Last week, I reported on Shelby Super Cars (SSCs) plan to release what will become the world’s fastest electric car, the Ultimate Aero EV.
Since then, the company has been subject to intense speculation that some of it’s claims about the EVs performance were, how can I put this, a trifle over ambitious. In fact, a growing majority of critics have publicly ridiculed Shelby’s claim that the Aero’s battery will feature a 10 minute re-charge capability via a 110v outlet, saying that it simply defies the laws of the known universe.
In the face of a mass muttering and rolling of eyes, (whatever that looks like), SSC has executed a swift U-turn and revised its earlier announcement. In a hastily published press release, Shelby first downgraded its claims to a more feasible 220v service. The company then back-pedalled even further, and removed all references to the voltage source.
In advance of the upcoming superspeedway demonstration of the Ultimate Aero EV, it remains to be seen whether SSC’s volte-face will severely damage the company’s credibility, or simply ramp up the hype another notch.
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Imagine that an EV company that is stretching the truth about their product.
Imagine that an EV company that is stretching the truth about their product.
That Shelby even calls its SSC a “production car” is a stretch.
That Shelby even calls its SSC a “production car” is a stretch.
What happens to fools (investors) and their money?
What happens to fools (investors) and their money?
I do believe the SSC on this one. However, in my research, which is by no means comprehensive, I have learned that the latest in Lithium battery technology, combined with high-voltage computer controlled charging, makes 1-2 hour full vehicle recharge times possible. Some claim 80% charges in as little as 30 minutes…
Combine this with ultra-capacitors (which are the RAM [data storage] of energy storage as far as speed of charge/discharge) and you may actually have a functional 10-minute recharge. But I highly doubt from a 110v household extension cord… I see melted wires and house fires…
I do believe the SSC on this one. However, in my research, which is by no means comprehensive, I have learned that the latest in Lithium battery technology, combined with high-voltage computer controlled charging, makes 1-2 hour full vehicle recharge times possible. Some claim 80% charges in as little as 30 minutes…
Combine this with ultra-capacitors (which are the RAM [data storage] of energy storage as far as speed of charge/discharge) and you may actually have a functional 10-minute recharge. But I highly doubt from a 110v household extension cord… I see melted wires and house fires…
Clarification: I believe that a 10-minute recharge is possible, but only with a highly sophisticated high-voltage charger and the use of ultra-capacitors. Not 110v.
Clarification: I believe that a 10-minute recharge is possible, but only with a highly sophisticated high-voltage charger and the use of ultra-capacitors. Not 110v.
imho I for one hope that SSC pushes forward with it’s intentions as a primo performance EV maker. Remember that many performance and efficiency optimisations which are developed in the racing world are in turn trickled down and implemented in road going production lines.
Which brings me to my idea,
Why not start a race series based purely on EV’s?
This would catapult innovation beyond imagination! Especially in the states where you guys are racing fanatics beyond reason….
Regards to all,
imho I for one hope that SSC pushes forward with it’s intentions as a primo performance EV maker. Remember that many performance and efficiency optimisations which are developed in the racing world are in turn trickled down and implemented in road going production lines.
Which brings me to my idea,
Why not start a race series based purely on EV’s?
This would catapult innovation beyond imagination! Especially in the states where you guys are racing fanatics beyond reason….
Regards to all,
Predictable. While I appreciate SSC’s intentions to build such a dream machine, it’s pretty clear from their behavior in announcing the Aero EV’s capabilities that the whole thing is pretty much vaporware at this point – I think some junior marketing person there must have gotten a little too eager to get publicity (and funding?)…
Predictable. While I appreciate SSC’s intentions to build such a dream machine, it’s pretty clear from their behavior in announcing the Aero EV’s capabilities that the whole thing is pretty much vaporware at this point – I think some junior marketing person there must have gotten a little too eager to get publicity (and funding?)…
Wonder who is behind it all? It almost looks like they want to give EV a bad reputation
Nick
Electricnick.com
Wonder who is behind it all? It almost looks like they want to give EV a bad reputation
Nick
Electricnick.com