For the one´s that didn´t saw this doc, it´s very important to understand why we still don´t see more electric cars on our roads.
In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust and ran without gasoline...........Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.
With gasoline prices approaching $4/gallon, fossil fuel shortages, unrest in oil producing regions around the globe and mainstream consumer adoption and adoption of the hybrid electric car (more than 140,000 Prius' sold this year), this story couldn't be more relevant or important. The foremost goal in making this movie is to educate and enlighten audiences with the story of this car, its place in history and in the larger story of our car culture and how it enables our continuing addiction to foreign oil. This is an important film with an important message that not only calls to task the officials who squelched the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, but all of the other accomplices, government, the car companies, Big Oil, even Eco-darling Hydrogen as well as consumers, who turned their backs on the car and embrace embracing instead the SUV. Our documentary investigates the death and resurrection of the electric car, as well as the role of renewable energy and sustainable living in our country's future; issues which affect everyone from progressive liberals to the neo-conservative right.
100% ELECTRIC POWER - Lightning technology delivers ultra smooth, full power immediately from zero rpm. True to its name, the Lightning GTSE can be charged in approximately 10 minutes for over 250 miles of motoring, making long journeys a breeze. Full regenerative braking means the battery receives charge every time you decelerate.
UNCOMPROMISING PERFORMANCE - 0-60mph in just 5 seconds will be standard for the Lightning and we believe the sport version will provide an incredible 0-60mph in less than 4 seconds. A real driver's car!
COMMANDING PRESENCE - full size, luxury spec. GT with carbon fibre/Kevlar crafted bodywork makes an impressive statement wherever you drive.
EXEMPT FROM ROAD CHARGES - with limited emissions, you can forget congestion charges and road tax.
PHENOMENAL ECONOMY - 10 x cheaper to run. Using domestic electric power for charging costs around 2.2p per mile vs. 22p for the equivalent petrol engine.
SAFER THAN THE AVERAGE - The Lightning has no large fuel tank। Instead it incorporates a state of the art NanoSafe™ battery system। The composite monocoque structure uses the same technology as that used in F1 to protect the driver.
Electric power explained
Electric vehicles have maximum available power at the wheels at any speed, unlike a petrol engine where maximum power is only obtained high up in the rev range. To deliver this power to the road the Lightning will use electronically controlled traction control which negates wheel spin and unbalance in the power being applied.
The stunning performance of the Lightning GTS will likely surpass almost all large engine high performance sports cars in the 0-60mph range. The sensation of harnessing power and performance will be felt by the sheer exhilaration of the power pushing you back in your seat as the car accelerates.
Because there is no engine, the Lightning has a maintenance-free motor with just a few parts and together with the control electronics and special batteries, will not need anywhere near the servicing of other sports cars।
Check out other electric cars:
TESLA
and much more...GO GREEN
