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Lotus Evija X smashes Nurburgring record by more than 10 seconds

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If I were 14 again, this photo of the Lotus Evija X would be on my bedroom wall right next to my Lamborghini Countach poster

The Nurburgring Nordschleife 12.9-mile (20.8-km), 154-corner, “Green Hell” racetrack is the renowned place for full-throttle, full-send driving to attain prestigious lap records for car manufacturers. Its fast, twisty, hilly, often 5th-gear blind-entry corners with unforgiving run-off also make it one of the most dangerous road courses.

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$100,000 Skye “tarmac rally car” breaks cover … at local shopping center

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Shown for just two mid-week days at the “Concours on Savile Row

English Design House Callum kicked off sales of its limited-production “Tarmac rally car” EV last week by parking the prototype mid-week in the local shopping center, coming away after two days with more than a dozen confirmed orders. An auspicious start indeed.

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Tilting EV deploys counterweights to stop it from toppling in curves

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Tilting electric three-wheelers may be fun and agile, but they’re generally still not as safe to drive as good ol’ four-wheeled cars. The Kairos EV could change that, as it features not one but two unique safety systems.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban … Continue reading Tilting EV deploys counterweights to stop it from toppling in curves→

EV charging “trees” ready for planting on a street near you

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Back in March, not only did Gravity Technologies open the fastest EV charging station in the US, but the company also unveiled a super-quick curbside charger. Now a new on-street system has been revealed that will see “DEAP Trees” raising the charging game.

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Single-seater electric micro-car takes aim at big city congestion

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The design collaboration that brought us the Revolve wheelchair in 2021 has now turned its attention to the problem of inner-city mobility. Noting that many SUV-sized vehicles around town only have a single occupant, the team has designed a compact EV … Continue reading Single-seater electric micro-car takes aim at big city congestion→

The iconic Bricklin sports car rises again – as an electric three-wheeler

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Although you may not have heard of the Bricklin SV1, it was definitely an interesting car that has gained a cult following. Well, the next chapter in the Bricklin story is now beginning, with the recent announcement of the all-electric Bricklin 3EV.Con… Continue reading The iconic Bricklin sports car rises again – as an electric three-wheeler→

Sub-$12k electric micro-car will roll on US roads later this year

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LA-based Eli Electric Vehicles is launching its flagship Zero electric micro-car in the US market later this year, hoping to build on sales success in Europe and beyond. The teeny two-person city dweller starts at just $11,990.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Sub-$12k electric micro-car will roll on US roads later this year→

Sub-$12k electric micro-car will roll on US roads later this year

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LA-based Eli Electric Vehicles is launching its flagship Zero electric micro-car in the US market later this year, hoping to build on sales success in Europe and beyond. The teeny two-person city dweller starts at just $11,990.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Sub-$12k electric micro-car will roll on US roads later this year→

Extreme fast charge test clocks Polestar 5 at 1,200 miles per hour

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On the road to delivering 100 miles of EV range in five minutes by the end of 2024, tech firm StoreDot has installed its extreme fast charging cells in a Polestar 5 prototype, and zapped the 77-kWh pack to 80% capacity in 10 minutes.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Extreme fast charge test clocks Polestar 5 at 1,200 miles per hour→

CATL’s 1,000-km LFP EV battery super-charges at 1 km/sec

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CATL made headlines around the globe last August when it presented the Shenxing battery, an LFP pack capable of adding 400 kilometers (249 miles) of range in a mere 10 minutes at the charger. Not a year later, and that pack’s powering actual cars. This… Continue reading CATL’s 1,000-km LFP EV battery super-charges at 1 km/sec→