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In response to Gordon
Brown’s call to make Britain ‘a world leader’ in electric cars and
Government plans to incentivise the public to buy them, the technology
behind the stunning-looking all-British JJAD P1-E electric sports car is
to be made available to other EV manufacturers.
Said the project’s
founder, ex-McLaren designer Jim Dowle: “There are two things that
particularly excite people about P1-E - its dramatic looks and the
cutting-edge technology within. In order to support the Government’s aim
and help accelerate the production of our own car, we have decided to
make the core technology available to the manufacturers of other
electric vehicles.
“P1-E employs the
same electric motor/suspension sub-assembly at both front and rear. The
packaging and specification of these components could readily be adapted
to operate in any type of vehicle from city car to van and saloon to MPV.
By adopting our powertrain and related technology, other companies could
dramatically reduce the time to market for their proposed EV products.
Such stimulation of the market would also help change public perception
of electric vehicles, as we can instantly endow any car/van with the
combination of exciting performance and a practical range between
charges.”
Working
prototype in construction
Continued Dowle: “Initial interest has made us realise just how much
potential demand there could be for our technology, so we are now
producing a working prototype which will be completed within the next
four months. Under the circumstances, we would welcome approaches from
any company, large or small, which is looking to produce an electric
vehicle. We would also be keen to hear from those looking to invest in
such ventures.”
P1-E
progressing well
So far, only the front-threequarter view of Dowle’s masterpiece has been
unveiled – now the equally eye-catching rear view is available in all
its glory (see
attached images).
Said Dowle: “As
ever with such projects, progress is entirely dictated by available
funds and, though we are involved with some very encouraging talks with
both private investors and the Welsh Assembly Government, we will still
need further financial input if our fully-costed six-year programme is
to remain on schedule. Anybody interested in being part of a project
that will revolutionise the electric car market should contact us
immediately.”
The P1-E will be
one of the world’s first purpose-designed electric sportscars and offers
class-leading acceleration (0-60mph in 2.9 secs), practical range (230
miles) and low weight (1,055kg), all for around £55,000. |
