Part 1 - Zerocarbonista - The Wind Car is on its way

Work started in earnest on our wind powered car about 6 weeks ago. Were making good progress, close to plan and budget so far.

Should be posting one of these a month now as we count down to the day we get this wind powered car on the road.

Our first focus was the batteries - where to put them to keep the weight in the car in the right place in terms of centre of gravity and front/rear weight distribution. And how to house them so that we can keep them physically restrained but control their temperature during charging and discharging and protect them from the elements.

Read the full blog post and comment: http://zerocarbonista.com/2008/09/15/the-wind-car-is-on-its-way/

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• ecotricity
• wind
• powered
• car
• turbines
• electric
• vehicle
• tesla
• zerocarbonista
• sports
• EV

[ecotricity]

The more the merrier. We wanted to test drive a Tesla, but they didn't follow through...

[ECONOMICSODOMY]

when i get a job ,i show you and world advance wind power car 100% no fuel needed 90 mph unlimited range 5 people under $20,000 .

[RhinosoRoss]

Why so many negative comments! A few guys knocked up a desirable electric car: well done! It looks like an entertaining project, it demonstrated that the car industry is being pitifully slow at providing environmentally friendly solutions (especially given Fords early effort). Quite understandable with all their machinery, knowledge, suppliers and existing market being focussed on combustion engines. This story helps viewers understand that electric cars should be available now, for everyone!!!

[GoggleEyedOne]

hi Dale, interesting project. but is it true you spent 400,000 quid of taxpayer money on this? if so, why? you're not a car company, so what's the point of a proof of concept if there's no intention to go into production?

[alltheanswerz]

There is no wind generation during the cars operation. So technically it's just another dumb electric car. Annoying and stupid at the same time.

[Hamish121212]

I dont understand. Why are you redoing what has already been done with the Tesla? I love that you are working on this I just wonder what will set your car apart from the Tesla?

[SuedeNyme]

Put wind turbine wheels two front two back onto the car, the air stream while driving will re-charge the battery pack.

[Jacobrester]

Ford Motor Company had a line of Electric Automobiles completed in 2003. It was done so to accomodate California Environmental Laws. The cars were powerful and very attractive.

However, California laww changed and the demand for their electric cars went to zero. So Ford sold the line to a car company out of Norway.

[lucasthelwb]

You talk about "pushing the boundaries" and challenging stereotypes....hasn't this all already been done by the Tesla Roadster which gives the same performance that you seek and a 220 mile range.