Sure, the Tesla Roadster is a pretty fast electric car, I guess. But the Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero EV? Well, that’s going to be the fastest electric car in the world. I mean, just look at that thing!
It’s still in the design phase, but we do know that SSC has at least one 500-HP electric motor designed, and they’re considering sticking two of them in one car to create an insane, 1,000-HP beast that doesn’t emit a thing. Even more interesting is the drive train, which SSC claims uses a power source that allows for extended time between charges. Like years between charges. I’m not exactly sure how you’re going to power a 1,000-HP electric car with two motors for years between charges, but I’m certainly interested in seeing them try. This one is a few years off, but when it does hit, one thing will be for sure: you won’t be able to afford it. [Autopia, Jalopnik]
mastaflash
Friday, June 19, 2009 at 9:03 AMAs everyone is now aware, the PR writer apparently screwed up. The truth is that the Aero EV has the CAPABILITY to be charged in ten minutes, given the right charger is provided. Consider these items:
[i]AeroVironment, a company that helps build drones (unpiloted flying machines) for the U.S. military as well as earlier work on vehicles like the Sunraycer and the GM Impact, announced today that its ten-minute recharge demonstration of an Altair Nanotechnologies 35kWh battery pack was successful, and restored enough power to drive the car for two hours at 60 mph. [/i]
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/05/30/aerovironment-successfully-quick-charges-altair-nanotechnologie/
[i]The charging system is also a significant leap forward. The Terravolt system is a rapid recharge system allowing a bus to fully charge in 10 minutes. The Terravolt system can be installed along a bus route. This system facilitates buses to always stay on route and not have to go out of service to recharge at a maintenance station. A regular battery charge will last about 90 minutes for regular usage.[/i]
http://www.coloradogreentech.net/meetupblog/category/transportation/fuel-efficiency/:
It also appears to be attracting gov $ and private investors:
http://www.pinksheets.com/pink/quote/quote.jsp?symbol=ueec#getNews
http://www.pinksheets.com/pink/quote/quote.jsp?symbol=ueec#getNews
Aero EV is coming!