Pininfarina will build electric cars

The companies will invest about 150 million euros in the 50-50 joint venture to build 15,000 vehicles a year. The four-seat Pininfarina electric car will provide a 250km range in city driving and is designed to operate for more than 200,000km.

The car will feature battery technology Bollorè has spent 15 years developing. What makes Bollorè so-called Lithium Metal Polymer technology different from traditional Lithium Ion technology is that each battery cell is electronically protected by passive and active systems that constantly monitor operating efficiency, voltage and temperature of each element. The cells are encased in a steel container to prevent damage.