximum speed of 100km/h. The ultimate aim is to depend less on imported fuels.

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