Topic: Arunas' #560 SOLVED: 1997 University of Patras "E-240 RIO"

[DeAutogids]

Is it from Padras and named after a song by Duran Duran, Rio?

[Arunas]

Is it from Padras and named after a song by Duran Duran, Rio?

Locked for you for a more exact answer!

[DeAutogids]

The University of Patras made a prototype electrical car. It was called Rio after a resort next to this university. I understand the Greek branch of Nissan (Teocar) was involved in it.

[Arunas]

The University of Patras made a prototype electrical car. It was called Rio after a resort next to this university. I understand the Greek branch of Nissan (Teocar) was involved in it.

Absolutely right!

Locked until your next reply to get an exact model name:

X-XXX Rio by University of Patras

[Arunas]

Open for all!

[Paul Jaray]

E-240 Rio by University of Patras?
If I'm right, I still think it should be DeAutogids' point...I just Googled "university of Patras" plus "Citycar" and found that name.

[Arunas]

E-240 Rio by University of Patras?
If I'm right, I still think it should be DeAutogids' point...I just Googled "university of Patras" plus "Citycar" and found that name.

Exactly! You've found it!
I'll give both a single point. DeAutogids was too close and you've found the complete name! Well done!

[Paul Jaray]

 
Nice!

[DeAutogids]

According to my Greek source it was based on previous work on the Neorion Bicini. He calls it a blatant copy

[Oguerrerob]

Rio E-240 Electric Car at 1st ECO Rally Athens 1997 Greece