Re: EVLN(Panoz Q9 HEracer: oil-cooled,PM brushless Zytek DC motor ,Varta 300v NiMH)

[David E Goldstein <goldie.ev1@juno.com>]

On Sun, 24 Jan 1999 13:32:37 +0000 Bruce {EVangel} Parmenter
<brucedp@iname.com> writes:
>
>EVLN(Panoz Q9 HEracer: oil-cooled,PM brushless Zytek DC motor,Varta 
>300v NiMH)  . . .
>HEV - National Post (FINP) Special Report: Driver's Edge A hybrid 
>with power to spare: Panoz q9 Craig Frisken Financial Post 01/22/99 (c)
. . .
>
> . . .So how would you feel about driving a snarling hybrid with almost
>900 horsepower? We're talking here about the Panoz Q9. This
>high-powered racer, designed in 1997 by American racing guru Don
>Panoz (who owns the Mosport race track),  . . . 
>
>The Q9, as it's affectionately called, is based on the Panoz GTR-1,
>which is an exquisite racecar even without the addition of an
>electric motor. . . .
>
> . . .this engine produces an estimated 730 brakehorsepower, 
>although you would be hard pressed to get Panoz Motor Sports 
>to admit to it. . . .
>
>The Q9 ups the ante by adding an oil-cooled, permanent magnet,
>brushless Zytek DC (direct current) electric motor and a Varta
>300-volt, 260-cell nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack. The
>electric motor contributes an additional 150 bhp to an already
>impressive set-up.
>

  Dear Bruce,

    Thank you so much for forwarding this and previous Panoz news 
items to the EVL.  You anticipated my interest!   I watched the final
half of the 24 Hours of Daytona Race on ESPN2 today, HOPING to
catch a glimpse or whisper about this exciting Hybrid race car . . . 
but to no avail.   Did anyone else hear -- or see -- anything about it?

   Does anyone know if the Panoz will appear at either the Le Mans
24 Hour or the 12 Hours of Sebring Sports Car Endurance Race?

   Thanks,

    Dave Goldstein
    President, EVA/DC and
    Program Development Associates, EV Consultants
     ** and racing fan **
    <goldie.ev1@juno.com>

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