We've seen solar, hydrogen, electric and hybrid propulsion systems in recent car designs – but until now we haven't seen one that uses saltwater.
Lichtenstein-based NanoFlowcell AG has developed the Quant e-Sportlimousine, a vehicle that is powered by a saltwater flow cell system which drives four electric motors.
The Quant e-Sportlimousine can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 2.8 seconds and can reach a top speed of 217.5mph. That puts it in the same performance bracket as the McLaren P1.
Two 200 litre water tanks enable the car to travel an impressive 373 miles.
The vehicle's saltwater drive technology has now been given the green light for use on European roads, after making its debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show.
Hydrogen fuel cells work in a similar way to this new technology, only the liquid used to store energy is saltwater.
The company behind the car says it has big plans for the system– not just in the automotive sector, but in the rail, aviation and maritime sectors, as well as in the arena of domestic energy.
But if you're one of our car breakdown cover insurance customers keen to get their hands on a saltwater-driven car, you may have to wait some time. The Quant e-Sportlimousine is not yet ready for production, and in any case, experts believe it may cost up to £1m.
It could take some time for the saltwater technology to trickle down to more affordable car designs.
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