Hybrid Electric at Daytona, maybe

The outcome at Daytona was sad. Despite the #59car posting the fastest qualifying time, the race ended in lap 7 when a 10 car pileup took Leilani out of the race. Check the above link for a photo of #59 in the pole position. I am still anxious to learn if this car races with any hybrid technology, or if any such is planed for the future. I think the public will buy electric cars when they see lightning shoot out of the exhayst and Leilani at the wheel. If you are curious, check out the new Porche 918 Spyder.

Leilani Münter's Green Team Roars On To Daytona GreenandSave.com Green News, Tips, and Services for saving money, energy and the planet.An "E" sponsor and a Green and Save race car, but does it have an "e" booster? and "e" brakes? Ah, a secrete weapon! That extra torque, accelerating out of a turn, the cooler energy capturing braking entering a turn and the extra miles on limited fuel might make a believer out of race fans. Only when race fans identify "e" power with burning rubber and new track records will the public fully embrace electric, hybrid, plug-in, fuel cell or whatever. A little lightning out the exhaust might help, and yes, the smell of ozone in the air. Earth Friendly Coffee should fit right in. We carbon offset with Native Energy too.
posted by Clancy Hughes 6:59 AM