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MALOUDA: ELECTRIC BLUE Posted on: Fri 25 Feb 2011
Florent Malouda could become a Cobham trendsetter given the interest generated in the nippy attacker's nippy new car.
The France international has become the first player to regularly arrive at training in an electric-powered vehicle and as he told the Official Chelsea Website this week, he is pleased with both the environmental benefits that brings and the on-road experience.
The car in question is a white, two-seater manufactured by the company Tesla, and immediately drew attention next to many bigger, darker and noisier models in the car park.
'The other players were asking questions about that "funny car",' Malouda says, 'but I explained the performance and when you drive it is like a normal sports car but when you switch on the engine it is really silent, so it impresses everyone.
'When I met the CEO of Tesla I wasn't really aware of the possibilities of the existing technology, but when I had the opportunity to try if for one week I realised that it was something good for the environment but also, in terms of performance and the way I use my car, it really fits everyday life.
'It is amazing that you can drive a normal car and produce zero carbon emissions. I don't want to go back to my petrol car and I can't wait for the family model to come out.'
Malouda's initial concerns about battery life soon disappeared and he usually charges it once a week despite using it almost every day. He won't be surprised if soon there are similar cars parked next to his at Cobham.
Malouda's car
'We have a lot of tall guys and I don't know whether they can fit in the car,' he smiles, 'but of course there is a lot of interest and I think that it is the future. That is why I really encourage everybody if they have the opportunity to drive any sort of electric car.
'You change the way you drive as well. You drive really cool and you feel like you are doing a big plus for the environment.'
http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2302250,00.html
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