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"The GXE is based on a 2006 Z06 Corvette," Genovation notes. "The car will have a range of 150 miles during normal driving operation and will have a near 50/50 weight distribution while being optimized for a low center of gravity."
"We are using state of the art inverters, batteries and electric motors that will produce in excess of 700-hp and 600 lb-ft of torque," said Genovation CEO Andrew Saul. "We expect the car to achieve 0-60 mph in around three seconds and have a top speed of over 200 mph. And, most of the parts are designed and built in America."
I certainly wouldn't call this a "Tesla fighter," and imagine it won't really compete with any Tesla models on cost and the built-in tech package (if it ever gets to market), but it'll be awesome to see another street-legal electric car out there with such a high level of performance. And I imagine it will excite many a Corvette fan.
Will Corvette fans bite, or are the roar of the engine and tang of petrol essential to the experience?
(Score: 2) by Pslytely Psycho on Saturday July 18 2015, @03:44AM
"Will Corvette fans bite, " NO. "or are the roar of the engine and tang of petrol essential to the experience?" YES.
That was simple.
Being serious though, muscle car culture is as much about sound and appearance as it is about power. 0-60 and quarter mile times are good and all that, but a silent car that can beat an earsplittinloudnboomer just isn't going to mean much. It's dull. Tesla makes a beautiful, VERY FAST car, they are interesting because they are different. But there is little excitement to driving one. It feels empty. This will likely change eventually as they become more common. But car culture is a lot about what people put into those motors. If you can't tinker with it, it's just not much fun. (did I just make a Linux car analogy?)
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday July 18 2015, @04:40AM
I love "tinkering" my car. But sometimes I just wish it would not fight back so hard. Dam I can't find the reason the VR sensor in the new AC compressor is not working. And it's dam hot down south right now. Stupid AUDI!
(Score: 2) by Pslytely Psycho on Saturday July 18 2015, @06:25AM
Live near the ocean by chance? I would guess a bad ground or a corroded connection further down the line, if it's getting power. If it's not getting power, check for a fusible link or corrosion along the power feed. (I assume you checked fuses and did a general inspection of the system installing it, so the problem is likely further down the line from the compressor. I am also assuming a correct installation.) Another possibility is a failed sensor elsewhere that is not sending the signal it should. All guesses as I know nothing of it except that it's an Audi.
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(Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Saturday July 18 2015, @03:28PM
Have you test-driven a Model S? It is a different experience. To me it feels like the opening sequence in STNG when the Enterprise stretches as it goes to warp. Also, because it's silent you can put in your favorite driving tunes and not have to fight to hear it. It's sublime.
The other aspect of gas cars is that you're always fighting entropy. The tinkering you enjoy is not enjoyable for most people. For most people it means frequent visits to the mechanic. With an EV, all of that headache with maintenance goes away. You don't even have to go to the gas station any more. It's liberating.
I don't own a Tesla, but the way they send over-the-air updates to the cars to improve the driving experience, or the possibility of swapping out old batteries for upgraded ones every few years means the car gets better the longer you have it. That's revolutionary.
I can imagine that after-market options will appear for drivers who want sound effects. It would be fun to put it in tie fighter mode when the mood strikes.
Washington DC delenda est.
(Score: 2) by Pslytely Psycho on Sunday July 19 2015, @04:46AM
Yes, I did get the opportunity to drive a Model S, my brother-in-law (Who just got married today!) has one. It's a beautiful, exceptionally fast car. But, it lacks something. It's ultimately boring. You see maintenance as a chore. I do all of my own work in my shop and I love modifying engines. There is nothing that you can do to it. No bolting on some headers or throwing a tunnel-ram on it. It just is. There is really nothing that can be modified. But you're right, it's not my kind of car, it's a computer with wheels. I love to drive and I love to work on my cars.
It has an advantage too.
Teach your kids to be gearheads and they will stay away from drugs. They won't be able to afford them! Check any gearheads wallet after a sale at the speedshop....(-;
"I can imagine that after-market options will appear for drivers who want sound effects. It would be fun to put it in tie fighter mode when the mood strikes."
I gotta admit, that would be cool. As long as they aren't ICE engine effects. That would be kinda lame. (IMO)
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