SSC Back Pedal on World’s Fastest EV (Now Almost Believable)

Andrew Williams — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:22:50 +0000

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.

SSC to Produce World’s Fastest Electric Car - Could Run ‘Several Years Between Charging’

Andrew Williams — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:38:59 +0000

SSC, the producers of the world’s fastest production car, the Ultimate Aero, has announced plans for an all-electric version of the record breaking model. The Ultimate Aero EV (Electric Vehicle) is currently in development, with a 500 bhp version slated for release as early as late 2009 and a 1000 bhp 4WD EV also under consideration.

Sounds impressive huh? However, that’s not all… the press release also states “the drive train under development will feature a revolutionary power source allowing for extended time between charging intervals with the possibility of several years between charging.”

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SSC Back Pedal on World’s Fastest EV (Now Almost Believable)

SSC to Produce World’s Fastest Electric Car - Could Run ‘Several Years Between Charging’