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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Cars That Think

Michael Leiters , who was Ferrari’s chief technology officer (he recently left the company), says there’s no denying that electrification in the car industry is largely being driven by the need to comply with strict emissions regulations, including for carbon dioxide. Lamborghini has been the stubborn holdout among speed merchants.

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Extreme E tackles tough terrain, promotes sustainable racing

Charged EVs

The carbon footprint is as small as practical: there are no spectators, and the cars and teams travel on a specially greened-up ship. Extreme E invests in local environmental projects at each site, and buys carbon offsets to compensate for what emissions it cannot avoid. There are two motors, each with 200 kW (225 hp) of power.