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Truth on the Salt: World Land Speed record Attempt by an Electric Vehicle
Chris BeebeMarch 10, 20112011 Green Energy SummitMilwaukee, Wisconsin
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HistoryHistory
TwinSight began life as Auto X Prize competitor
As reported by Popular Mechanics:
“For Chris Beebe’s team…..as the sun set over the empty grandstands, the veteran mechanic was…. sketching technical drawings. He and his exhausted crew were (trying to get the) TwinSight electric car back into the competition….”We knew we were way behind,” Beebe said as he drew a proposed canopy”.
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A New ChallengeA New Challenge
Mission to demonstrate technology
True competitor
TwinSight is unique
World land speed record attempt
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Chris Beebe Racing Lotus Super 7Chris Beebe Racing Lotus Super 7
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In ConstructionIn Construction
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Completed ChassisCompleted Chassis
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Completed ChassisCompleted Chassis
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CockpitCockpit
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BatteriesBatteries
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BatteriesBatteries
Lithium Ion
Two parallel strings of 16 cells each. 32 fully charged cells and 25 volts per
module or 800V for the system.
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Drive MotorDrive Motor
Motor : Remy HVH-250
Constant power output 60kW (80 hp)
Peak power output: 82 kW (110 hp).
Peak torque: 239 ft-lbs.
RPM: 10,000 max.
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Body Design and WeightBody Design and Weight
Lotus XI profile
Aircraft bubble canopy
Cd ~ 0.19
980 lbs