In response to Gordon Brown’s call to make Britain ‘a world leader’ in electric cars and Government plans to incentivise the public to buy them, the technology behind the stunning-looking all-British JJAD P1-E electric sports car is to be made available to other EV manufacturers.
Said the project’s founder, ex-McLaren designer Jim Dowle: “There are two things that particularly excite people about P1-E - its dramatic looks and the cutting-edge technology within. In order to support the Government’s aim and help accelerate the production of our own car, we have decided to make the core technology available to the manufacturers of other electric vehicles.
“P1-E employs the same electric motor/suspension sub-assembly at both front and rear. The packaging and specification of these components could readily be adapted to operate in any type of vehicle from city car to van and saloon to MPV. By adopting our powertrain and related technology, other companies could dramatically reduce the time to market for their proposed EV products. Such stimulation of the market would also help change public perception of electric vehicles, as we can instantly endow any car/van with
the combination of exciting performance and a practical range between charges.”
Working prototype in construction
Continued Dowle: “Initial interest has made us realise just how much potential demand there could be for our technology, so we are now producing a working prototype which will be completed within the next four months. Under the circumstances, we would welcome approaches from any company, large or small, which is looking to produce an electric vehicle. We would also be keen to hear from those looking to invest in such ventures.”
P1-E progressing well
So far, only the front-threequarter view of Dowle’s masterpiece has been unveiled – now the equally eye-catching rear view is available in all its glory (see attached images).
Said Dowle: “As ever with such projects, progress is entirely dictated by available funds and, though we are involved with some very encouraging talks with both private investors and the Welsh Assembly Government, we will still need further financial input if our fully-costed six-year programme is to remain on schedule. Anybody interested in being part of a project that will revolutionise the electric car market should contact us immediately.”
The P1-E will be one of the world’s first purpose-designed electric sportscars and offers class-leading acceleration (0-60mph in 2.9 secs), practical range (230 miles) and low weight (1,055kg), all for around £55,000.
JJAD
In addition to electric vehicle consultancy, the company behind the P1-E, JJAD, offers the following general automotive services:
• CAD design
• Prototype build
• Reverse engineering
• Scanning
• Rapid prototyping
• Development
• Race/rally car preparation
For further information on JJAD and/or the P1-E, log onto www.jjad.co.uk or email enquiries@jjad.co.uk
