Can-Am Hybrid Spyder

[Y Rider]

Check this out. Can-Am receives funds for developing a Hybrid version of the Spyder.


http://corp.brp.com/en-CA/Media.Center/Press.Releases/1/12.20.2010.htm?utm_source=BRP&utm_medium=RSS

 

[chascarpenter1]

They will have to work on the aerodynamics a little and you can probably say good by to the frunk. This might drastically change the weight distribution. Maybe batteries in saddle bags that can be removed for charging.

 

[ARtraveler]

:agree: definatly goodbye to the frunk--beccause that is where they will most likely have to store the batteries.

 

[Desert Spyder]

I love that paint job.

 

[RAL]

:agree: definatly good by to the frunk--beccause that is where they will most likely have to store the batteries.

Maybe not, think outside the box a bit. Batteries need not be square....think tubular. With slight tupperware work they may be able to run them on both sides more centered fore to aft. You do not want all that weight in the nose.

RAL

 

[IWN2RYD]

Regardless of what we potentially could loose. We gain far more in other areas to make the frunk a no issue for me. To many aftermarket luggage options available, and trailers.

I for one am proud to read of BRP taking the first step in the roadster world. Makes me proud to be an owner and supporter... nojoke:chat:

This is a few years away from any kind of reality certainly. I know autos and trucks must meet new standards in the next few years as it is, and this clearly makes since to stay ahead of Government legislation. Very smart move for BRP. Reminds me of when they took over and changed Evinrude's engines...

 

[Firefly]

:2thumbs:

Cool !

Electric drive could really make these fast off the line too !

That paint job and other mods look pretty cool.

 

[chascarpenter1]

If they went electric; what would all you pipe shoppers do?

 

[Marker]

Cool, I love that paint job :thumbup: I hope that they make a new more powerful fuel effecient combustion engine rather than an electric or hybrid engine.
just my 0.02 cents worth.opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

 

[Bob Denman]

They'll all be figuring out how to "Hot-Rod" the voltage supply. Add some coils to bump it up a bit... hot-wire the flux capacitor... :shocked:

 

[Bob Denman]

Oh... and the paint job... :2thumbs: That should already be available!

 

[Yazz]

If they went electric; what would all you pipe shoppers do?

Slap the Two Bros on and have a loud looped recording of "potato potato potato..."hyea:

 

[chris56]

:congrats: ... 100% the future

 

[Badasz]

Thats going to be an interesting :spyderroject maybe they'll turn some of the tuple ware into solar panels to provide some of the power it needs and with technology like that maybe we can adapt it to our normal spydershyea:

 

[mooneych]

If they went electric; what would all you pipe shoppers do?

Your right foot would be a little cooler!!

 

[boborgera]

Make it All electric. Put the battery's along both sides, Where the muffler and the belt are now.
Hang on now;
Put the motor where the gas engine is now, Make it Front wheel drive = Hence no belt needed.

 

[Raptor]

I do like the paint job very much. Those pieces that cover the swing arm are interesting as well. My concern for the project will of course be any possible performance hits (power, handling and the like) and COST. It will be interesting to see what develops...

 

[GaryTheBadger]

Is that an electrical charging socket just ahead of the left foot peg? :2thumbs:

Loads of torque, quieter, cleaner, recharge at home, no gasoline-related fires, no oil changes...I'd buy one!

 

[Firefly]

Is that an electrical charging socket just ahead of the left foot peg? :2thumbs:

Quieter, cleaner, recharge at home, no gasoline-related fires...I'd buy one!

But batteries can explode----

 

[BajaRon]

Who says it has to be rear wheel drive?