The Immortus – World’s first solar-powered sports car to be launched soon this year
If you happen to check the comment section on an article about electric cars or bikes, then you will be familiar with the complaint that these cars are not eco-friendly; they are just like coal-powered vehicles. Well, this compliant will be resolved by the end of this year after the launch of the world’s first solar sports car. The Immortus is designed by the Australian car manufacturing company, EVX Venture. It is an electric car that you can drive all day using solar energy.
Continue reading to know about this innovative technology.
1 The Immortus
The Immortus is under development. It is a half tonne 40 kW electric sports car, can carry two people, and have a room for hand luggage. This car will run all day using solar energy. It will generate its own power through 7 sq m of solar panels located on the upper part of the vehicle. It also comprises of a lithium battery to store energy.
The solar panel and the battery combined will allow the car to run at an average speed of 85km/h. If the condition is sunny, the inbuilt solar panel will allow you to drive the vehicle at an average speed of 60km/h.
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2 Where did The Immortus concept come from?
The Immortus is the brainchild of a new electric vehicle start-up EVX and currently under development. The company is partnering with a team of researchers from the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne and they are making the best possible effort to complete the project as soon as possible. The launch of The Immortus will put an end to battery charging problems or power concerns. This makes The Immortus a car of practically infinite endurance.
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3 What are the other specifications of The Immortus?
- Height: 1.1 m
- Width: 2.0 m
- Length: 5 m
- Fully Laden Weight: 550kg (1212lb)
- Total panel area: 7m2
- Peak output: 2 x 20 kW
- Motor Type: Two hub motors (in the rear wheels)
- Cell type: Lithium
- Cell efficiency: 22%
- Nominal output: 2 x 1.25 kW
- Track: 1.9 m
- Battery capacity: 10 kWh
- Centre of Gravity Height: 0.6 m
- Wheelbase: 2.5 m
- Cell type: Silicon
With such a light body, it exhibits a quick response to driver inputs. Driving The Immortus will surely give you a unique experience.
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4 When can you expect to get this car?
Currently, the company has not announced a production time frame. The company decided to come with limited cars, approximately 100 units, which will cost around $370,000. According to the CEO of EVA, Barry Nguyen, they are not looking for mass production as it would require a large amount of money. Most of you car fans wil have to stick to the usual super cars but don’t worry you can always Compare Aftermarket Parts to make sure they are top spec.
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