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Production electric go-kart sets new world record with over 100 mph speed

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more… The post Production electric go-kart sets new world record with over 100 mph speed appeared first on Electrek. And now a new electric go-kart from Blue Shock Race is demonstrating just how high performance an electric drivetrain can be in a go-kart.

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Tesla targeting sub-1 second 0-60 mph time with new Roadster: Musk

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And in a recent comment, Musk noted that Tesla is targeting an absolutely insane 0-60 mph time with the new Roadster. When the next-generation Roadster was unveiled back in late 2017 with the Tesla Semi, Elon Musk announced that it would be a vehicle with a 0-60 mph time of 1.9 second 0-60 mph run under ideal conditions.

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LiveWire readies production version of S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle; reservations open

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LiveWire is opening reservations for the production version of the all-electric S2 Del Mar motorcycle, the first LiveWire model to feature the new ARROW architecture, and the first bike to sit next to the LiveWire ONE—the company’s flagship electric motorcycle. Earlier post.). Del Mar range in city riding is targeted to be 110 miles.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph. The new BMW 7 Series Protection accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.6 seconds and goes on to reach a top speed of 130 mph.

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This rooftop wind-powered microgrid withstood 105 mph gusts

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Dallas-based Hover Energy, which makes wind-powered microgrids with solar and storage, is going to begin commercial-scale production in January 2023. And potential customers can feel confident about the resiliency of the company’s rooftop-mounted microgrids – one survived 105 mph winds during Hurricane Ian.

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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

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Porsche confirms Macan will go all-electric, production to follow Taycan, Cross Turismo Initially, Porsche plans to bring two Macan configurations to market: the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo, both offering different performance metrics. Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9

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Behind the scenes look at Juiced’s low-cost 28 MPH RipRacer electric bike production in China

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Now the company’s founder and CEO Tora Harris is taking us on a behind-the-scenes look at how production is moving along in China. more… The post Behind the scenes look at Juiced’s low-cost 28 MPH RipRacer electric bike production in China appeared first on Electrek.

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