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RUF Automobile Introduces All-Electric Sports Car
Frederick CO (SPX) Oct 24, 2008 UQM Technologies has announced that the recently introduced eRUF all-electric sports car is being powered by a UQM PowerPhase 150 electric propulsion system. The eRUF all-electric sports car is being developed by RUF Automobile GmbH, an internationally known manufacturer of high-performance automobiles and producer of the renowned CTR-series of sports cars. The eRUF all-electric sports car, designated the eRUF Model A, accelerates from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in under seven seconds and has a top speed of 225 kilometers per hour. Estimated range per charge is 250 kilometers to 320 kilometers, depending on performance level, using Axeon plc iron-phosphate, lithium-ion batteries. "The UQM electric propulsion system in the eRUF Model A puts many conventional combustion engines to shame, producing a maximum 650 Nm of torque output which rips into the drive shaft so impressively during acceleration, that one is immediately reminded of the extremely powerful RUF Rt 12," said Alois Ruf Jr., owner and CEO of RUF Automobile GmbH. "We are pleased that RUF Automobile has selected our powerful PowerPhase 150 propulsion system to deliver the exceptional performance its customers expect from a RUF sports car," said William G. Rankin, UQM Technologies' President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited to be part of the first electrically powered sports car from Germany." RUF Automobile GmbH is a producer of high-performance vehicles, specializing in manufacturing new RUF automobiles from the bare chassis of Porsche cars to RUF specifications. For more than 60 years, the name of RUF has been associated with the automotive industry and has meant quality and craftsmanship. Related Links RUF Automobile Car Technology at SpaceMart.com
Australia plans electric vehicle network
Melbourne (AFP) Oct 23, 2008A US firm Thursday unveiled plans to build a massive one-billion-dollar (667 million US) charging network to power electric cars in Australia as it seeks cleaner and cheaper options to petrol. |
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