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Fastest Electric Car: Rimac Nevera

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  Rimac's Nevera Clocks at 258 MPH                                                                                   Source:  Rimac World's Fastest Accelerating Production Car The Rimac Nevera all-electric car has been crowned the world's fastest e-car.  It is also the world's fastest accelerating production car.  Recently on a racetrack in Germany, the e-car hit 258 mph.  It's an all-electric hypercar that turns heads on the racetrack and as a grand tourer on the road for everyday commuting.  Additionally, it has stunning style and design.  It is the innovative creation of famous, 34-year-old, Croatian automaker Mate Rimac, who predicted in 2018 that he would deliver an all-electric hypercar capable of hitting the exact speed of 258 mph.  His successes are remarkable.  Tech Specs The automotive performance that it delivers is unprecedented.  The 2-door coupe has two electric motors that deliver 1,914 hp and 1, 740 lb-ft of torque to all 4 wheels.  It can accelerate

New Prius With New Looks & Tech

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  World's 1st Electric Car Goes Next-G                                                                                 Source:  Toyota 2023 Toyota Prius Unveiled in Japan Toyota has just done the first mega makeover of its iconic Prius, which is the world's first hybrid electric car that went into mass production. The Prius was first introduced 25 years ago in 1997. It made history back then but in recent years it has been eclipsed by glitzy e-cars particularly from Tesla & Tesla CEO/Chief Marketer Elon Musk.  To change the dynamic, Toyota has dressed up the new 2023 Prius with a sporty, new coupe style and lots of new tech.   What's New About the 2023 Prius? The look of the new Prius is radically sportier and sleeker.  It's a highly valuable franchise for Toyota as it is ranked by Consumer Reports as the world's 4th most reliable car (2022 Prius). As such, Toyota has opted to keep it as a hybrid, which helps to keep it as "an affordable car" for the m

Prius With New Look & Tech

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  World's 1st Electric Car Goes Next-G                                                                                 Source:  Toyota 2023 Toyota Prius Unveiled in Japan Toyota has just done the first mega makeover of its iconic Prius, which is the world's first hybrid electric car that went into mass production. The Prius was first introduced 25 years ago in 1997. It made history back then but in recent years it has been eclipsed by glitzy e-cars particularly from Tesla & Tesla CEO/Chief Marketer Elon Musk.  To change the dynamic, Toyota has dressed up the new 2023 Prius with a sporty, new coupe style and lots of new tech.   What's New About the 2023 Prius? The look of the new Prius is radically sportier and sleeker.  It's a highly valuable franchise for Toyota as it is ranked by Consumer Reports as the world's 4th most reliable car (2022 Prius). As such, Toyota has opted to keep it as a hybrid, which helps to keep it as "an affordable car" for the m

BMW's e-SUV Designed "Like a Loft"

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  SUV With a Range of 280 Miles on a Charge                                             Source:  BMW Powerful SUV With Zero-Emissions BMW's new, electric SUV, the iX 60 is something electrifying and very different.  According to BMW Design Chief Adrian van Hooydonk, it is designed as a "loft on wheels".  It certainly embodies that description. The SUV provides a lot of cabin space and has an elegant, aerodynamic design.  The design team is said to have been given a great deal of freedom to pursue their collective vision of design.  The result is a stunning looking, airy, all-electric SUV with a powerful battery that affords 280 miles of range on a charge.   Highly Aerodynamic Vehicle The EV has a dual electric motor powertrain that generates 610 hp. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.  Top speed is 155 mph.  It has one of the lowest drag coefficients among production cars at .26, making it a highly aerodynamic SUV.  The vehicle has 21-inch wheels with Pirel

BMW's E-SUV Designed "Like a Loft"

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  SUV With a Range of 280 Miles on a Charge                                             Source:  BMW Powerful SUV With Zero-Emissions BMW's new, electric SUV, the iX 60 is something electrifying and very different.  According to BMW Design Chief Adrian van Hooydonk, it is designed as a "loft on wheels".  It certainly embodies that description. The SUV provides a lot of cabin space and has an elegant, aerodynamic design.  The design team is said to have been given a great deal of freedom to pursue their collective vision of design.  The result is a stunning looking, airy, all-electric SUV with a powerful battery that affords 280 miles of range on a charge.   Highly Aerodynamic Vehicle The EV has a dual electric motor powertrain that generates 610 hp. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.  Top speed is 155 mph.  It has one of the lowest drag coefficients among production cars at .26, making it a highly aerodynamic SUV.  The vehicle has 21-inch wheels with Pirel

1st Air Taxi Likely to Fly in US

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  Archer Aviation's Midnight                                             Source:  Archer Aviation Targets Commercial Operations Late 2024 - 2025 San Jose, California-based Archer Aviation has unveiled its flagship air taxi, Midnight eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle). Company Co-founder and CEO Adan Goldstein says that Midnight is likely to be the first flying taxi to be certified by the FAA and to fly in the US by late 2024.  250 of these 12-rotor, all-electric, zero emissions and very low noise level aircraft will be commercially launched in 2025 in a partnership with United Airlines. They will serve as a network of air taxis for urban air mobility in the US.  The eVTOLs carry a pilot and 4 passengers. Mission, Purpose & Tech Specs Midnight is designed to fly a 100-mile range on a charge.  But it will start flying city routes, like downtown to the airport and back, and will focus on 20-mile, back-to-back short hops with ten-minute charging sessions built in

1st Likely Air Taxi for US Flights

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  Archer Aviation's Midnight                                                                                        Source:  Archer Aviation Targets Commercial Operations Late 2024 - 2025 San Jose, California-based Archer Aviation has unveiled its flagship air taxi, Midnight eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle). Company Co-founder and CEO Adan Goldstein says that Midnight is likely to be the first flying taxi to be certified by the FAA and to fly in the US by late 2024.  250 of these 12-rotor, all-electric, zero emissions and very low noise level aircraft will be commercially launched in 2025 in a partnership with United Airlines. They will serve as a network of air taxis for urban air mobility in the US.  The eVTOLs carry a pilot and 4 passengers. Mission, Purpose & Tech Specs Midnight is designed to fly a 100-mile range on a charge.  But it will start flying city routes, like downtown to the airport and back, and will focus on 20-mile, back-to-back short hops