Audi TT was invention by its own unique design. Just recently, it was first diesel powered sports car. Now, Audi TT is first quattro vehicle with electric engine in the world!
Graduate and undergraduate students from Georgia Tech University formed a racing team called Solar Jackets. In order to find new an creative ways to use solar power they modified and Audi TT 2001 model into what they call Solar-Assisted Electric Vehicle (SAEV). Powered by combination of solar cells and batteries Audi TT has range of 70 miles and can be recharched through normal electric outlet!
Keeping original Audi quattro transmission, reducing weight, and optimising aerodynamics, they managed to keep top performance. In order to prove capability of this vehicle they intend to race
on 2010 North American Solar Challenge and across Australia in the 2011 World Solar Challenge.
Further planned improvement are installation of lithium-ion batteries which should in turn further reduce weight and increase range to 120 miles.
Great idea made through great people on great car!
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