Hello everyone :)
I have been thinking about who may be the OEM testing LIGHT battery. According to Wikipedia major German OEM's are: Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Opel, Porsche and VW. They have given us some hints about the project - Hybrid supercar - Possibility for multiple models - Performance better than AMG battery - Nordschleife - Production ready in about 18 months from order
Well, there is only one OEM that I can't rule out based on what I have heard on calls. Mercedes have supercars, but I feel they are more or less trying to beat Mercedes. Audi have R8, but based on rumors next one may be electric. BMW not really supercars in sight, maybe they release new i8, but I believe they have canned plans, at least for now. Opel and VW, nothing. Based on rumors, Porsche is cooking new GT2 and Turbo S with spiced up hybrid system. These models are rumored to be 2026 models.
Let's say that OEM in question is indeed Porsche and they think that LIGHT battery is good fit for them. Porsche trying to take this opportunity to bid for the company. What will be the price that Ian will let company go, IF he knows that Porsche is indeed interested to have LIGHT battery in their cars?
Any thoughts? Maybe I missed something obvious. |