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Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Rolls Royce , Green Daily 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom - Click above for high-res image gallery Yes, an electric Rolls-Royce. And why not? The torque curve of an electric motor - making maximum pulling power right at zero RPM - would seem to suit the RR mission perfectly, as would the distinct lack of noise, vibration and harshness. Sounds like a match made in heaven, no? Well, of course there are issues to overcome, not the least of which is sourcing a suitably large battery for the three-ton Phantom sedan. According to Auto Express in the U.K., that battery pack would feature lithium ion cells, which happens to be the same technology used by parent company BMW in its electric Mini E. These rumors aren't exactly new - we last heard of an electric Roller about a year ago - but this time the addition of a possible range extender is mentioned for the first time. More here: Rumormill: Electric Rolls-Royce Phantom... http://www.depozitul.net/2009/09/rumor...