Ian Wright and his Wrightspeed organisation converted an Aerial Atom to electric power to show off their EV technologies, Wrightspeed's usual day-to-day business is producing an advanced Hybrid drive train which retro-fit's to Trucks. Electric Motors and a clever software controlled 2 speed gearbox system allied to micro-turbine generators make for an extremely lightweight and fuel-efficient range extended electric vehicle.
The X1 may not have the company's range-extending capabilities but it does have raw speed on it's side, depending on gearing and configuration the X1 is capable of 0-60 MPH in around 3 seconds and with massive amounts of torque available from virtually a standstill, can out accelerate most conventionally powered vehicles.
Fuel consumption comes in at about 170 MPG-e and depending on gearing it has a top speed around the 100 MPH mark.
