2008 Lightning GT

 

(from Lightning Car Company Press Release) THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC LIGHTNING TECHNOLOGY In 2006, The Lightning Car Company set out to develop electric technology for a luxury British sports car with a view to creating a super car with outstanding presence, power & performance.Powered by NanoSafe™, the electric Lightning GT, features an impressive 700 bhp powerful acceleration and a top speed capability of more than 130mph. In short, the electric Lightning will be a difficult proposition to beat. By combining classic, British sports car design with racing car technology and state of the art battery power & electric motor innovation, the Lightning has been designed and developed in the UK with exhilarating performance front of mind. Whilst its head-turning looks will appeal to the most discerning of drivers, unlike other sports cars the Lightning is also easy on the conscience. With virtually no polluting emissions, this energy-efficient car will use clean technology for the ultimate green rating. Following production of several Lightning petrol prototypes, the electric Lightning GT, Sports and Extended Range versions are now available to pre-order. THE ELECTRIC LIGHTNING – TOP 10 FEATURES v Ultra smooth 100% electric power (700+bhp) immediately from zero rpm v 10 minute charge time for over 250 miles of motoring (GTSE model) v Uncompromising performance with 0-60mph in less than 4 seconds (GTS model) v State of the art NanoSafe™ battery system and Hi-Pa Drive™ electric motor technology v Full regenerative braking so the battery receives charge every time you slow down, travel downhill or simply coast v Commanding presence of carbon fibre/Kevlar hand-crafted bodywork v Clean technology means no congestion charge or road tax and the ultimate A grade green rating v Phenomenal economy up to 10 x cheaper to run than petrol v Safer with no large fuel tank, thermally stable batteries and a bodywork structure similar to that used in F1 to protect the driver v Luxury spec. interior – incorporating sat nav, ipod interface and virtual engine sound MORE ABOUT ELECTRIC LIGHTNING TECHNOLOGY NanoSafe™ from Altairnano Inc. Until now, battery technology has hindered electric vehicle innovation. In 2000, US company Altairnano Inc. established a research programme to create an ultra safe, high power battery using cutting-edge Nanotechnology. The result of their hard work is the NanoSafe™ battery. SAFER – NanoSafe™ batteries use nano titanate materials instead of graphite which makes them far more thermally stable – there are no toxics or heavy metals used in NanoSafe™ batteries. LONGER-LASTING – NanoSafe™ batteries have a life expectancy of 12+ years, versus the 3-5 year life of other batteries. NanoSafe™ can retain up to 85% charge capacity after 15,000 charges. FASTER CHARGE – NanoSafe™ batteries can be recharged in approximately 10 minutes, rather than the hours required by many other rechargeable batteries. MORE POWERFUL – With instantaneous power even at extreme temperatures, NanoSafe™ batteries deliver power per unit weight and unit volume several times that of conventional Lithium-Ion batteries