There’s plenty of restomods at SEMA, but few are as
advanced as Xing Mobility’s 1969 Camaro. The first thing you’ll need to know
about it is that the conventional V8 engine was replaced by an electric motor
that develops 320 hp. However, customers can choose from
other motors if desired. Designed to promote their electric conversion kit, the Camaro doesn’t
look terribly special. However, that’s the point as the package allows
customers to have a classic car with a modern electric powertrain.
As Taiwan’s Xing explains, their conversion kit
comes complete with a modular battery, a high-power electric motor, a
transmission adapter and related components. The company says this approach
mirrors a traditional crate engine and the entire system is “plug-and-play.”
This means the conversion is relatively straightforward and can done by tuning
shops, professional hot-rodders and even home-based car builders.
One of the biggest problems with aftermarket
conversions is that they typical source components from crashed Nissan Leafs
and Tesla vehicles. This process is time consuming and the savaged components
aren’t always a good fit for your build.
Xing says they’ve managed to solve this by using an
Immersio battery system that is modular and can be assembled like building
blocks. This allows people to customize the size and shape of the battery to
fit their needs.
Besides its modular design, the battery pack has
cells that are submerged in a non-conductive cooling fluid with
fire-suppressing properties. It keeps the battery temperature stable and allows
the battery to survive up to 3,000 charging cycles.
Another key component is the transmission adapter.
It is compatible with GM LS series transmissions, but the company said it can
also be adapted to match other gearboxes.
