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Ford to Supply Motors to E-Cite for New EV Sportscar
Ford to Supply Motors to E-Cite for New EV Sportscar.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n BOTHELL, WA, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – VaporBrands International, Inc. dba E-Cite Motors Group, (OTC PINK:VAPR) has confirmed that it has established a relationship whereas Ford will supply its Eluminator M-9000-MACHE motors at a discount to E-Cite Motors for use in its new affordable EV sportscar codenamed the \"E-CGT\" The motor is shared by Ford's Newest Mustang Mach E GT. Each motor which can be used alone or simultaneously with additional motors has: Peak power 210kw (281hp) Peak torque 430Nm (317 lb.-ft) Max speed 13,800 rpm Gear ratio 9.051:1 Weight 93 kg / 205 lbs COO Gene Langmesser commented: “I have worked closely with Ford for some time and have personally facilitated the purchase of hundreds of engines in the past. The ability to have such a strong supplier of state-of-the-art motors is monumental in our ability to establish E-Cite as a long-term manufacturer. We have now solved the biggest of our engineering and supply challenges for major components.” The motor is legal in all 50 states and has been determined by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) not to have an adverse effect on emissions when installed and used properly in the application (s) identified in the product description. Under EPA and CARB policy, the motor is certified for installation in vehicles driven on public roads and highways. This is currently the only application whereas the revolutionary Ford Eluminator Motor will be supplied as an OEM motor for a newly manufactured vehicle that we are aware of. The vehicle codenamed the \"E-CGT\" is a two seat sportscar that resembles a modern version of a legendary vehicle that was produced in the late 60s and early 70s. The E-CGT also features an easily removable hardtop section of the roof that stores in the front boot while still providing storage in the trunk for at least two sets of golf clubs. The vehicle will be available as both an affordable entry level fiberglass bodied variant as well as a more performance orientated \"S\" version sporting a carbon fiber body and upgraded power and suspension. E-Cite is currently assembling the prototype and expects to continue releasing additional details and photos shortly. Unlike competitors Tesla, Nikola, Polestar, Lucid, VW, Ford, Jaguar, and others, E-cite is not required to meet any of the safety or o...