We’ve posted about the Killacycle, which does 0 to 60 under 1 second, and uses A123 lithium-ion cells making it the fastest electric vehicle on the planet (see previous post).
Invertor Bill Dube was showing it off for reporters at the WIRED Nextfext, burning out, he got shot off, and he was well..almost killed (we hear he’s OK).
That is impressive with speed and power. But, get a professional driver. When your smart enough to creat that bike with A123 batteries, be smart enough to have a professional driver and a body suit and helmet. We need you around to keep making things as cool as that bike.
Dave G Says:
September 14th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Well, I don’t want to appear insensitive, but it looks like this ended up being a really positive:
- Tons of free advertising
- Shows obvious power of A123 batteries
- The batteries survive a direct hit. No smoke. No fire. Ultra safe cells.
- Bill Dube’ gets off with a few scrapes and some humiliation
- The bike needs relatively minor repair work
- Bill will be more careful next time
All good things!
Paul Says:
September 14th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
Glad Bill didn’t seriously hurt himself.
To focus on the positive, this video has already been picked up by youtube and viewed by about 20,000 people:
I predict that because of this accident, millions of people will soon learn about the incredible power and performance that electric vehicles are capable of.
Should help electric motive power become a technology that appeals to those who love green, those who love economy, and those who love power.
Neil Says:
September 16th, 2007 at 11:32 am
Does anyone have an update on Bill’s health? Are helmets not mandatory there?
September 14th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Video here:
http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/33853/113/
September 14th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
That sux! Unfortunate proof of technology. It does show people that it’s easily too powerful. Good for A123 Systems.
September 14th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Follow up:
http://www.killacycle.com/2007/09/13/im-fine-scapes-and-cuts-bike-is-a-little-bent/
September 14th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
That is impressive with speed and power. But, get a professional driver. When your smart enough to creat that bike with A123 batteries, be smart enough to have a professional driver and a body suit and helmet. We need you around to keep making things as cool as that bike.
September 14th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Well, I don’t want to appear insensitive, but it looks like this ended up being a really positive:
- Tons of free advertising
- Shows obvious power of A123 batteries
- The batteries survive a direct hit. No smoke. No fire. Ultra safe cells.
- Bill Dube’ gets off with a few scrapes and some humiliation
- The bike needs relatively minor repair work
- Bill will be more careful next time
All good things!
September 14th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
Glad Bill didn’t seriously hurt himself.
To focus on the positive, this video has already been picked up by youtube and viewed by about 20,000 people:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pM1j2d1RMU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfVX71YqPuQ
I predict that because of this accident, millions of people will soon learn about the incredible power and performance that electric vehicles are capable of.
Should help electric motive power become a technology that appeals to those who love green, those who love economy, and those who love power.
September 16th, 2007 at 11:32 am
Does anyone have an update on Bill’s health? Are helmets not mandatory there?
September 16th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
He’s fine. Check out his post-accident blog entry here: http://www.killacycle.com/
Also, is it wrong to laugh a little while watching this video? I hope not…
September 21st, 2007 at 5:50 am
As long as it was nervous laughter (jk)…man that thing is a beast (the bike). He got lucky as that could\’ve ended very badly.