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NEWS FROM PROJECT BLACK SWANElectronize are now supporting the teams efforts and we are glad to have another British firm onboard. Electronize make electronic speed controllors and also provide custom made measurement and control equipment for industry.
Follow the teams progress in Marine Modelling International Magazine (articles published November 2006 - June 2007 - July 2007)
Team Blackswan does not endorse or use any products made by Mtroniks. The company has done nothing but waste our time an money since their involvement which has now been terminated. This has been done because as it would be unfair to all out other sponsors who have freely donated their time, money and other services to the project. Andrew Taylor, Project Manager Ve KingTeam Black Swan to build a two-wheeled 'urban cruiser' Tera CycleTeam Black Swan turn to drag racing The Buckeye BulletThe Buckeye Bullet became the first electric powered vehicle to exceed 300 MPH when it went 308.317 MPH on August 16, 2004 during the 56th annual Speed Week at Bonneville. 
Team Black swan will be building a streamliner to test out the power plant for the full size boat. ( work has started on a 200 mph model car which is the prototype for the manned streamliner - more on this later) Electric Dragracing is the way forward for battery powered vehiclesWith the introduction of Hi amp Lithium cells and Brushless motors the EV ( electric vehicle ) can compete against High performance IC engines and win! 8.168 second @ 155.78 MPH 1/4 mile 
LATEST UPDATE PHASE TWO: WORK HAS STARTED ON CONSTRUCTING THE FULL SIZED BOAT
ERT Smash the Electric Water Speed World RecordTeam Black Swan sends its congratulations to everyone involved. We will be sending you a rear view mirror by 1st class post. (Make the most of it while you can ;-)
Click here to visit the ERT website.
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