Detroit, MI – SSI Racing Announces 10 Year, 100 Percent Guaranteed Automotive Battery San Diego-based electric vehicle company to also produce 10 limited edition custom automobiles in 2010.

San Diego-based SSI Racing is proud to announce a patent pending lightweight 10 year, 100% replacement guarantee, automotive battery.  This battery comes as a result of over five years of development and testing spanning SSI Racing’s participation in the DARPA Grand Challenge, as well as its participation in the ongoing Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, three years of testing on the race track, and 8 world records.

The features of the battery include:
Over 500 Cranking Amps
Less voltage drop during starting means higher RPMs
Over charge protection.
Short circuit protection
Long shelf life
Leaving the lights on won’t damage the battery
Smaller, lighter weight
6, 12, and 15 volt batteries available
Custom batteries and cases available upon request.

Sample batteries will begin shipping late February upon request, with quantity shipping to begin in late April. For more information, please contact Michael Kadie with SSI Racing at 928- EV RACER (928-387-2237)

Additionally, SSI Racing will produce a series of limited edition, completely custom automobiles in 2010.  With its partners from the greater Southern California area, which include master fabricators, mechanics and show quality paint and body specialists, SSI Racing will develop10 of these vehicles starting at $120,000 each.  

To order a car, SSI Racing requires a minimum two hour interview and disclosure of height and weight of driver and passenger.  Choices will be offered in performance, range, driving style, colors, and interior options.  Read more...

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