THEIR ELECTRIC SUBMACHINE GUN DIDN'T WORK OUT

COMRADES, IT'S GREEN ON THE OUTSIDE BUT RED ON THE INSIDE 

The  Russian firm famed for that quality product, the AK-47 assault rifle, is offering a retro- electric 1970's "supercar" to compete with Tesla.

The Kalashnikov Concern holding company, says the CV-1 prototype, based on a 1977 Soviet hatchback model, has a revolutionary inverter,and a recharge range of 217 miles.

"This technology will let us stand in the ranks of global electric car producers such as Tesla and be their competitor," the Kalashnikov press office said, according to state news agency RIA Novosti. "We were inspired by the experience of global market leaders in developing our concept."

Kalashnikov has recently forayed into civilian product areas like umbrellas and cellphone covers.

Some commenters on Kalashnikov's Facebook page were skeptical of the venture into electric cars, though.

"Your tanks are great, but it would be better if you stayed away from cars," a user commented (Agence France-Presse/London Guardian, Aug. 23). — CC