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.
Badass Eco Supercars
SEMA Showcases Factory Five's Sweet Rides
Trend Themes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Industry Implications
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.