Green GT unveils racer at Energissima
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A while back we clued you in on some cool solar-powered tire warmers created by an outfit operating under the moniker, Green GT. Well, it seems the Swiss-based group has even greater ambitions and today they will unveil their all-electric race car prototype at the Swiss Show of Renewable Energy and New Technologies, Energissima. The FIA-spec carbon chassis is home to two water-cooled 100 kW motors said to provide for 1,475 lb ft of torque up to 100 mph, decreasing to 590 lb ft until it tops out at 170 mph. The weight is kept down to 1,896 lbs despite two separate 30 kWh lithium ion polymer battery packs on board. The slicks are mounted on magnesium wheels and Brembo brakes are used to slow things down. These guys seem really into solar panels as they have Flexcells mounted on each side despite the fact that the amount of energetic contribution they bring to the package is minimal.
Of course, while some cars are content to just race against a clock, competing against other drivers is usually a bit more exciting. The Green GT guys agree and after they thoroughly test this prototype over the summer, they plan on building a small fleet of between 20 and 25 vehicles, with an eye towards establishing a European series. Once energy storage improves though, they'd like to go up against their carbon-fueled counterparts in the various LMP2 endurance series.
Gallery: Green GT prototype
[Source: CarPlatform]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ernie 7:23PM (4/24/2009)
"1,475 lb ft of torque up to 100 mph"
Jesus christ! That thing ought to be able to do a quarter mile in what, 6, maybe 7 seconds? The White Zombie (see: plasmaboyracing.com) could manage 11 seconds at that weight and half the torque.
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Chris M 6:15PM (4/24/2009)
Equip this baby with quick swappable battery packs so it won't spend too long recharging in a pit stop, and it could seriously challenge the gassers in almost any race.
That would be kinda fun, seeing a 3 way match between the top gasser, the top diesel, and the top electric...
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Ernie 7:52PM (4/24/2009)
You do realize that there's sanctioned races held which are short enough to not require pit stops, right? :)
Go to proev.com to see the first modern electric to win such an event, back in 2007.