[DeTomaso] RV: tjaarda...

[Charles McCall]

That's why we're attending the Classic 24 hours of Le Mans. It has
everything you mention and so much more. 

This year's "regular" 24 hour race had diesels in the first 5 places. 

Progress isn't always a good thing, imo. 

Charles McCall
1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S #9375
"Raising Pantera Awareness across Europe"
http://members.aol.com/PanteraGT5S1985/


-----Mensaje original-----
De: michaelsavga at gmail.com [mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com] 
Enviado el: lunes, 30 de junio de 2008 14:14
Para: Charles McCall; detomaso-bounces at realbig.com; detomaso at realbig.com
Asunto: Re: [DeTomaso] RV: tjaarda...

I long to see Lolas. Mclarens. 935. A birdcage. A d type.  962. The Silk
Jags.  The golden age of motorsports has passed.  Welcome to the end.  it
was an awesome 50 years. Racing is an immersive exp.  The sound. The smells.
A Battery powered car silently whizzing by is about as viseral as a rock.
Michael in Savannah
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-----Original Message-----
From:	Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>

Date:	Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:04:45 
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Subject: [DeTomaso] RV: tjaarda...


I wonder where this is going
 Will next year’s Le Mans be the battle of the
electric cars vs. the diesels? 

 

Someone, somewhere is rolling in their grave, but you can’t stop progress

 

Charles McCall
1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S #9375
"Raising Pantera Awareness across Europe"
http://members.aol.com/PanteraGT5S1985/

 


'Electric Muscle(TM)' on display at Long Beach 'Green Power Prix-View'

SAN DIEGO, APRIL 16 /PRNewswire/ -- HST International has announced a
partnership with Tjaarda Design that will change the face of electric cars.
The designs that will define the next generation of "Electric Muscle(TM)",
the Tjaarda EVX Mustang and HST Shelby Cobra EVX, will premiere at the 34th
Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach's "Green Power Prix-View" on April
18-20.

The Mustang EVX and HST Shelby Cobra EVX prove that electric cars can be
environmentally friendly as well as winners on the track and in the looks
department. While designed for different purposes, both cars are true zero
emission vehicles and feature 300-horsepower electric motors using lithium
iron phosphate battery packs developed by K2 Energy Solutions. With 1000
ft/lbs of torque @ 0 rpm, they have the capability to do 0-60 in less than
four seconds and a range of over 100 miles.

"We're excited to be bringing these vehicles to market because they're head
turners and so much fun to drive," says Tod Boretto, president of HST
International. "But more than that, this is a long-term initiative and a
unique opportunity on several levels. We do not believe any other
manufacturer is bringing together this level of design, performance and
green technology today."

The Tjaarda EVX Mustang is designed to be driven daily -- which, with its
ability to do 0-60 in 3.9 seconds is no hardship. With a top speed of 120
mph and a range of 110 miles between charges, its estimated operating cost
is 3 cents/mile. The exterior is a modern version of a muscle car era
classic Mustang, but under the hood it's a green dream.

The HST Shelby Cobra EVX has the capability to run 0-60 in 3..2 seconds, a
top speed of 150 mph and a range of 120 miles, depending on driving habits.
With on-board recharging, it requires 3 1/2 hours/220V and 8 hours/110V.
Estimated operational cost is 3 cents/mile.

"Tom Tjaarda's place in automotive design history -- from the Ferrari 365 GT
California Spider to the Fiat 124 Spyder -- will ensure that these cars
continue to drop jaws for their looks as well as their performance," adds
Boretto.

The Tjaarda EVX Mustang starts at $80,000 and the Cobra at $125,000, with a
range of options available for both vehicles. They will be on display in
booth #2104 at the Green Power Prix-View from April 18-20, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Tjaarda EVX
Mustang and HST Shelby Cobra EVX will next be featured at NBC's World Series
of Golf in May.

San Diego-based HST International uses high-technology engineering and
manufacturing to address specialized needs in the automotive industry.
Through its alliance partnerships with K2 Energy, Torino International and
Tjaarda Design, HST International develops products that achieve the highest
levels of quality, innovation and performance. For additional information,
go to http://www.hstauto.com <http://www.hstauto.com/>  

 

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