Toyota broke the Pikes Peak record for an electric vehicle (EV) at last year’s event, sprinting up the now-tarmac mountain in 10:15.380. Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) engineers have now made some tweaks to the P002 racer and the company is looking to reset the record books once again. The odds […]
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Formula E e-Prix set for 2014, LA donut demonstration (video)
A new racing series will kick off next year, marking the dawn of serious alternative-power motorsport. Called Formula E, the series will tour the world with ten separate ‘e-Prix’ races. The new FIA-approved series will use a lineup of completely electric vehicles (EV), in the shape of open-wheeled Formula-type racers. […]
Renault F1-inspired electric concept coming April 25
An all-new Renault performance concept car will be unveiled this Thursday, April 25. The car will attempt to bridge a connection between road cars and Formula One.
Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S to race at Nurburgring 24hr
Aston Martin will not only debut its latest Rapide-based racing car at this year’s Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race, the company will also be the first ever to compete with hydrogen power. The Rapide S is Aston Martin’s latest and greatest four-door creation. It blends the finest luxuries and prestige with […]
Detroit Electric SP:01 revealed, 250km/h all-electric sports car
A new electric sports car is hitting town called the Detroit Electric SP:01. Based on the Lotus Exige, the SP:01 is being pitched as the world’s fastest all-electric production car. Powered by a 37kWh battery pack, the electric motor nestled behind the cabin produces 150kW and 225Nm. The company says […]
Applus-Idiada Volar-e 800kW beast revealed
Remember the Volar-e concept preview from earlier this week? The company behind it, Applus-Idiada, has now revealed the high-powered EV in full. The swooping sports car is based on the epic Rimac One concept. Sporting four hub-mounted electric motors, the Volar-e delivers an insane overall maximum output of 800kW and […]
2013 Holden Volt review
The 2013 Holden Volt proves it is completely possible to have a car that’s environmentally friendly, luxurious, and fun to drive. And all without using a single drop of petrol. 2013 HOLDEN VOLT – PROS AND CONS PROS: Loads of torque (370Nm) Very comfortable driving position Interior ambiance (especially when […]
Applus-Idiada ‘Volar-E’ 596kW EV sports car set for Geneva
It seems every week an all-new company sets out to produce a fully electric sports car. This time we hear of such from a Spanish company called Applus+Idiada. It’s planning to unveil the ‘Volar-E’ at the upcoming Geneva show. In terms of its design only this teaser image has been […]