DeLorean teases ‘Back to the Future’-style comeback as electric vehicle

DeLorean Motor Firm seems to be taking one other shot at going “Again To the Future,” teasing plans to reinvent itself as a maker of electrical autos.

DeLorean, greatest identified for the looks of its iconic however ill-fated automotive within the 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox., launched a 15-second teaser video this week hinting at its upcoming plans.

“The Future was by no means promised. Reimagine right this moment,” the corporate stated on Twitter.

The quick clip options the silhouette of a automotive with the DeLorean’s distinctive gull-wing doorways. In an accompanying tweet, the corporate talked about the “premiere of the DeLorean in 2022” and hashtags suggesting the reboot will probably be an electrical automobile.

DeLorean Motor Firm’s web site has few different particulars about what the general public can anticipate from the relaunch. However officers stated the agency is planning to arrange its international headquarters at Port San Antonio in Texas.

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The unique DeLorean was featured within the 1985 movie “Again to the Future.”
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“In an more and more aggressive electrical automobile market, San Antonio is able to lead,” San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg stated in an announcement. “By planning to ascertain their international headquarters in San Antonio, DeLorean is validating the expertise, strategic preparation, and flexibility our area gives for EV producers to thrive.”

DeLorean stated its arrival in San Antonio was “contingent on closing approvals of varied incentive packages,” the San Antonio Categorical-Information reported. The corporate stated its relaunch will assist 450 jobs throughout “govt, administration, and engineering roles.”

DeLorean hasn’t launched any particulars in regards to the electrical automobile itself. In its present type, the corporate gives providers and assist for the remaining DeLorean autos on the street.

The corporate didn't instantly return a request for remark.

Whereas the DeLorean has maintained a novelty attraction because of its “Again To The Future” roots, simply 9,000 of the autos had been ever produced. The unique firm struggled for years earlier than going bankrupt in 1982.

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