1st electric off-road car will participate in the Dakar rally raid 2012

[BetaFlasher]

Hi everyone!

First of all, I’m new here and this will be my first post
Secondly, I have pretty exciting news for EV fans! Read further

First electric off-road car called “OSCar eO” is being built at the moment and is going to participate in the Dakar rally raid 2012 to win it.
This is the first time when electric off-road car is going to participate in the Dakar rally raid and, in my opinion, is worth attention.

Citation from “OSCar eO” website:
“Designed and built with the unique eO drive-train technology in Latvia by a long-time race driver and engineer Andris Dambis from OSC. An evolution of the famously durable OSCar O3.

16 modules of powerful and durable battery packs from Winston Battery with combined voltage of 614 V and total energy of 61 kWh.
Two powerful permanent magnet electric motors (with support for regenerative braking) of combined power of 180 kW nominal and 315 kW peak. Nominal torque 500 Nm, peak torque 800 Nm. Top speed of 140 km/h.

Electricity generating shock absorbers developed by Donerre in cooperation with OSC.”

Images:

Powerful electric engine which will run the car:

28 boxes with 660 batteries. "OSCar eO" will have 172 onboard.


Here’s a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GmEB...el_video_title

LIVE video from their workshop to follow how the car is being built: OSCar eO

- BetaFlasher

[Mark]

Excellent. There has been some debate on this forum recently about the merits of electric vehicles for everyday use.

Assuming you aren't just here to advertise and leave could you let us know your thoughts on this?

[BetaFlasher]

This is the first electric off-road car which is going to participate in Dakar rally raid 2012. In my opinion, this car is worth attention because none has ever done it before. There even aren't any electric off-road cars. Why can't I share this information with you?
This thread can make discussion and I can provide you information.

[Mark]

Please do, it's very interesting

[BetaFlasher]

Then why my first post is removed?

[Mark]

It just needed approving because of the amount of links. Done now.

[BetaFlasher]

Thank you!

[Eki]

Does it have batteries or does it use an extension cord? If yes, what's its range

[Captain VXR]

Good luck, it wont be easy, and please keep us informed

[Daniel]

This can only end badly!