The Ultimate Aero EV, one of the first ‘green’ supercars, will begin testing in February next year and is expected to be in full production by the fourth quarter of 2009. “I think we can do it faster, leaner and cleaner than any other manufacturer,” said SSC founder Jerod Shelby, who incidentally bears no relation to legendary race driver and sports car developer Carroll Shelby.

Just in case the Tesla Roadster wasn’t nearly expensive enough or fast enough for your taste. Of course, a little competition in the market is welcome.

While final specifications are yet to be fully disclosed, the company claims the drive train under development employs a revolutionary new technology that will allow the car to travel for extended periods – years, in some cases – without needing to be recharged.

Call me skeptical, but this sounds just a little too much like a generator-on-the-wheel plan to me. One would hope, for their sake, that they’re referring to the need to be plugged in and are looking at onboard electricity generation like solar.

[Via engadget]