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Volkswagen all-electric prototype racer to compete in Pikes Peak event in June

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This all-electric prototype racing car will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on 24 June in Colorado. The international Pikes Peak Hill Climb, also known as the “Race to the Clouds”, has been held since 1916 near Colorado Springs in the Rocky Mountains. R Pikes Peak.

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All-electric Ford SuperVan 4 to tackle Pikes Peak Hill Climb

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For over 100 years, Ford vehicles have been competing in the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) held just outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado. For 2023 and the 101st running of the event, Ford Performance is heading to America’s Mountain with the all-electric SuperVan 4.

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Ford teases new F-150 Lightning-based EV SuperTruck ahead of Pikes Peak [Video]

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To showcase its abilities, Ford’s new electric SuperTruck will compete in the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Pikes Peak International Hill Climb , or “The Race to the Clouds,” is viewed as one of the most intense hill climbs in the world. The event takes place in Colorado and consists of a 12.42

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Ford Performance set to return to Pikes Peak 2024, climbing in a souped up F-150 Lightning

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Ford Performance is returning to “America’s Mountain” to participate in the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. In the “race to the clouds’” century-plus history, Ford has been a mainstay, dating all the way back to 1916 when the Model T climbed during in inaugural event. of downforce at speeds of 150 mph.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N to compete at Pikes Peak hoping to set record SUV crossover climb times

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Just over a month after announcing intentions to chase records at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in four separate vehicles, Hyundai has confirmed one of its entrants. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) is an annual event held in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Volkswagen developing electric racer for Pikes Peak 2018

Green Car Congress

After an absence from the event of more than 30 years, Volkswagen is developing an all-electric race car for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado on 24 June 2018. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has been run since 1916 in the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs. The race course is 12.4

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National Drive Electric Earth Day

Electric Auto Association

Drive Electric Earth Day , presented by Plug In America and the Electric Auto Association , has announced a long list of events throughout the month of April highlighting the tremendous progress made in the world of electric vehicles (EVs) over the past year. Registering for the event gives participants a chance to win a $250 gift card.