The Swiss Vivien Dettwiler from the Electric Vehicle Club of Switzerland was on the road with the 'Scout Vehicle' - a Clio électrique from 1994. During final assembly, it was fitted with an electric motor including control unit, charger and a nickel-cadmium battery pack. For the 2012 rally, the vehicle was upgraded with the latest battery technology. An 11 kW booster was also on board for accelerated charging. However, technology alone is not what counts in the 'Wave Trophy Europe', because ...