RBW Roadster: When Those Classic Vibes & Creative EV Engineering Meet
Now this, Elon, is a roadster. Specifically, this is the RBW Roadster from RBW EV Classic Cars. Constructed in the British Midlands, it’s got style for days and green cred to match. RBW says their EV Roadster is “Inspired by the MGB Roadster of the 1960s,” which is obvious. Less obvious is all the cool tech that lies beneath its skin.
That skin, it’s worth noting, is a brand new body shell from British Motor Heritage. This is not a junkyard special with some batteries, and a big motor bolted in. Indeed, RBW’s patented power drivetrain system that motivates the EV Roadster has spent three years in development. The Brits say this “takes the classic sports car design and enhances it for the modern world, whilst retaining a stylish elegance,” and you can’t really argue with that.
I mean, say what you want about the Tesla Roadster, it don’t look nearly as cool as this guy.
RBW Roadster: Powertrain & Performance
The drivetrain of the RBW Roadster was developed by Continental Engineering Services (CES) and Zytek Automotive, both firms having provided world championship-winning technology for Formula E racing cars. Talk about racing improving the breed, eh"
“Our patented system places the electric motor at the rear of the car and Hyperdrive Innovation’s lithium-ion battery technology under the bonnet, which gives perfectly balanced weight distribution,” explained RBW Managing Direct...
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