eRUF a.k.a. the electric RUF Porsche 911 powered by UQM propulsion system
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
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It was announced today by UQM Technologies, INC., a developer of alternate energy technologies, that the recently released eRUF all-electric sports car is powered by a UQM Power Phase 150 electric propulsion system. The eRUF electric-powered sports car was developed by RUF Automobile GmbH, a well-known producer of high-performance cars and maker of the celebrated CTR-series of sports cars.
The eRUF Model A can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in less than seven seconds and has a speed ceiling of 225 km/h (140 mph). The estimated effective distance per charge is between 250 to 320 kilometers (155 to 200 miles) depending on the performance level of the Axeon plc iron-phosphate, lithium-ion batteries that are at the core of the car's powerhouse.
The owner and CEO of RUF Automobile GmbH, Alois Ruf Jr., said "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." William G. Rankin, UQM Technologies' President and Chief Executive Officer, added that they, "âare 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. We are excited to be part of the first electrically powered sports car from Germany."
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