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Rolls-Royce electric aircraft sets three speed records; world’s fastest electric vehicle

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mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 mph)—making the Spirit of Innovation the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle, the company said. Staking the claim for the all-electric world-speed record is a fantastic achievement for the ACCEL team and Rolls-Royce. km/h (132mph).

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Watch Tesla Model X Plaid do 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 seconds – faster than advertised

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Tesla has started deliveries of the Model X Plaid with tri-motor powertrain, and the first reviews are coming in. They show the electric vehicle, which is now the fastest SUV in the world, doing a 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 more… The post Watch Tesla Model X Plaid do 0-60 mph launch in 2.3

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins Cars.com’s Best Electric Vehicle for 2024 award

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For the second year in a row, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been deemed by Cars.com as its Best Electric Vehicle for 2024. Cars.com cited the Ioniq 5’s well-rounded set of features, price, and performance, as a key reason behind the vehicle’s award. Tesla’s vehicle lineup is notably absent.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.

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Startup SF Motors announces two EVs; up to 1000 hp, 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds

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SF Motors, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle (EV) startup and subsidiary of Shanghai-based Sokon Industry Group ( earlier post ), announced its latest technological advances and a new line of intelligent electric vehicles at an event at its Santa Clara headquarters. SF Motors acquired InEVit Inc.,

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Rivian tests Dual-Motor powertrain on icy Alaskan roads

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Rivian tested its Dual-Motor powertrain on Alaska’s icy roads—and it looked like a blast. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shared a short clip showing an R1T with a Dual-Motor Powertrain skidding through ice and snow in Alaska. “The The team out in Alaska, completing validation on our Dual-Motor powertrain, coming soon :)” tweeted Scaringe.

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Rivian announces R1S Max Pack + Dual Motor deliveries this fall

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Rivian has announced that its R1S SUV’s Max Pack + Dual Motor AWD configuration will start deliveries this fall. As noted by Rivian in a post on its official Twitter account, the R1S Max Pack + Dual Motor is projected to have 390 miles of range. The vehicle is quick on its feet too, with a 0-60 mph time of as low as 3.5

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