I must say, there are a lot of great things coming from France in the electric car world. Take, for example, the Lumeneo Smera. It is a hybrid of two concepts demonstrated in the Tango and the VentureOne. This in-line two-seater will tilt into turns, enhancing maneuverability and create an exciting driving experience.  The Smera will have a top speed of 80 mph, a 0-60 mph time of 8.0 seconds, and a 90 mile ev range.  Lumeneo’s complete specifications are listed in the table below.  Lumeneo plans to producer 250 units in 2009 for the European market.  Price is in the range of 30 to 40,000 euros.

Here is the official Lumeneo promotional video:

Lumeneo Smera Specifications from Lumeneo Website:

DIMENSIONS
Doors / Seats	2 / 1+1
Length / width / height	2380 / 800 / 1450 (8 /2.6/4.8)	mm /feet
Wheelbase	1700 / 5.7	mm /feet
Track	655 / 2.1	mm /feet
Steering diameter	7 / 23.3	m /feet
Maximum tilting angle	25	°
Boot volume	70 / 150	liters
Weight (with batteries)	350 / 770	kg / lbs
Pneumatic dimensions	145/70 R14
MOTORISATION
Technology	Brushless electric motors with permanent magnets
Max Power	30 / 40	kW / Hp
Max Torque on wheels	1 000	Nm
Max Voltage	144	V
Technology	Lithium
Capacity	10	kWh
Battery weight	~80 / 180	kg / lbs
PERFORMANCES
Max speed	130 / 80	kph / mph
0-100 kph / 0 – 60 mph	8.0	s
RANGE	150 / 90	km / miles