Drayson & Lola to build all electric prototype - Page 2

Asa · 15 Jul 2011, 07:52 (Ref:2926941)

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Originally Posted by Nordic

I would expect they have more than one set and just change the packs when its in the pits.

I would be amazed if the tech is at a stage where an all electric car could run in the main race and set a realistic pace. If it is good luck to them and it will bring more variety to the race.

Actually I don't think pace is the problem, it is re-charging the batteries during the race that's the big difficulty. Many have seen how fast the Tesla can go, particularly when it is accelerating.

If they are allowed to change the packs, then the diesel/petrol teams will ask to be able to change the tanks, won't they?

Simmi · 15 Jul 2011, 08:51 (Ref:2926965)

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Originally Posted by Asa

If they are allowed to change the packs, then the diesel/petrol teams will ask to be able to change the tanks, won't they?

Not if they are in the 56th pit. They can do what they want within reason.

MitchZ06 · 15 Jul 2011, 09:10 (Ref:2926978)

Even if they competed against the LMP cars they'd probably be given a minimum time to be in the pits to even it out, something like the same amount of time it takes a petrol P car to refuel to swap the batteries out (if they do actually go that route).

Javi · 15 Jul 2011, 09:44 (Ref:2926991)

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Originally Posted by MitchZ06

Even if they competed against the LMP cars they'd probably be given a minimum time to be in the pits to even it out, something like the same amount of time it takes a petrol P car to refuel to swap the batteries out (if they do actually go that route).

I don´t know if there´s anything in the regulations preventing a team from changing a battery. What could be is a limitation in the maximum number of mechanics working in the pìtlane. But if they put the car inside the box, they can do whatever they want, i guess...

If Drayson and Lola come with a car that needs no refuelling and that saves time in pits, good for them... You can not stop innovation. Didn´t Audi get an real fuel consumption and torque advantage with the diesel in 2006??? Same applies to electric power...

F50GTPlus · 16 Jul 2011, 04:42 (Ref:2927312)

This seems to be the standard as far as EV prototypes go... hopefully the Drayson Lola will have a bit more pace

http://green.autoblog.com/2011/07/05...-tt-breaks-ow/

The Kleenspeed ran a 1.38:858 at Laguna Seca about 20 seconds off of the RS Spyder's 1.10:528 comparable lap time

cdsvg · 1 Aug 2011, 15:33 (Ref:2934557)

This may have already been posted elsewhere (saw it on Mariantic):

http://www.fox44now.com/story/151476...cle-motorsport

So the idea is the car charges itself as it is on track through transmitters buried under the track surface. Full-scale scalextrics! Sounds pretty mad, but I would be very impressed to see them pull it off.

NightStalk3r · 1 Aug 2011, 16:00 (Ref:2934572)

Where are they building there own track to then? i cant see any track letting them dig up the track surface to lay the transmitters and cables for some tree huggers 1 off project.

old man · 1 Aug 2011, 16:08 (Ref:2934575)

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Originally Posted by FordCosworthPanoz

I really hope Cocker isnt stuck and finds a good ride in sports car racing, or even open wheel, because what a great talent he is.

It seems that Cocker is stuck as he has not raced at all this year as far as I know, assuming you don't count the Autosport/D Brabham Karting race!

The comment from Dan Friel warrants either an explanation or an apology to a very determined and tallented young man

**joeb** · 1 Aug 2011, 17:21 (Ref:2934606)

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Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

Where are they building there own track to then? i cant see any track letting them dig up the track surface to lay the transmitters and cables for some tree huggers 1 off project.

I am guessing that there may be some kind of tape they can put down on the track that has the charging wiring in it. If they had to tear up a track to bury something beneath what's the point?

Tim the Grey · 8 Sep 2011, 09:19 (Ref:2952564)

Meanwhile, 30 miles away in the Rockingham Concrete Bowl...
http://www.lola-group.com/newsstory.asp?NewsId=358
http://www.lola-group.com/newsstory.asp?NewsId=359

The future's bright. The future's GREEN. Just so long as it can make SOME sort of interesting noise...

Carsandmotorracing · 8 Sep 2011, 10:01 (Ref:2952583)

Ugh. Not more electric crap!

Tim the Grey · 8 Sep 2011, 10:15 (Ref:2952589)

Like I said, So Long As It Makes Some Interesting Noise...

Carsandmotorracing · 8 Sep 2011, 10:18 (Ref:2952591)

Yeah but I can't help thonk that there's a freakin battery under the bonnet.

AstonGeoff · 8 Sep 2011, 12:05 (Ref:2952656)

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Originally Posted by Carsandmotorracing

Ugh. Not more electric crap!

Actually not, technically it's very interesting. Wouldn't want to see it at LM of course, but still it is some part of the future of road and race cars.

Carsandmotorracing · 8 Sep 2011, 12:17 (Ref:2952665)

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Originally Posted by AstonGeoff

Actually not, technically it's very interesting. Wouldn't want to see it at LM of course, but still it is some part of the future of road and race cars.

I don't care how interesting it is, it's still electric. And if it is the future of road cars, then I don't belive it. People will get ****ed waiting 12 hours to charge them.

Victor_RO · 8 Sep 2011, 12:20 (Ref:2952670)

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Originally Posted by Carsandmotorracing

I don't care how interesting it is, it's still electric. And if it is the future of road cars, then I don't belive it. People will get ****ed waiting 12 hours to charge them.

They're also developing methods for wireless charging for that car... charging on the go then, not stopping for hours to recharge. See the last technology partner for that project, a company which is doing research into this technology.

**Bentley03** · 8 Sep 2011, 12:43 (Ref:2952690)

The last 7 posts on this thread have been moved ftom the Silverstone thread.

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