Maybe it's old news but I haven't seen this before:

http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/la-hy-throttle26sep26,0,897243.story?coll=la-home-middleright

I won't be buying and lithium would've been a nicer touch since the batteries are kept up high but still cool to see more and more ideas take shape. Does use the NuVinci transmission though...

With its midcentury modern profile and $7,500 price tag

I'll pass.