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The/DRIVE The First Electric Ferrari……

The/DRIVE network features Before the purists wail, listen here: this all-electric 308 “GTE” was slated for a total parting-out as washing machine parts and bottle caps. When Eric Hutchison of California-based firm Electric GT came across this 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS, it had just suffered a catastrophic engine fire, leaving the motor and all electronics past…

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CNN Features Electric GT’s 78 Ferrari conversion project

“The World’s Quietest 308” may be an abomination to some, but we definitely take it as a compliment! Those who are petrol purists may at first shake their heads at the idea of a Ferrari without its well-known engine roar, but this article helps highlight the (all-too-common) fuel fire that led this particular 308 to…

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Electric AutoSport

The V8 was replaced with a first­ ever triple electric H PEVS AC­51 motor assembly providing 330 ft lbs of torque with a range of 100 miles. The current battery of 30 kWh delivers excellent performance, and Electric GT will a soon offer a pack with twice that capacity. “We can make it even faster…

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Autoevolution to Marchionne: Eat Your Heart Out

We may not have been the ones to say it, but we’re glad the guys over at Autoevolution did! For some, this is a blasphemy and a sacrilege, while others will drool at the possibility of driving one of these legendary vehicles with zero guilt – which only goes to show you can never please…

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Gigazine Japan

International Coverage in Japan. See the full article here.

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Gear Patrol: First All-Electric 308 Project Is the Future of Hotrodding

3/7/2016 When Gear Patrol’s Bryan Campbell initially saw the electrified 1978 Ferrari online, he was besotted – and intrigued. Luckily, he decided to stop by and chatted with Hutch to learn a little more about the project. Click here for the full article.

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CBS8 San Diego’s Shawn Styles Checks Out The 308GTE

3/2016 Shawn Styles and a team from San Diego’s CBS8 stopped by to check out the Ferrari and shoot some great video. You can check out the whole segment by clicking here.

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Ferrari Chat Forum Discussion on Future of Electric Drive Automobiles

There is a great new thread discussion in the Ferrari Chat owner community regarding the overtones and implications of electric drive and its impacts and influences in the automotive industry. A cool overview of various perspectives and lots of good information! Find the discussion here.

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Hemmings Daily – Electric GT

The 1978 Ferrari 308 conversion project is getting some attention and Hemmings Daily has published an article about the Ferrari conversion project. Find the Full Article Here.

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"Green Car Reports" on an electric Ferrari conversion project

Check out the posting from Green Car Reports here.

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Engine Swap Depot Features Triple Electric Motor Installation

We are stoked Engine Swap Depot did a nice write up on the Electric Triple HPEVS motor swap replacing the burned original 308 gas motor. A great review of the cars salvation from the junk pile where is was destined for washing machine parts and bottle caps. Find the full article here.

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May 22, 2016: Refuel Race at Laguna Seca

You’ll find the Electric Ferrari at this year’s REFUEL Race at Laguna Seca!   REFUEL  is Speed Ventures’ annual clean power motorsports event which will be held at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on May 22nd, 2016. In this 8th annual event, you’ll find electric cars and motorcycles of all types with grand sponsors like…

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April 1-2, 2016: FIA Formula E Long Beach ePrix

Find the Electric Ferrari at The FIA Formula E Long Beach ePrix!   The Formula E is FIA‘s ground breaking single seater championship and first fully electric racing series. About The Event: The inaugural season began in Beijing in September 2014, ending in London in June 2015, with the series competing in 10 of the…

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What does it take to make a burned 78 Ferrari 308 GTS Electric?

The converted Ferrari 308 GT electric conversion is the first and only (for now!) 100% electric, Zero-emissions Ferrari. We’ve recycled the now-unnecessary engine parts of this 308 for other Ferrari owner’s needs, helping keep many more GT-series cars on the road with OEM parts. The converted a Ferrari 308 GTS is the product of many…

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Virtual Reality Test Drive: Translogic Takes the Ferrari For a (360 VR) Spin

Back in the fall, the awesome guys from Translogic came by, and partnered with 8112 Studios to bring you a 360° VR test drive of the 308GTE. Check out the video below, and scroll down a bit further for options for 360-VR viewing. How to Experience the 360-VR Test Drive To experience the 360-VR test drive…

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