Saturday, June 14, 2014

Nissan ZEOD RC racer prototype finished first all-electric lap in Le Mans

The 24 hours of Le Mans (check after the break for more details how to watch free) has not even started and already made history. During the warm-up, Nissan his racing car RC ZEOD prototype on the circuit of the Sarthe by 8,47 km track wheels battery only, a premiere. ZEOD means 'Zéro emission on demand' and the car enjoyed a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that produces agile prototype DeltaWing the 400PS and two electric motors and regenerative breaking a RC of the sheet in the similar chassis with the. Did we mention that it has no mirror? Ray Harroun would be appalled.

Update: Unfortunately the ZEOD RC was time in the race quite close, as he a gearbox problem suspected succumbed after just five laps on the race track.

Nissan ZEOD runner

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