The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 5, 2025

But the racing world—and a few stubborn customers—had other ideas. It eventually made its way back to the UK after doing just 3,000 miles. Top speed of 206 mph. Just pure, analog, V12 lunacy with three seats: one for the driver, one for your wallet, and one for the courage it took to drive the thing. So they did. Fuel economy?

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Teslarati

JUNE 17, 2021

The Tesla Model S Plaid’s 0-60 mph time is listed on the company’s website as 1.99 The idea of a four-door, family sedan that’s filled to the brim with fancy tech features is something almost alien, after all. The Tesla Model S Plaid accelerated from 0-60 mph in just 1.98 The quarter-mile run was achieved in 9.25

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2010

The cars are designed for trips under three miles and are being used in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and south Redondo Beach. Participating drivers are asked to complete surveys regarding how the vehicles are used, how they perform, satisfaction levels and ideas for improvement.

Los Angeles

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2018

The two-seater produces 1914 hp, 2300 N·m of torque, and reaches a top speed of 412 km/h (256 mph); acceleration from 0-60 mph is in 1.85 It has a range of 650 kilometers (404 miles) (NEDC Cycle), and achieves an 80% battery charge in 30 minutes through a 250 kW fast charging system.

Porsche

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

The two-seater vehicle generates almost 2,000 PS and reaches a top speed of 412 km/h (256 mph). It boasts a range of 650 kilometers (404 miles) (NEDC) and can recharge 80% of its full battery capacity within half an hour thanks to a 250 kW fast charging system.

Porsche

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2009

The FT-EV II is a compact EV designed for short distances, and is based on the idea of a future mobility society in which EVs are common, and means of transport are divided according to purpose, the characteristics of the energy to be used and the status of the supply infrastructure. Earlier post.).

Concept

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 29, 2021

But its technological advantages are settled: With an EPA-rated range of up to 837 km ( 520 miles ), the Lucid Air sedan can travel farther on a charge, and charge faster, than any EV in history. That includes an insane quarter-mile run in 9.69 seconds at over 233 km/h (145 mph), and 0-60 mph in less than 2.5

Miles

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2017

The concept features an all-wheel drive system with a total output of 369 hp (275 kW) and an NEDC electric driving range of 600 kilometers (270 miles on a predicted US driving cycle). BUZZ shown in Detroit can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 5 seconds, with a governed top speed of 99 mph.

Concept

Teslarati

JUNE 15, 2021

In a recent post on Twitter, Ford CEO Jim Farley responded positively to the idea of the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 — the automaker’s one-off monster— drag racing the Tesla Model S Plaid. . Tesla advertises the Model S Plaid to have a 0-60 mph time of 1.99 seconds that allows it to hit the quarter-mile in 9.23

Ford

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2009

The Hyrban has a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h), can accelerate from 0 - 30 mph in 5.5 seconds, and has a range of more than 200 miles (320 km). Riversimple, founded by Hugo Spowers, a former motorsport engineer and racing driver, earlier initiated the hydrogen LIFECar project through its subsidiary OSCar Automotive Ltd.

Hydrogen

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2013

EV is targeted to have a range of more than 100 km (62 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The ideas being investigated include specially adapted seatbelts as well as other innovative concepts to minimize potential injuries in the event of an accident. The project is funded with €10.8 The Visio.M

Light

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

and I think this will give us a good idea of overall consumer acceptance of EVs. Maximum vehicle speed in Normal mode is 85 mph (137 km/h); maximum in Sport mode, which also has a more aggressive accelerator pedal feel, is 100 mph (161 km/h). kWh, providing an anticipated EPA-estimated driving range of 113 miles.

Toyota

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Its 2,000 Wh enables a range of up to 300 km (186 miles), depending on the riding mode. 120 mm of suspension travel front and rear is ideal for all applications in and around town at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph). 28/ 37 mph]) and corresponding insurance cover. The battery is positioned in the center of the frame.

BMW

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

The proof-of-concept Aviat Husky CNG, which flew more than 1,000 miles from Aviat’s headquarters in Afton, Wy., The 200 hp Lycoming four-cylinder engine power the aircraft with a cruise speed of 143 mph. The Aviat Husky CNG is on display outside the Innovations Pavilion throughout AirVenture 2013 in Oshkosh, Wis. (29 pilot and 70 lbs.

Engine

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

They exist to highlight the idea that electric cars are superior to internal combustion vehicles, full stop. SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus and the Bentley Bentayga are fairly large vehicles, but their 0-60 mph times are comparable to those of high-performance sports cars. sec 0-60 mph launch, 9.7-sec seconds at 143.80

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

The Elektro E6 is envisioned to feature a full carbon composite structure, two motors, high wing propeller, solar cells technology, 6 seats, 480 kg (1,058 lb) payload and 500-km (311-mile) range. Take-off speed is 110 km/h (68 mph); cruise speed is 160 km/h (99 mph); and maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 21, 2024

But either way, that single or double motor is apparently enough to send this suitcase careening around an airport terminal at a wholly irresponsible 30 km/h (18 mph). If this seems like a half-baked idea, then youre probably being generous. The 75Wh battery is compliant with pretty much any airline, falling below the 100Wh limit.

IDEA

Teslarati

AUGUST 20, 2024

The truck was the next step in many companies’ plans to make their fleets more sustainable, and NFI had the same idea. It said more than 60 percent of those miles were traveled at speeds of 50 MPH or greater, and efficiency was demonstrated at 1.64 kWh per mile. kWh per mile.

Fleet

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2016

A 40-ton long-haul truck driving at 60 mph (about 100 km/h) uses between 8 to 13 gallons of diesel per hour according to a detailed Swedish survey. Battery trucks with 120-mile range exist—although are not yet very common. This is 20 to 30USD per hour, or in the UK, 40 to 60 USD per hour! Earlier post.]. Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 17, 2024

MotorTrend also told Fenske that their 1/8th-mile time for the Porsche 911 Carerra T was 8.0 MPH, which is faster than what math would show the time was for the Cybertruck towing the same vehicle, which was roughly 8.25 MotorTrend also told Fenske that their 1/8th-mile time for the Porsche 911 Carerra T was 8.0 seconds at 93.1

Porsche

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Buzz on a 7,500 km (4,660-mile) road rally through nine European countries in 16 days as part of the Baltic Sea Circle Rally. We knew it could be done with careful planning and plenty of patience, even with the van’s modest 263-mile range. However, it effortlessly cruised at 120 km/h (75 mph) once you got there.

Miles

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Coda popped onto the electric-vehicle stage in June 2009 as an offshoot of Miles Electric Vehicles, a maker of electric light trucks in China. And Reuben Munger, former managing partner at investment firm Baupost Group LLC, is a founder and chairman of Bright, which developed a fully electric delivery van called Idea. Tesla Motors.

Plug-in

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 The Spark EV’s maximum speed is limited to 90 mph. The firsts of the Spark EV. The Spark EV instrument cluster.

Chevrolet

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2017

The all-wheel drive system has a total output of 369 hp (275 kW) and an NEDC electric driving range of 600 kilometers (270 miles on a predicted US. BUZZ shown in Detroit can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 5 seconds, with a governed top speed of 99 mph. driving cycle). According to Volkswagen, “I.D.

Detroit

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

And while the scoffing tends to center around the "purity" of cycling—the idea that e-bike riders are somehow lazy cheaters—that electric assist is actually luring people off the couch for healthy exercise. Hidden inside frames, they're making some e-bikes look so stealthy that onlookers have no idea it's electric.

Motorcycles

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The 2025 Ram 1500 REV is expected to have over 350 miles driving range with a standard 168 kWh battery pack. The company said a massive 229 kWh battery option will be available, enabling up to 500 miles of driving range. Powered by a 100 kWh battery pack, Jeep’s luxury electric SUV has a driving range of over 300 miles.

Dodge

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

mile track. mph) bone stock, a “Track Pack” could undoubtedly shave off a good number of seconds from the vehicles lap time. The CEO did not share if the “track software update” would unlock the Model S Plaid’s top speed to 200 mph, but it should help optimize the flagship sedan for high-speed, technical runs.

Tesla

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2017

Power output is 2 x 8 kW; voltage level is 48 volts; top speed is 60 km/h (37 mph). The 20 kWh battery capacity gives the vehicle an electric range of 80 kilometers (50 miles). The two-seat aCar is EU-classified as L7e—a heavy quadricycle. The battery can be loaded from an ordinary 220 volt household wall socket within 7 hours.

Africa

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2016

The first vehicle based on the all-new Modular Electric Platform (MEB) designed specifically for plug-in vehicles, the BUDD-e with its 101 kWh battery pack offers a range of up to 373 miles (600 km) based on the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), or up to 233 miles (375 km) based on EPA drive cycle) miles.

Connect

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

liter unit would serve as the engine component in a future production X5 eDrive PHEV—as well as ideas for future solutions in the field of lightweight design, aerodynamics and thermal management. With its combined maximum output of 266 kW/362 hp, combined peak torque of 570 nm (420 lb-ft), 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 4.4

Plug-in

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). At a stable speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), for example, it accounts for a fuel consumption saving of 1.2 liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. EOLAB Aerodynamic elements.

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Teslarati

JUNE 14, 2021

In a later tweet, Musk noted that these innovations had given Tesla some ideas for increasing the torque and maximum RPM of the next-generation Roadster. . Together with its SpaceX-infused tech and 620-mile range, the Roadster could truly stand above the Model S Plaid, effectively justifying its expected base price of $200,000. .

Carbon

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Under the best-case scenario, the presence of as few as 2,000 self-driving cars in downtown San Francisco will slow traffic to less than 2 mph, according to Millard-Ball, who uses game theory and a traffic micro-simulation model to generate his predictions. “ The idea is to do it now before autonomous vehicles become widespread.

Price

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2019

million miles) of real-life driving data from the test fleet vehicles. million miles) of the most relevant driving scenarios and environmental factors are then extracted. This system will enable drivers to delegate the task of driving to the car for longer periods of time when driving on the motorway at speeds up to 130 km/h (81 mph).

BMW

Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Model X Plaid would likely be another vehicle that remakes the idea of what an SUV is capable of. With its three high-performance motors with carbon-sleeved rotors that make 1,020 horsepower, the Model X Plaid is capable of going from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 Watch a video of the new Tesla Model X in the video below.

San Francisco

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

So much talk has gone into “last mile solutions” within the urban planning space. It’s the idea that commuters might drive to a decentralized parking location, disembark, and find a better way into town. With the new Honda Motocompacto, the company is banking on the idea that individualized urban transport can possibly be cool.

Honda

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 4, 2024

This is a horrible idea. These "passive speed limiters" would use audio and/or visual cues to alert drivers whenever they are 10 miles per hour or move over the speed limit. At this point, you might point out that these systems would only start scolding drivers at speeds more than 10 mph over.

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