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Q. What type of batteries are used?
A. At this time we are using advanced lead acid. We have researched the other battery technologies, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion and others and found that they are either too expensive, not available unless you are GM or Toyota, the technology is just not there yet. Ask Tesla about their problems. We don't think that wiring a couple hundred computer batteries together is the answer. Although advanced lead acid batteries do not have quite the power density of some of the newer batteries, they are tried, true, proven and inexpensive. The E-Lectra-gt is upgradable as new batteries become available and economically viable. The motor and controlling circuitry would be compatible.
Q. How far will the E-Lectra-gt go on a charge?
A. Depends. The average in battery only mode should be 60 to 100 miles. A lot will depend on how you drive. The faster the acceleration or the higher the speed, the less range you will have. In the Hybrid mode, the car should be able to maintain at least 65 mph for an indefinite period of time, just fill up the gas tank.
Q. Why build a car from scratch and not just convert a regular gas powered car?
A. Gas powered cars were not designed to be electric. They are too heavy. Weight was not a real design consideration as all you have to do is use more gasoline to overcome the extra weight. Placement of the batteries is also important. They should be as close to the center and as low as possible. This way the car will be balanced and handle the way a sports car should. The option of taking out the motor and putting all the weight over or in front of the front suspension does not work nor does putting all the weight in the trunk.
Q. What is the top speed of the E-Lectra-gt?
A. Well over 100 mph.
Q. What about air conditioning?
A. Optional. The compressor unit runs off the DC power provided by the battery pack. Running the air will reduce the range in battery only mode but should have little effect in Hybrid mode.
Q. How strong is the composite body and chassis/platform?
A. Very, This is the same material used for Indy and Formula One race cars. It is lighter and stronger than steel. Because of its use, the car will be light and rigid yet stronger than the average metal car.
Q. Is this a Plug-in electric car or a Hybrid electric car?
A. Both. Because the E-Lectra-gt uses only an electric motor for power, it a true plug-in electric car but when you add the generator option, it becomes a Plug in Hybrid (PHEV). The generator is used to supplement the energy provided by the batteries but does not drive the wheels directly.
Q. How safe is this car?
A. The E-Lectra-gt was built with safety in mind. It has driver and rider side air bags, of course, but it also has a steel roll cage and bulkheads designed to protect the passenger compartment. There are also crumple areas that are located between the bulkheads to help absorb any impact.
A. At this time we are using advanced lead acid. We have researched the other battery technologies, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion and others and found that they are either too expensive, not available unless you are GM or Toyota, the technology is just not there yet. Ask Tesla about their problems. We don't think that wiring a couple hundred computer batteries together is the answer. Although advanced lead acid batteries do not have quite the power density of some of the newer batteries, they are tried, true, proven and inexpensive. The E-Lectra-gt is upgradable as new batteries become available and economically viable. The motor and controlling circuitry would be compatible.
Q. How far will the E-Lectra-gt go on a charge?
A. Depends. The average in battery only mode should be 60 to 100 miles. A lot will depend on how you drive. The faster the acceleration or the higher the speed, the less range you will have. In the Hybrid mode, the car should be able to maintain at least 65 mph for an indefinite period of time, just fill up the gas tank.
Q. Why build a car from scratch and not just convert a regular gas powered car?
A. Gas powered cars were not designed to be electric. They are too heavy. Weight was not a real design consideration as all you have to do is use more gasoline to overcome the extra weight. Placement of the batteries is also important. They should be as close to the center and as low as possible. This way the car will be balanced and handle the way a sports car should. The option of taking out the motor and putting all the weight over or in front of the front suspension does not work nor does putting all the weight in the trunk.
Q. What is the top speed of the E-Lectra-gt?
A. Well over 100 mph.
Q. What about air conditioning?
A. Optional. The compressor unit runs off the DC power provided by the battery pack. Running the air will reduce the range in battery only mode but should have little effect in Hybrid mode.
Q. How strong is the composite body and chassis/platform?
A. Very, This is the same material used for Indy and Formula One race cars. It is lighter and stronger than steel. Because of its use, the car will be light and rigid yet stronger than the average metal car.
Q. Is this a Plug-in electric car or a Hybrid electric car?
A. Both. Because the E-Lectra-gt uses only an electric motor for power, it a true plug-in electric car but when you add the generator option, it becomes a Plug in Hybrid (PHEV). The generator is used to supplement the energy provided by the batteries but does not drive the wheels directly.
Q. How safe is this car?
A. The E-Lectra-gt was built with safety in mind. It has driver and rider side air bags, of course, but it also has a steel roll cage and bulkheads designed to protect the passenger compartment. There are also crumple areas that are located between the bulkheads to help absorb any impact.
