The Future of Technology at Rimac | Mondays with Mate 13

Rimac Automobili has appointed former Aston Martin Chief Engineer, VP of Engineering at Tesla and lead at Apple’s Special Projects Group, Chris Porritt, to the role of Chief Technology Officer. Chris will report directly to founder and CEO, Mate Rimac, with focus on future Rimac projects.
With a career spanning more than three decades, Chris has overseen the development of a number of bespoke performance and electric vehicles. During his 16 years at Aston Martin, he was Chief Engineer for the hand-built, limited production One-77 hypercar and V12 Vantage Zagato. In 2013, Chris moved to California to become VP of Engineering at Tesla and then Apple, where he held a senior role within the Special Projects Group. His combined experience of high-end supercar development at Aston Martin, engineering electric vehicles at Tesla and his race-car enthusiasm, make him the perfect addition to the Rimac team. Chris joins Rimac Automobili from Apple. In addition to his professional journey, Chris spends his spare weekends and any free time building and racing his vintage race cars.
Topics:
00:00 Introduction
03:15 Aston Martin One-77
05:40 Advantages and disadvantages of EV Hypercar
07:30 Future projects
09:00 Next steps and improvements
11:00 First impressions of Rimac Automobili
13:40 In-house production
15:40 Future Technology Focus
17:45 ¨Raw¨ EV Hypercar
19:45 When to be satisfied?
21:15 Once in a lifetime opportunity
23:45 Private car collection
27:05 Your questions
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[@shaheryarsiddiqui3352]

Two passionate guys talking about cars and technology. Love it

[@Mrdamen1234]

The passion and excitement is 100% transparent on camera - looks like the Rimac group has a rockstar team! Love the appreciation for details and engineering nerdy info, keep up the excellent work to set the new hypercar standard 👍

[@MJFloof]

Wow, thanks for letting us into this meeting! This was clearly a real dialogue and that is a special thing to get to see!

[@MrChilljo]

It's very rare when you get an opportunity to listen to a CEO and CTO of a company sit down and talk business and their passion. Something you don't learn from school. Please do post more videos like these.

[@lightman489]

What stood out to me during the conversation was when he buys a race car he takes it home and completely disable the car completely and puts it back together and I'd imagine what a nice job he does maybe making it better in every way

[@samuelasieduawuah296]

These videos are such an inspiration to many young engineers around the world.

[@breakupgoogle]

so when do we see a C2 rip round the ring with Mischa ?

[@Humuku]

It's great and refreshing that you are taking your time. To sit down. To talk. To show us your world. To be honest and open. Chapeau!

[@Zladcore]

PIKES PEAK 2021!!!

[@MrLundefaret]

Mate mentioning Gordon Murray's T50 is interesting, as this, along with the Rimac, are probably the only two genuine mega cars. Genuine in that they go full on in the direction they have chosen. They are basically polar opposites, but stil have menu things in common. No holes barred engineering is the common denominator. The T50 is an analogue, extremely light weight, Normally Aspirated car. The Rimac C2 is electric, have a lot of driver aids, even a driver coach, torque vectoring, both have a variation of active aero - and so much more. The ultimate test would be to pit the T50 against the C2. Two great cars, which both will be important in the car history. So cool!

[@DreamCarsPro]

Another inspiring video! Thank you so much! Thanks to you, I still believe in the future of the automotive industry.

[@TimWillz]

Amazing to have Chris on the channel so soon after him joining the company!

[@morkovija]

thats one meeting i am glad i was a part of!=)

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Thanks for the video and stay safe ✌️

[@zdenekp1603]

Amazing openness and "chapeu bas" to the technical prowess on both parts. Thank for making these videos.😉

[@McMadkat]

Great video! Really interesting to hear Chris’s experience and nice technical chat. I always appreciate the level of detail that Rimac videos have. Most car companies are all about just selling car finance and have no interest in the actual product.

[@eduardocolindres2781]

Haven't seen the video yet, but I am sure it is very good. Hugs from Mexico to all Rimac family.

[@johnkattenhorn]

I really enjoyed this episode, the passion and excitement for the future was clear to see.

[@jf6853]

Fantastic insight. Cheers for the video, chaps

[@ziplepingouin1186]

Love the passion...it just makes you smile...

[@noosestroke]

Very interesting video not only from technologybut also many other different views. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@thenonadventure]

Ken Block has been working with Ford to produce a lot of electric racecars recently. You should consider inviting him to check out Rimac if you're comfortable with him Hooning a car. That would be huge for publicity if his contract with Ford will allow it.

[@christpherhill1398]

koenigsegg, mclaren, pagani and rimac are my top four car manufactors I like

[@jimsound7888]

and in no particular order, mine as well

[@srinitaaigaura]

Gordon Murray to me is #1 - I put him at the top, he's the godfather of supercar design. Then Koenigsegg, Rimac, Pagani and then Porsche (Porsche can give you ANY kind of car) and then Bugatti. Macca is now 8th on my list, losing points because of many, many complaints by owners. Koenigsegg came up a long way to make it where they are. Pagani actually deserves its place - Randy Pobst chose the Huayra over the hypercar trio. Ferrari made a fantastic car with the LaFerrari and the GTC4 Lusso, but they're rather notorious and play too many games, so I put them below Mclaren. Mercedes AMG is the one supercarmaker I don't really get, their cars come across as muscly brutes, but the Project One might change my mind. Tesla is a surprising entry on my list, but Randy Pobst really likes the Performance Model 3. Aston Martin is still a wildcard - I am still keeping my fingers crossed if the Valkyrie, Valhalla and the new Vanquish will finally be sorted. So is SSC.

[@christpherhill1398]

@@srinitaaigaura the gma t50 is impressive

[@sneaky_krait7271]

Add Lamborghini too, they are one of the few still pushing big n/a engines

[@christpherhill1398]

@@sneaky_krait7271 they are at number 6 behind ferrari

[@MrLundefaret]

I'm amazed on how open and fresh this series is. Had Rimac grown out of a project done by a one of the established brands, no way. So electric cars haven't only disrupted drive lines, but PR work and branding too. Impressive 👍👏😁

[@etbadaboum]

Very interesting conversation, thank you!

[@williamwallace9407]

Two passionate guys talking about perfection!!! It's that simple...

[@Cloxxki]

With Chris' background, we could even imagine Rimac might want to take part in Dakar rallies. Be it the cars or trucks. A battery swap station at every gas stop, would be fair, right?

[@lastminutesolutions]

This is one of the most interesting car talk video I've seen so far

[@TheRussianbutcher]

How are there not more likes on this? It's refreshing to get this look into the heart of the company

[@jf6853]

Love this channel.

[@adamnemethswiss]

You guys are great 💪

[@immanueldhanasingh5936]

10 more of these videos and I can start my own company! Damnn! Keep em coming please

[@carlosmariovalencia9195]

Best day of the week, hope to work there some time soon :D

[@0WhyNot3]

You have some bad days then i guess

[@carlosmariovalencia9195]

@@0WhyNot3 meh, average student day at home

[@nikklasnachton5865]

This is amazing!

[@nenadbach7595]

Chris, welcome to Croatia!

[@Chris21709]

Definitely looking for new surprises!

[@moritzl.8060]

So when are we going to see Jay Leno for the first time at Rimac in Croatia? I'm quiet sure he would give a awesome episode and also be a cool guy for Mate to meet.

[@joebeus6886]

He usually doesn't leave his garage and LA !! But yes,it would be a great vacation in Croatia,and a GREAT video testing a new RIMAC c2 on Adriatic coastline road!! 😉👌

[@mrbbs]

Thank you for bringing us these videos. Do you ever see a

[@mustafaashraf3373]

Love Rimac!

[@ranjirhodes]

This looks like a job interview 😉

[@luisfernandes4145]

Will you make races with the C2, like Pikes Peek?

[@Space-O-2001]

Really interesting video.

[@slavkodabro8847]

Since he mentioned (in other videos) that they are doing tests that are not for low volume manufactures, I guess he is preparing for manufacturing averege consumer cars. But, also, we can feel vibe of that when they are speaking. Would love that!

[@SunSnowGravity]

Cannot say too much.. aaaaaggggghhhrrrrr! When can you say what's next?

[@chirkolo]

Hahahahha

[@marlondelibasic]

Što nisam završio neki dobar fax da radim sa ovim fenomenalnim, strastvenim ljudima! :/

[@Duma86]

Nikad nije kasno

[@MultiMarciano]

Hi Mate, beautiful commentary about ev cars and some technology as well..one thing I would like to five an idea of is, have you guys ever thought about making a SUV with the aprouch of the C2 tech? Have you seen the ones had been launched by some well named enterprises.. that's would worth a really good though and also in future that would have a good revenue into the Rimac.. what you think about this guys? Thanks ☺️

[@martinchapman2168]

Good video

[@Cloxxki]

I bet the new car will be mass produce. From 8 to 120 to...50.000 a year or more? Do what Fisker is threatening to do. A software platform that allows for all kinds of batteries and motors and chassis. Make a Porsche 911 challenger, maybe even a McLaren challengers, but then a battery powered one. By the time the car is ready, Tesla may be selling their cells to third parties already. Cells that will drop hundreds of kilograms from a long range car such as the C_Two. Imagine a C_two that weighs as little as a Porsche 918 Spyder, but still lots more power and plenty of range for GT duties. After Koengigsegg launching a full hybrid 4-seater, Rimac might make a spacious Taycan like car. But lots and lots lighter. If they go for cars that can be sold in the thousands, price needs to come down and efficiency is key. There are strong rumors that the Korean cars get their efficiency from Rimac technology. Imagine a nice estate car that had Tesla-like performance, similar or even better efficienecy and a lovely not-a-Tesla look. I bet Mate wants his country to become a serious player in manufacturing. Going a similar path to Tesla's, but always doing more technology consulting on the side, could make this a reality.

[@R1DER420]

Mate sluša li te concept one

[@Cloxxki]

Would anyone be interested in designing an electric RACE car with me? Inpired by all the good things from Gordon Murray's T50, Rimac's technologies, Porsche 919 Evo, simply make the fastest possible race car and then lock the specification, sell cars for one or multiple race series. Road version optional. With the best battery and aerodynamics technology, mated to clever chassis design, I strongly feel a BEV can be build that keeps up with a Formula2 car over a race with one or 2 pitstops. Whatever weight penalty there would be over F2, like 919 Evo did to match even F1, would be overcome with much more flexible (T50 inspired, maybe doubled fan) downforce and really low air drag at speed. And of course AWD for acceleration and regen from the front axle that's usually not in play in circuit racing cars. The battery (or at least the part that provides range energy) would be swappable. It sits in a tray that can be wheeled out from the side during a pits stop. Should be possible to do quicker than a pitstop at LeMans. Let alone during driver swaps. A "hybrid" high power density battery might still be employed, fixed inside the car, to take care of high-inflow regenerative braking without overheating, dumping it to the wheels accelerating out of corners and doing that many thousands of times over the life of the battery. This removes load from the range battery allowing it to be capable of lower discharge C rating, in effect also allowing for less cooling, cell and overall weight to get far enough at race speed to complete a decent stint. When the car has multiple batteries "sizes" (weight really) to swap between, during a race choice can be made for a long stint or a fast stint. Especially if output power from the range battery is limited, the lower weight of a smaller battery would mean faster laptimes. The T50's fan in streamline mode...imagine having two of those, reducing overall drag by around 20% or more at 250+ kph. It would save energy over a race and allow cars to be spectacularly fast for spectators. In corners where you need it, drag could be introduced along with downforce. Very clever from Gordon Murray. Helpful for EVs that are having problems going fast for an extended amount of time without stopping. Our race car would be able to match LeMans winning cars over a 24 hour race. How? Similar weight or a bit more, shorter stints but faster pit stops, better aerodynamics to make high speeds, both on straights and through corners possible. When Tesla starts selling better cells, a 25 minute stint will become a 35 minute stint. Not at Formula E pace but F2/LMP1 pace!

[@Chris21709]

What is the C_2's maximum magnetic braking power? The Formula E cars achieve huge kW values using magnetic braking (just from rear wheels!), and planned power from Gen-3 magnetic braking goes much higher (with generator on front axle). What changes to drivetrain and electronics is necessary to allow large power recovery? How is one-pedal driving programmed to accommodate such rapid magnetic braking when pulling back on pedal, given that drivers of fossil cars tend to just let completely off accelerator when they want to slow even a little bit? (I drive a Model Y, and almost never use the brake pedal.)

[@jaypatel8982]

What would be the future business model Mate as you mentioned earlier in this video about several exciting product or project will going to execute? Are those projects will be in similar to C2 or will you give surprise to whole world with first of its kind technology?

[@Cloxxki]

They seem well positioned to make something like a 911 on batteries. Or even a broad platform to challenge all Tesla at their own game, providing they get access to similar cell technology as Tesla is about to unveil. Imagine a more European version of Tesla, practicality over novelty. Track performance over hype. Rimac has the technical know-how, they are where the non-Tesla industry get their BEV technology! Porsche already invested in Rimic twice that we know of. The way Bugatti, Porsche and Lamborghini are tech leaders within the VW group, Rimac may have positioned itself as indispensable BEV technology consultant. Able to get more investment whenever needed.

[@AndyRRR0791]

I hope you guys are working on an electric Elise-type car. A challenge that no-one has accepted yet is to deliver a lightweight EV with a modest but adequate range. Please consider. (but let me know before I EV-convert my S1 Elise...)

[@AndyRRR0791]

Oh, and also active toe control for the chassis to optimize range/rolling resistance-dynamic response compromise

[@warpspeed9877]

21:03...where do i sign?

[@joshmabhena1315]

3rd but first in uk

[@glavatazelva]

I wonder if you thought about the Rimac F1 car ?, whether the charge could be reduced to a comparable speed as in the formula?, f1without the Doppler effect!

[@akhtarmiah]

the huge performance of the ev undoubtedly beats all competitors.. but I wished the only cars evolved to a much more beautiful car. Look at koinesseg or Ferrari, even porsche, they're are amazing to look at

[@warpspeed9877]

21:03...Where do i sign to become an intern?

[@carrubi]

Have you ever thought about building a full-electric single-seater race-car? Something like Formula E with road omologation.

[@robbob1492]

When is the first car going to be tested publicly & when is the first delivery expected?

[@georgegurdjieff3854]

Now

[@stephenpahl7538]

Sound like Tesla's Octa Valve and Heat pump might make a great addition to Rimac, would you consider licensing tech from them ?

[@milanpintar]

I think the other things is the partnerships with maybe Merc or BMW and building a car for them, volume.

[@lomparti]

I cant believe Mate is only 32 years old

[@benjaminobermeier3277]

what other areas besides automotive are you interested in

[@kaustubhbhat6955]

❤️❤️❤️

[@koustubhlimaye1717]

The curiosity of what these two petrolhead gentlemen are thinking of doing next as their "once in a lifetime opportunity" is just astounding. I am also looking forward to a video with Ana to talk about the battery control algorithms and of course the Drift mode as well. P.S. - I am a Cranfield University alumnus same as Chris

[@danielvelazquez4472]

Petrolheads? More like EV-heads i'd say

[@skyline6326]

so tell us about Rimac and Bugatti!

[@DaliborLabudovic]

I am going to try and spit ball what the next big thing for Rimac is going to be entering Formula E or Pikes peak race car.

[@watatoi1515]

I agree, if you ones drove a higher level electric car it’s not going to move back to combustion car ⚡️🔋🏁

[@desperado73397]

Mate kad budete nam otkrili ime auta.

[@taylormkct]

Wouldn't it be nice to be one of those other people to try it?

[@robertfraukeo1908]

When will Chris Porritt get his Rimac shirts? :-). He is the first Rimac employee in any video who did not wear a branded shirt....

[@Duma86]

I was watching Trump vs Biden debate before this video, and this so relaxing.

[@joebeus6886]

I think,light(smaller battery)Track limited edition and light TOP SPEED(500kmh)limited edition!! And future Hypercar design to be more FUTURISTIC(But not to much) 👋😉🤳👽👽👀

[@joebeus6886]

@Marius Ipad Top speed has EVERYTHING to do with the weight !!! Because of TYRES !!!! And smaller Battery,is GREAT for TRACK RECORDS !! 🤫🤫👋😎👀

[@SnakePLUK]

Big fan of Rimac and I am sure you'll be successful beyond what you already are. But, there is no such thing as zero emission (quoted), zero tail pipe emissions yes, sure. CO2 from production process is interestingly greater compared to conventional cars. How many driven miles to balance the sheet? Regarding actual driving, how many people will keep their financed car beyond 2/3years?...

[@sibasish_sa]

which degree does chis have I also want to work at rimac I am a student

[@jessechen998]

A hyper electric SUV???

[@tprudzic]

Hi Mate, is electric (heavier) car worse at breaking??? Heavier car means more force is pushing it forward but at the same time more force is pushing it down. I would assume it breaks exactly the same as regular car. Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIbag6F4ndmYrKc Ken Block says about it. Is it because ratio aero:weight is higher in lighter car? Does it affect breaking so much???

[@rexcro]

🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷💪

[@vidznstuff1]

Sta ti je, Mate? Reading between the lines, I think you've hired a British bureaucrat, not a CTO. Documentation, processes, program management, plan, verification, suppliers, tuning, value engineering, speaking in platitudes...I think he's more of a COO and incrementalist, not even close to a disruptive CTO. But, that's my opinion and you're clearly in love. I hope he's not a wet blanket on the fun and creativity your people have enjoyed to this point as far as future machines go.

[@apurvmj]

EVs are cool and all but can they take part in 24 hrs Lemans.

[@JiaoBo]

feels like Rimac is much more ambitious than Pagani, Koenigsegg - niche hyper car makers. Rimac could do so much more!

[@rryan2008]

12:10

[@j.o.g.s8179]

2nd! From Kenya, so first in Africa! lol

[@chirkolo]

Cheers from Croatia my friend

[@j.o.g.s8179]

@@chirkolo Cheers!

[@chillfluencer]

I want a battery that lasts 2,000 km with one charge - and a complete charge separation happens within 5 minutes. And: the car has to ne completely autonomous. I don't want to own a car. I want to order a vehicle like a pizza. It then delivers itself to my position (regardless where I am). And after I am done with it driving me, and object, other people or animals around it just drives off after I, the people exit - respectively the animals or objects are removed. So I can order the kind of vehicle I need for any situation.

[@rexsolomon6325]

Reduce vehicle weight while maintaining range: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3yugJRpmZ6VgKc

[@amf7580]

Izgleda da englez zna sto radi.

[@bepino355]

When you 're so obviously splurging Mate, toss me a coin, too! Oh yeah, and say hello to Božo Težak for me!

[@krusher74]

I think i might stop wasting my time watching videos about cars i will never own,

[@taylormkct]

Homogeneous! I had to look that one up, I thought that was a very intelligent gay person.

[@igordusevic5396]

C'est un dinosaure il n'a rien à faire ici

[@Poxenium]

first, because nobody cares 😁👍

[@mgcharoudin]

I do

[@ronkol28]

this guy annoyed me. didnt want to continue after 3 minutes. first time

[@antofilipovic9037]

Prevedi da Hrvati isto znaju sta pricate ili ti je to svejedno, jesi li i ti britanac posto

[@DreamBigSwimStrong]

Glup si kralju