Man juices in a boil? No shame, that's Shelby Super Cars' Aero EV in pursuit of the "world's fastest production electric car" title. SSC just came
clean with the details behind its All-Electric Scalable Powertrain (AESP) producing 1,000 horsepower and 800 lb-ft of torque that rips the Aero EV
through 0 to 60 in just 2.5 seconds at a 208mph top speed. Compare that to the Tesla Roadster's 0-60 in 3.9 seconds (or 3.7 for the 2009 sport model)
and you'll understand all the hubbub, bub. Better yet, the 150-220 mile battery can be refilled in just 10 minutes (Tesla takes 3.5 hours) from a 220V
service thanks to what SSC calls its "Charge on the Run" onboard charging system -- something that nearly eliminates (or at least minimizes) the need
for a battery swapping infrastructure. The first full-scale, pre-production Ultimate Aero EV should be on the streets before June with production
deliveries expected in the fourth quarter. Now we just need a price.
moforn - 1-30-2009 at 03:39 AM
Wow, and that 800ft/lbs. is available at any rpm too, that's one of the cool things about electric motors. jonnynewbreed - 1-30-2009 at 07:16 AM
There was a show on in Canada called the nature of things last night that was talking about the electric car. Check out the tesla and the film "who
killed the electric car'clevohardcore - 1-30-2009 at 10:56 AM
When will this be a reality for everyone?JawnDiablo - 1-30-2009 at 12:41 PM
holy mackarel!Dave - 1-30-2009 at 01:12 PM
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Originally posted by clevohardcore
When will this be a reality for everyone?
