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Nitrocross unveils all-electric race class with Sierra Car

In September, the Sierra Car support series race will take place at Nitrocross 24/25 in Richmond, VA.

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Rimac Nevera breaks EV production lap record at Nürburgring

The record-breaking lap was 20 seconds faster than the previous record, Rimac says.

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Volta designs off-grid hauler to enable EV off-road racing

The trailer an be recharged from shore, solar, or from a specialty-upfitted Dodge RAM with a secondary alternator.

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Move over Rimac: McMurtry Spéirling takes EV speed record

The fan car has achieved an independently measured 0-60 MPH in 1.40 seconds and a 1/4 mile in 7.97 seconds.

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Toyota debuts Corolla Cross Hydrogen concept car

Toyota engineers have created a prototype of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered road car – the Corolla Cross H2 Concept.

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German students break EV acceleration world record

A team of 20 students from the German University of Stuttgart set the new world record for the fastest accelerating electric vehicle at 0-100 kph (0-62 MPH) in 1.46 seconds. This news is the latest update in a tri-national rivalry to hold the world EV acceleration record. Stuttgart says they began the trend in 2012

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Fisker announces Project Ronin electric GT sports car

Fisker Inc. has announced Project Ronin, the company’s third vehicle after its Fisker Ocean SUV and Fisker PEAR. “The aim is to achieve the world’s longest range for a production EV, combined with extremely high levels of performance,” CEO Henrik Fisker said. “Project Ronin will be a showcase for our internal engineering, powertrain and software

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Audi RS Q e-tron competes at Dakar Rally

Three Audi RS Q e-tron rally cars raced in the off-road Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. “Our driver teams won four stages and clinched a total of 14 podium results in the daily classifications. This clearly exceeds our expectations for the first Dakar participation,” says Julius Seebach, managing director of Audi Sport GmbH and responsible

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Holley High Voltage Experience shows off EV excitement at Sonoma Raceway

The event featured a variety of high-performance driving events and a dedicated car show filled with EV conversions.

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Hypercraft, Geiser Bros. unveil EV desert race truck at SEMA

The 1,600 HP race truck was featured in the North Hall at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

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Holley announces all-inclusive motorsports event for EVs

Events will include autocross, a road course, drag racing and more.

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Cupra reveals Tavascan Extreme E Concept off-road race car

The car is equipped with a 54-kWh battery behind the cockpit and can go from 0-100 km/h (about 62 MPH) in about 4 seconds.

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