The Tulip was PSA"s vision of the future in 1995. The Tulip was an attempt to create the ultimate electric city car capable of seating two people in comfort. Developed between Peugeot and Citroen, the Tulip was equipped with an electronic ventilation and heating system, automatically adjusting the interior temperature according to the current temperature. With a top speed of 46 miles per hour, the Tulip was mainly controlled by a remote control resembling a telephone. The remote opened and closed the sliding doors and toggled other functions.
Combining the best features of public and private transport, no Tulip is owned by any one driver. Instead, you subscribe to the service, and when you need a car, you either ’phone and reserve one or go to your nearest Tulip rank. A roof-mounted lamp tells you whether the car is in service or being recharged.
Powered by a 9.6kW electric motor, the Tulip has a top speed of 70 kph and a range of 80 km. The Tulip has been seen wearing both Citroën and Peugeot badges.
Sources: Concept Car Central; www.citroenet.org.uk
Images: Peugeot
