Gibbs officials say that the Quadski it will build will look significantly different than the test vehicle it has shown for several years.
AUBURN HILLS — The announcement Tuesday that Gibbs Technologies has selected a software firm to help it manage the launch of its vehicle production may sound pretty dry, but there is a nugget of news there for enthusiasts looking forward to the production of the company’s amphibious vehicles.
“It’s a clear indication that they’re now moving forward rather rapidly to get vehicles into production,” Gibbs spokesman Larry Weis said.
The Gibbs Quadski will be able to transform from ATV on land to personal watercraft in five seconds.
Jenkins said in a news release that the company is moving ahead in spite of the issues the privately financed company have faced.
“Despite extremely adverse economic conditions and numerous regulatory roadblocks, we plan to begin limited production of at least one of our High-Speed Amphibian vehicles later this year,” Jenkins said. “Other products will be added to our line-up in 2011.”
Gibbs has contracted with Plex Systems, also based in Auburn Hills, for the software, which will be critical to managing all aspects of the launch.
The announcement is good news for the employees at Gibbs who want to see the project start moving forward.
“The people in Auburn Hills at Gibbs also are excited,” he said.
Company officials have said that the Quadski would be capable of traveling 45 mph on land or in water. It will use Gibbs revolutionary High Speed Amphibian technology, which uses a patented system to decouple the wheels and raise them into the vehicle’s wheel wells.
Besides the Quadski, Gibbs also plans to build other amphibians, including the Aquada, a sports car that can drive into the water and become a boat. Also in the plans are military vehicles and vehicles designed for first responders.
With the HSA technology, Gibbs’ vehicles are capable of transforming from road-going vehicle to boat in just 5 seconds.
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I enjoy your website. Maybe you could let me know how I can keeping up to date with it? I feel I should let you know I found this site through Aol.
Thanks, I’m glad you like it. I want to start an e-mail newsletter, but it’s hard to find the time and I’m technically challenged.
What is your interest in amphibians? Says you’re a travel RN, do you live someplace where an amphibian would be advantageous?
I like this video production. What camera did you use?
Most of the photos on the site are from the makers’ sites. I’m hoping to get some video and photos of some of Gibbs’ stuff this summer.