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Rimac/Bugatti CEO explains problems with Tesla Roadster’s under 1 sec 0 to 60 mph

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Mate Rimac, CEO of supercar makers Rimac and Bugatti, has commented on Elon Musk’s claim that the new Tesla Roadster is going to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 1 second with thrusters. Musk again claimed that the vehicle would achieve sub-1-second 0 to 60 mph acceleration with cold air trusters built by his rocket company, SpaceX.

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Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

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Nikola Corporation announced the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles. The Badger will be outfitted with a 15-kilowatt power outlet for tools, lights and compressors, which is enough power to assist a construction site for approximately 12 hours without a generator.

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Porsche’s all-electric Boxster EV seen sporting production lights in new testing video

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Porsche added more range, faster charging, and power to its all-electric Taycan. With Weissach package added, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 Porsche Boxster EV shows off lights in new video Like the new electric Macan, the Boxster EV is expected to ride on Porsche’s new PPE platform.

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2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range

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This will get the GLC 350e from 0-60 mph in 6.6 The top speed is limited to 135 mph in hybrid mode and 87 mph in electric mode. kwh battery pack affords up to 81 miles of electric range, as measured on the European WLTP testing cycle. The powertrain combines a 2.0-liter seconds, according to Mercedes.

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Porsche upgrades the 2025 Taycan with more range, performance, and fast charging

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The new Porsche Taycan features longer range, more performance, and fast charging capabilities. Meanwhile, Porsche was able to improve efficiency for longer-range trips. For example, the RWD Taycan Turbo can now sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 Porsche’s electric sports received a major upgrade for the 2025 model year.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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A VR9-level security vehicle protects against attacks with short- and long-range weapons up to 7.62 The integrated protection concept of the new BMW i7 Protection and BMW 7 Series Protection was factored into the development of the new 7 Series range. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0

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New range record for the Kangoo ZE-H2 EV with fuel cell range extender

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kg of hydrogen for the Symbio FCell fuel cell range extender, the Renault electric light-duty vehicle travelled the distance in 10 hours 36 minutes, at night on a mixed journey of urban and peri-urban areas, with lights and heating turned on. Beyond, a new 700 bar option will get us close to the 500 km range mark.

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