A Chinese Vacuum Maker Strapped Rockets to Its Electric Hypercar
Key takeaways
- If 1876 hp isn't enough, the Dreame Nebula Next 01 Jet Edition concept has two solid-fuel boosters to hit 60 mph in 0.9 second.
- Back in the 1960s, a rocket scientist who had worked on the Pershing ballistic missile program decided to found the most dangerous automotive aftermarket company of all time.
- Turbonique eventually folded, probably because most of its bolt-on upgrades required isopropyl nitrate monopropellant (solid rocket fuel), which is most definitely not found at your local building supply store.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
If 1876 hp isn't enough, the Dreame Nebula Next 01 Jet Edition concept has two solid-fuel boosters to hit 60 mph in 0.9 second.
Back in the 1960s, a rocket scientist who had worked on the Pershing ballistic missile program decided to found the most dangerous automotive aftermarket company of all time. It was called Turbonique, and among its products were a rocket-propelled supercharger, rocket-powered go-karts, and even a rocket-powered rear axle for drag racing. The company's motto might as well have been, "Someone is going to die—of fun!"
Turbonique eventually folded, probably because most of its bolt-on upgrades required isopropyl nitrate monopropellant (solid rocket fuel), which is most definitely not found at your local building supply store. However, mankind's dreams of rocket-powered cars have yet to fade, as evidenced by a new Chinese EV just shown in San Francisco.