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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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ROUSH CleanTech enters EV market with Class 6 electric vehicles

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ROUSH CleanTech, known for its advanced clean transportation solutions, is entering the electric truck market. ROUSH is providing Penske Truck Leasing with all-new Ford F-650 battery electric vehicles later this year for deployment across Southern California.

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MOKE International returns to US with street-legal 50 mph open-top electric vehicle

Electrek

The post MOKE International returns to US with street-legal 50 mph open-top electric vehicle appeared first on Electrek. Just months after landing a $55M funding deal , MOKE International is bringing them back to the US for the first time in decades with its new MOKE Californian model.

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: 50 MPH Chinese electric ‘motorbike’ for $600

Electrek

The wonderful thing about Alibaba is that you can find just about any type of vehicle under the sun, especially electric vehicles. Have an electric boat. How about an electric Willys Jeep ? Want to explore the seas? Want an entire backyard train set to drive your friends around your sprawling property?

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This 50 MPH fully-enclosed electric vehicle offers car-like convenience in a motorcycle size

Electrek

Two of the most cited reasons for car commuters shunning smaller vehicles like bikes, scooters and motorcycles are safety and weather. The post This 50 MPH fully-enclosed electric vehicle offers car-like convenience in a motorcycle size appeared first on Electrek.

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Lotus Emeya revealed with 905-hp; 0-62-mph in 2.8 seconds

Electric Cars Report

“Bringing together our rich heritage with intelligent performance and the latest cutting-edge technologies, we’re pushing the boundaries for how a luxury electric vehicle should look and handle– making it truly for the drivers,” said Feng Qingfeng, CEO, Lotus Group. seconds appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Rolls Royce proclaims ‘Spirit of Innovation’ e-plane fastest electric vehicle in the world at 387 mph

Electrek

Legacy automaker Rolls-Royce has publicly claimed it believes its Spirit of Innovation all-electric plane is the fastest electric vehicle in the world, following three new speed records.

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