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RUF introduces the first SUV with electric powertrain

RUF Automobile GmbH, located in the small Bavarian town of Pfaffenhausen, the manufacturer of high performance automobiles, introduced the first electric sports car (eRUF) from Germany in October 2008.

During the Geneva Motor Show, in March 2009, RUF presented an evolution of the first eRUF.
The eRUF family continues to grow with the unveiling of the "Stormster", the very first electrically driven SUV based on the Porsche Cayenne.

The Stormster is driven by a Siemens electric motor, with 270 kW (367 HP) as in the eRUF sports car. The total weight is 2,670 kg which makes it capable of reaching 100 kph in only 10 seconds. The top speed is 150 kph, being able to reach a range of 200 km with one charge.

The lithium-ion accumulators are supplied by Li-Tec Battery GmbH. Li-Tec is the first manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells in Europe, designed for the automobile industry using ceramic storage technology.

Hankook developed the winter tires for the all-wheel drive Stormster which is fitted to RUF classic 5-spoke lightweight wheels. Tires of size 295/30 R 22 allow the best possible road grip.

The Stormster will have its first public debut during the European Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, (COP 15), Denmark from December 7th to 18th 2009.

On September 7th 2009, further turnouts for the future were posed in Halberstadt. The federal environment minister Sigmar Gabriel handed subsidies promise in the high of millions for the project "Harz.renewable Energy-mobility".
An economy plan that should make the regenerative energy usable for electric vehicles.
You could see the future at the factory premises of the Halberstadt works.
Cars as well as commercial vehicles that are powered by electric engines.
The minister also had the greatest pleasure test driving the eRUF.

RUF at the 1st International Fair for Electric Mobility from the 13th until the 15th of October 2009 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre.

Fresh maritime air, picturesque dunes, sunny hours - nature is the real cultural asset of the North Sea Island Sylt. But there is also an automotive culture. From June 5th to 6th 2009 in the town of Keitum, RUF Automobile displayed its eRUF. Porsche automobiles are quite frequent in Sylt.
RUF has developed the eRUF, which is absolutely emission-free because of a powerful electric engine.
The eRUF is based on the latest Porsche 911. A three-phase engine makes for thrust. The electric engine has 270kW (367 HP) and up to 950Nm torque. The eRUF accelerates to 0-100 km/h in 5 sec. Maximum speed is an impressive 250 km/h.


The eRUF will go into production by mid-2010 and will have a dual engine, the innovative integral eDrive.

The electric avenue in Friedrichshafen at the lake Constance will take place between May 21st and 24th 2009.
New alternative drivetrains are in the limelight of the new expo for effective mobility. RUF will present its eRUF.

For enthusiasts of exclusive automobiles and luxury goods there was only one destination in April: Monte Carlo. From April 16th to 19th one of the most exciting events in the automobile industry took place in Monte Carlo: the "Top Marques Monaco". RUF not only presented the new Rt12S, but also the superlative CTR3 and the spectacular electric car eRUF.

At the international Motor Show in Geneva from March 5th to 15th 2009 RUF Automobile GmbH and Siemens Corporate Technology announce their cooperation for the eRUF. In the symbiosis between two leading companies - Siemens in the electrical industry and RUF in the automotive industry - the biggest possible synergies are used to expedite the future of electric mobility. The eRUF will be presented to the public at the RUF stand in hall 5. For more information please follow our link DOWNLOAD.

On January 28th 2009 the 7th World Mobility Forum took place in Stuttgart. Part of the event was a display of alternatively powered vehicles. More than 30 cars could be looked at and gazed up in front of the townhall of Stuttgart.

RUF Automobile GmbH proudly presented the first electrically powered sports car from Germany on October 10th 2008. For more information, please consult the Downloads section.