Electric Supercar 0-60 2.5 Secs 208 mph 10 Min Charge!
January 26, 2009 by admin
Shelby Super Cars (SSC) has published a revised version of its recent press release regarding their electric vehicle program. For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about it’s the crazy fast Ultimate Aero EV which is claimed to have 1000 hp and 800 lb‐ft of torque giving it a 0 to 60 mph time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 208 mph.
Their craziest claim of being able to recharge their Ultimate Aero EV in ten minutes from an ordinary 110V outlet has now been changed to “…SSC’s “Charge on the Run™” onboard charging system allows for 10 minute full battery recharges on a 220V service.” That’s still crazy talk and I pity the fool that believes it.
However, it’s good to see that SSC is aware of how incredible their claims are and will attempt to transform that doubt into a huge publicity opportunity with a demonstration of their All-Electric Scalable Powertrain (AESP) technology at one of America’s superspeedways. Company owner Jerod Shelby and some “notable” drivers will complete high-speed laps punctuated by 10 minute battery-recharging pitstops. I look forward to them doing so and I have reserved the very hat I shall be muching on if they pull it off.
PRESS RELEASE:
SSC ANNOUNCES ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN AND ULTIMATE AERO EV SPECIFICATIONS.
WEST RICHLAND, WA (01/22/09) ‐ Shelby SuperCars (SSC) released today the details of its revolutionary All‐Electric Scalable Powertrain, the AESP. SSC will incorporate its AESP into the current Ultimate Aero to create the Ultimate Aero EV. Being the “World’s Fastest Production Car,” SSC decided the Ultimate Aero to be the perfect high visibility outlet to demonstrate the capabilities of its new Green powertrain. Directly following the debut of the Ultimate Aero EV, SSC will conduct a live media event to showcase the capabilities of its revolutionary Green powertrain.
SSC will display its AESP in the Ultimate Aero EV in order to prove that electric‐powered vehicles will not only match but also provide more linear power (electric motors have 100% torque at 0 RPM) and overall performance than internal combustion cars. The Ultimate Aero EV utilizes a twin motor AESP producing an astounding 1000 hp and 800 lb‐ft of torque enabling it to rocket to 60 mph in a mere 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 208 mph. Not only does the Ultimate Aero EV have a range of 150‐200 miles on a single charge, but SSC’s “Charge on the Run™” onboard charging system allows for 10 minute full battery recharges on a 220V service. SSC’s 3‐speed automatic transmission transfers the Ultimate Aero EV’s power to its wheels and achieves electronically controlled shift times of .24 s. The entire AESP is liquid cooled allowing it to run for extended periods of time at peak performance with no overheating issues.
SSC’s Green division, SSC Green, Inc., will provide packaged solutions of its AESP to a wide variety of applications ranging from 200 horsepower for economy and midsize cars, to 500 horsepower for light trucks and SUVs, and up to 1200 horsepower for delivery trucks, heavy‐duty equipment, buses and military vehicles.
SSC expects to roll out its first full‐scale, pre‐production Ultimate Aero EV in second quarter 2009. Ultimate Aero EV deliveries will start as early as fourth quarter 2009. SSC will pursue the title of “World’s Fastest Production Electric Car” and conduct a marketing campaign consisting of international motor shows, magazine articles, TV appearances and live media events. Most importantly, SSC will conduct a live media event at one of America’s superspeedways to prove its claims. During this event SSC founder and lead designer, Jerod Shelby, and notable guests will drive laps at high speed pitting only to demonstrate the quick recharge times. SSC asks any interested media to send a request to AeroEVMedia@sscautos.com.
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