ariel atom v8--rebuilding to--electric car (wrightwpeed x1) Tesla engine??

[theG]

Hey, I really want a ariel atom v8, since I cant find the wrightspeed x1 (electrical model) for sale, since it is a prototype. I want to rebuild it to a powerfull electriccar, as powerfull as the wrightspeed x1, or more

I haven´t yet researched as much about the technology used in the car, so thought i would post a thread in here. I know it is possible, and I am gonna do it some day soon. Is there someone that knows, and can tell me about the technology needed, and where to get the parts I need.

Thanks
have a good day everybody.


Lars G
Denmark

 

[TEG]

The original Wrightspeed X1 uses an AC propulsion AC-150 drive-train "kit".
AC Propulsion | Creating electric vehicles that people want to drive
(This is very similar to the drivetrain used in the Mini-E.)

I guess they call it "TZero technology" now.

Ian Wright custom engineered a bunch of support electronics and mechanical interfaces to integrate the kit with the Atom chassis.

But now it looks like they are designing their own drivetrain for the next generation:
Wrightspeed, Inc. - Circuit

 

[vfx]

...

But now it looks like they are designing their own drivetrain for the next generation:
Wrightspeed, Inc. - Circuit

Cool but I thought he was onto trucks.

 

[TEG]

Cool but I thought he was onto trucks.

I think the truck line is the more mainstream business that helps fund the super-car fun on the side.

 

[vfx]

I think the truck line is the more mainstream business that helps fund the super-car fun on the side.

Nice hobby!

 

[domenick]

Ambitious, but great project!
I would consider a slightly different drivetrain, starting with a liquid cooled motor and controller. Perhaps from VectoPower. Battery-wise, I would speak to Derek Barger at High Tech Systems about a custom battery set up.

This is assuming you have deep pockets. :smile:

 

[theG]

Thanks, I am gonna check it out, it takes what it takes, and it costs what it costs, and yeaar, really looking forward to getting startedon the project