Thanks for the quick reply Paul. The agni is pretty pricy, but in use in many motorbikes and boats. I think you would get a kick out of the designer, as he has a diy quirkyness about him.
Dailymotion - Cedric Lynch and Agni Motors - The Legend - um video do canal Tecnologia & Ciências
Here is a good article of some recent success they have had.
Technology Review: The Electric Acid Test
I'll do more reading on your project...