At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveiled the Lotus Ethos also known as the Lotus City Car. This ultra compact plug-in hybrid city car uses a range extending 1.2L three cylinder engine to provide a 307 mile range. In all electric mode the Ethos has a 37 mile range. This car is scheduled to go into production and become available to purchase at a price around $45,000 at the end of 2013, making it a 2014 model. The Lotus Ethos is slightly bigger than its rivals the Smart car or the Scion IQ. Top speed of the Ethos is expected to be in excess of 100 mph.
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