Amp=D's '33 Hot Rod at SEMA 2009
FFR Showcases an Electric Hot Rod in Their SEMA Booth
 

The Amp=D built battery powered Hot Rod was the covered extensively by the press at this year's SEMA Show.  For us, the real excitement will come in the weeks and months ahead as the car is tested against some of today's fastest cars.  Amp=D's Dr. Mike North explains the details of this remarkable car in a YouTube video from the floor of SEMA 2009.  A quick Google search for "Factory Five Hot Rod SEMA" will bring up tons eco/green sites and forums covering this important car.
 


One of the most talked about cars at SEMA this year was the electric powered FFR ’33 Hot Rod built by AMP=D.

 

Powered by a Power Phase 225 kW electric motor with twin 440v A123 batteries the car has 600ft./lbs of torque which blew everyone’s mind.

Not only is the car environmentally friendly but it has performance ability as well. The ’33 can go for a hundred miles between charges which is a good distance and perfect for the average commute. The car was designed using SolidWorks Software, so the precision of the design was second to none.
 
 

AMP=D is a great group of guys that paid particular attention to detail and their build came out stellar! With its glossy grey paint job and black interior the car looked killer next to Rob Kinanas ’33 Hot Rod.
 
 

Dr. Mike North explains the details behind the electric UQM motor and A123 battery packs that provide the push for the green rod.