Setting a World Land Speed Record The Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research (CAR), in conjunction with Venturi Automobiles, were able to set this record in 2010 – and then again in 2016. The third generation of the student-built Venturi Buckeye Bullet (VBB3) held the record of being the world’s fastest electric car, with an average speed of 341.4 mph and a top speed of 358 mph. A 38-foot long, 8,000 pound vehicle with 1.5 megawatts of power divided into two traction axles and a primary braking system consisting of a parachute, the VBB3 represents a truly unique electric automotive project.Built to be rugged and resilient, the 900 was able to handle the long trip, rough terrain and salty environment it encounters at the Bonneville Salt Flats for the team to go seamlessly from lab to speedway.
Webasto 900
Heavy Duty Dual Channel Cycling Station
The Webasto 900 is a heavy duty test solution. With greater voltage, current, and power capability, this system is ideal for testing and emulating energy storage and drivetrain components of large electric and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), such as buses, trucks and military vehicles. The 900 is deployed worldwide to support the development of fuel cell buses, hybrid locomotives and other HEVs.
“The 900 enables us to push EV technology to its limit – and beyond – without risking the Venturi Buckeye Bullet’s systems. With help from Webasto...we are able to accomplish things that we never even dreamed possible, and are empowering the movement for EV adoption.”
Matile D’arpino, Research Associate Center for Automotive Research, Ohio State University
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