SSC owner, Jerod Shelby (no relation), revealed SSC was planning to diversify the brand with additional models such as a 220 mph luxury sedan and green supercar. Prompting further investigation, we discovered an SSC media report was released two days ago announcing, “the first 100% Green Supercar to achieve speeds never before seen.”

SSC plans to roll out the first Ultimate Aero based prototype, named the Ultimate Aero EV (Electric Vehicle), in February 2009 with deliveries starting towards the end of the year. With the fastest production car world record under their belt, SSC plans to do the same and break the world record for the fastest electric car.

Scoffing at other manufacturers who have jumped on the “green hysteria” bandwagon, SSC states they will “deliver a pollution-free, engineering marvel with an exotic Supercar exterior.” In addition they make an unbelievable claim that the Ultimate Aero EV, “will not require a charge for six years and will power two 500 horsepower electric motors producing 1000 horsepower and provide supercar performance.”

If this proves to be true, SSC “will soon break the engineering challenge of our time.” If not, they risk their reputation and business. Additionally, the world record certificate on the wall will be meaningless.

 

Jerod as well as Junus are great guys, I wish them the best! They have come very far in the past few years.

 

How are they acheiving the no charge required for 6 years stuff?

 

the car should be impressive, as is the SSC Aero. The monoblok wheels look great on the car.

 

cant wait to see it develop!

 

I never really liked the looks of the car, but they're growing on me. I guess it really is a matter of function over form though. Making an electric car capable of the same performance milestones as the 1000+ hp gasoline-powered car will be one hell of a challenge, and one that I would very much like to see them overcome. I can't wait to see what they come up with! The 220+ mph sedan sounds pretty slick too!

 

Onboard nuclear powerplant? That's the only way it won't require a charge for 6 years, if he can pull it off with batteries he will become the richest man in the world.

 

Wow that car is awesome!

 

That is such a great looking car and tons of power on tap.

 

That is some serious power for a "green" car.