Factory Five’s sweet rides were recently showcased at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas, and their homegrown approach to alternative fuel supercars boasts badass, beautiful muscle.
Family-owned Factory Five Racing, who have been at the top of their game producing awe-inspiring replicas for years, have successfully taken the leap into electric engines utilizing a technology called “UQM.”
Powered by A123 lithium-ion batteries, their 1933 hot rod replica delivers a track-worthy 300 horsepower. Watch an interview with Dave Smith owner of Factory Five Racing in the video.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Eco Supercars
- The trend of developing environmentally friendly supercars, like Factory Five's, opens up opportunities for environmentally conscious car manufacturers to develop creative and high-performance solutions.
- Alternative Fuel Cars
- The trend of producing cars utilizing alternative fuel sources, like Factory Five’s use of electric engines and A123 lithium-ion batteries, creates opportunities for new players to enter the automotive industry with fresh ideas and alternative energy solutions.
- Replica Cars
- The trend of creating replica cars, like those produced by Factory Five Racing, offers opportunities for car manufacturers to produce unique, customized cars at a lower cost.
Sectors Adopting This
- Automotive
- The automotive industry has the potential to disrupt the market by ramping up production of eco-friendly cars and alternative fuel solutions as showcased by Factory Five Racing.
- Green Energy
- The green energy industry has disruptive innovation opportunities in partnering with automotive companies to create fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles, like those produced by Factory Five Racing.
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturing industries have the opportunity to innovate in replicating custom, unique cars at lower costs similar to the models produced by Factory Five Racing.
