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Kumho Fortis - What if a tire manufacturer made an electric SUV?

by Jeremy Korzeniewski (RSS feed) on Jul 31st, 2009 at 7:59AM

Kumho Fortis concept - Click above for high-res image gallery According to Korean tire manufacturer Kumho, our future may yet be filled with SUVs after all. Unlike yesteryear's gas-guzzling behemoths, though, tomorrow's multi-purpose vehicles will be fully electric and powered by lithium ion battery packs. Being a tire company, it comes as little surprise that Kumho's Fortis concept SUV would feature body panels molded from recycled rubber for an eco-friendly twist. Another interesting exterior bit are the front light clusters inspired by Korean glass sculptures.Underneath the SUV-shaped... Read More

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