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Introducing the World’s Fastest Electric Vehicle

 

 

The guys at Shelby Supercars know a thing or two about defying odds and breaking records. Back in September, the fledgling company’s 1,183-HP Ultimate Aero jacked top-speed bragging rights from Bugatti’s 16-Cylinder, $1.8 million Veyron. But the Aero’s limited to just 50 examples, so the drawing board is particularly important to the West Richland, Washington-based manufacturer. Along with the 220 mph luxury sedan it’s got in the pipeline, SSC has announced plans to build a top-speed, 100 percent green supercar.

Details are scarce, but SSC says an Ultimate Aero EV prototype will be ready by February and it plans to roll out four production models by December. The company describes the Tesla destroyer as a “pollution-free, engineering marvel with an exotic supercar exterior.”

“I think we can do it faster, leaner and cleaner than any other manufacturer,” says company founder Jerod Shelby.

We know that at least one 500-HP electric motor is planned. SSC is exploring a twin-motor configuration that would yield twice the power while still emitting zilch. Rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants also are on the table. Particularly interesting is the power source for the drive train, which is said to allow for extended time between charging. That seems logical and realistic enough, but SSC went on to mention the possibility of several years between charging. Needless to say, several industry pundits think SSC has gone mad.

If SSC’s product plans and top-speed credentials are giving you goosebumps, now might be the time to invest. For the first time, SSC is opening themselves up to outside capital. The American supercar maker says most of the private investment will be spent on Ultimate Aero EV.

From Wired.com

Stackable Electric Car of the Future

The Smart Cities team at MIT has come up with a design for an electric, “stackable” automobile. Many have heard of the bicycle sharing programs in parts of Europe. Here’s a car sharing program that will solve the problem of traffic congestion. Not to mention it’s electric so it’s great for the environment. The wheels can rotate a full 360 degrees and also contain the suspension and motor for the vehicle creating a new type of passenger compartment. Say goodbye to seat belts. This car has “fingers” that will catch you in the case of an accident! What a great idea, as long as you don’t mind sharing.

Taken from engaget.com