Comments on: AERO EV: Fastest Electric Car Specs Revealed! http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:55:06 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: erektinkerhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-122521 erektinker Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:37:34 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-122521 That is one beautiful car, but a minor nitpick.Any supercar is 100% wasteful. A supercar cannot be green at all. It's impossible as it is completely conspicuous consumption. Now if Shelby does make a powertrain that can work in different models of cars in general that's great, then as a result of that the Aero will have served a purpose, but for anyone buying an Aero, it is environmentally unfriendly to produce it in the first place. That is one beautiful car, but a minor nitpick.

Any supercar is 100% wasteful. A supercar cannot be green at all. It’s impossible as it is completely conspicuous consumption. Now if Shelby does make a powertrain that can work in different models of cars in general that’s great, then as a result of that the Aero will have served a purpose, but for anyone buying an Aero, it is environmentally unfriendly to produce it in the first place.

]]> By: kyleschenhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-121895 kyleschen Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:25:43 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-121895 very,very cool! i can't wait to meet up with a buddy and take one of these for a ride very,very cool! i can’t wait to meet up with a buddy and take one of these for a ride

]]> By: mastaflashhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-116632 mastaflash Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:45:43 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-116632 mastaflash said on February 3rd, 2009 at 10:28 pmYour comment is awaiting moderation.The latest revision says “onboard charging system allows for full battery recharges in as little as 10 minutes”. Charging an electric 10 min is possible, but you would require specialized equipment. Consider this:“The TerraVolt™ fast-charging energy storage system, including proprietary battery modules, battery management and energy optimization systems, is among the most innovative features of the HFC35. Designed and integrated right into Proterra’s composite body floor system, the TerraVolt™ system can be recharged by either using a Proterra rapid charge station for only minutes at route layovers, by plugging in overnight, or during operation from any form of APU. TerraVolt™ also has the ability to solely power a full battery-electric transit bus. This unique energy storage system is good for 10,000 total discharge cycles (estimated to last the life of the bus). Vehicle operators can realize up to $350,000 savings in total fuel expense savings over the 12-year life of the bus as compared to a conventional diesel bus. The all-composite vehicle body is 34′ 9″ in length and seats 37 passengers. ”http://www.proterraonline.com/pressrelease.asp?id=4They are using Altairnano bats btw.Also, anyone interested in investing in SSC can do so via United EcoEnergy (UEEC) which is purchasing up to 35% stake in SSC.http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=33558386masta mastaflash said on February 3rd, 2009 at 10:28 pm

Your comment is awaiting moderation.

The latest revision says “onboard charging system allows for full battery recharges in as little as 10 minutes”. Charging an electric 10 min is possible, but you would require specialized equipment. Consider this:

“The TerraVolt™ fast-charging energy storage system, including proprietary battery modules, battery management and energy optimization systems, is among the most innovative features of the HFC35. Designed and integrated right into Proterra’s composite body floor system, the TerraVolt™ system can be recharged by either using a Proterra rapid charge station for only minutes at route layovers, by plugging in overnight, or during operation from any form of APU. TerraVolt™ also has the ability to solely power a full battery-electric transit bus. This unique energy storage system is good for 10,000 total discharge cycles (estimated to last the life of the bus). Vehicle operators can realize up to $350,000 savings in total fuel expense savings over the 12-year life of the bus as compared to a conventional diesel bus. The all-composite vehicle body is 34′ 9″ in length and seats 37 passengers. ”

http://www.proterraonline.com/pressrelease.asp?id=4

They are using Altairnano bats btw.

Also, anyone interested in investing in SSC can do so via United EcoEnergy (UEEC) which is purchasing up to 35% stake in SSC.

http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=33558386

masta

]]> By: Aero EV: The Fastest Electric Car Ever - Just A Guy Thinghttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-116501 Aero EV: The Fastest Electric Car Ever - Just A Guy Thing Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:00:33 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-116501 [...] via: Inhabitat [...] [...] via: Inhabitat [...]

]]> By: istealllamashttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-116376 istealllamas Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:03:28 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-116376 Sign... me... up. Sign… me… up.

]]> By: adamdhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-116308 adamd Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:52:41 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-116308 It is possible to charge in 10 minutes, see wikipedia's blurb on EEStor .. Now these charging methods aren't available to the public and probably with a 220v it would take 5hrs...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EEStor It is possible to charge in 10 minutes, see wikipedia’s blurb on EEStor .. Now these charging methods aren’t available to the public and probably with a 220v it would take 5hrs…http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EEStor

]]> By: pongohttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-116244 pongo Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:21:59 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-116244 Recharging an electric car can be done in a few minutes if you simply exchange the battery pack. On the other hand, if they are purporting to rechange the battery pack in 10 minutes, I have considerable doubts. Just think of the amperage required. Just think of the diameter of the copper cables to handle that amperage. Recharging an electric car can be done in a few minutes if you simply exchange the battery pack.
On the other hand, if they are purporting to rechange the battery pack in 10 minutes, I have considerable doubts.
Just think of the amperage required. Just think of the diameter of the copper cables to handle that amperage.

]]> By: accobrahttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-116213 accobra Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:36:39 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-116213 Nothing has changed! The Shelby is still breaking the mould. Nothing has changed! The Shelby is still breaking the mould.

]]> By: sirkethttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-116196 sirket Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:32:04 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-116196 10 Minutes to charge a battery pack for a 150 mile drive on 220V service? No way- not buying it. The Tesla roadster has a 53kWh battery- assuming somthing similar (say 50kWh)you would need to put out 300 kilowatts for 10 minutes to charge the battery (assuming the battery chemistry could even handle that much power). 300 kilowatts @ 220 volts would be 1,364 AMPS. My entire house only has 200 amp service. Assuming I could get 1,364 amps I would need 6 complete sets of 3-wire (2 x 110V + 1 common) #0000 AWG wire (Each wire would be 1/2" thick- so 3 wires times 6 runs = 18 1/2" wires) just to power this thing. About the only way to charge this thing would be with a huge copper bus bar connected directly to the battery from one heck of a capacitor bank. It's completely unrealistic. 10 Minutes to charge a battery pack for a 150 mile drive on 220V service? No way- not buying it. The Tesla roadster has a 53kWh battery- assuming somthing similar (say 50kWh)you would need to put out 300 kilowatts for 10 minutes to charge the battery (assuming the battery chemistry could even handle that much power). 300 kilowatts @ 220 volts would be 1,364 AMPS. My entire house only has 200 amp service. Assuming I could get 1,364 amps I would need 6 complete sets of 3-wire (2 x 110V + 1 common) #0000 AWG wire (Each wire would be 1/2″ thick- so 3 wires times 6 runs = 18 1/2″ wires) just to power this thing. About the only way to charge this thing would be with a huge copper bus bar connected directly to the battery from one heck of a capacitor bank. It’s completely unrealistic.

]]> By: drumzhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-116190 drumz Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:44:20 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-116190 10 Minute Charge time? INSANE! If this car can be fully charged in 10 minutes, that would be the most profound leap in automotive technology since the advent of automobiles. If true, this would be getting BILLIONS of dollars of investment from all over the world. I think the charge time is more like 10 HOURS! 10 Minute Charge time? INSANE! If this car can be fully charged in 10 minutes, that would be the most profound leap in automotive technology since the advent of automobiles. If true, this would be getting BILLIONS of dollars of investment from all over the world. I think the charge time is more like 10 HOURS!

]]> By: organicwayhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/comment-page-1/#comment-116189 organicway Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:35:29 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/27/shelby-supercars-unveals-aero-ev-specs/#comment-116189 wow! that looks like a stuning car! wow!
that looks like a stuning car!

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