KleenSpeed will become a leader in the global electric car marketplace through advanced engineering and design with the production versions of the KleenSpeed KAR. The KleenSpeed KAR VX-1will be a real world viable 2-passenger vehicle that sets new benchmarks in efficiency, performance and EV technology, and is the first in a series of EVs based on the KAR Platform technologies.
The KAR project consists of 4 stages which are being simultaneously designed and engineered to accelerate final development.
STAGE 1 – E-MAX EV System
The KleenSpeed MAX System currently under development and testing for the KAR Platform is designed to offer stimulating performance and remarkable efficiency and range. Final specifications have not been set, but prototypes feature a KleenSpeed Energy Storage system featuring 40kWh of energy delivered through a KleenSpeed Controller to a 100 kW/134 HP electric motor with 221 lb ft of torque. Performance goals for the MAX EV System are a real world range of 120-140 miles per charge with true sports car performance.
STAGE 2 – KAR Platform
The KleenSpeed MAX EV System is integrated into the KAR Platform via a modular design concept featuring a front subframe, complete with all steering & suspension components; a rear subframe containing the controller electronics, motor, transmission and rear suspension; and a sealed energy storage system consisting of the batteries and battery management system. The modular nature of the platform components provides for the flexibility to readily adapt the MAX EV System to many other vehicle applications. The KAR Platform is engineered to provide outstanding response and handling, compact packaging and maximum application flexibility.
STAGE 3 – KAR VX-1
KleenSpeed has forged a relationship with an electric vehicle manufacturer in China. The KleenSpeed KAR VX-1 will adapt the MAX EV System to a modified version of a recently developed small car EV currently being built and sold in China with the Chinese manufacturer’s own basic EV system based on lead-acid battery technology. This combination of a modern, stylish mini car body and interior with a state-of-the-art KleenSpeed EV Platform will be ready for public unveiling and road testing in early 2012. Market target for the KleenSpeed VX-1 is a retail price in the $30K range in the US. The KAR Platform will also integrate into many other model configurations offered by our manufacturing partner, such as 4 passenger sedans, small trucks and vans for sale in global markets.
STAGE 4 – KAR VX-2
KleenSpeed’s design team is now at work on the concepts for the second generation KAR VX-2, to feature the next evolution of the MAX EV System and KAR Platform integrated into a brand new, clean sheet design, 2 passenger automobile offering new levels of sophistication, performance and futuristic style. The body and interior of the KAR VX-2 will be manufactured by our partner in China, then fitted with the KleenSpeed KAR Platform for sale into US and global markets beginning in 2014. The KleenSpeed KAR VX-2 will realize our passionate vision of an exciting, affordable, green, global car of the future, here in 2014.
All versions of the KAR will provide the efficiency, aerodynamics, performance and handling that has made the KleenSpeed EV-X11 the world’s fastest EV track racing car in the world as of July 2011. Value engineering and innovative design, combined with cost-effective manufacturing and the scale of global market opportunities will allow the KAR series to be marketed at very competitive price points.
