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Those EV's Are Getting Fast, Super Fast!

BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme becomes first production car to top 500 km/h​

503.17 km/h, a new world record. Credit: Yangwang
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BYD‘s Yangwang U9 Xtreme has reportedly shattered the world speed record for production vehicles. According to auto bloggers’ reports on November 6, the electric supercar achieved a staggering top speed of 503.17 km/h during a high-speed challenge on open roads in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme becomes first production car to top 500 km/h

BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 503.17 km/h in Abu Dhabi.

carnewschina.com

 

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Cybertruck Is A Cyberslop. Will Tesla Ever Design A Proper Truck? TWT

Tesla hikes Cybertruck prices up to 10% after announcing it will kill production​

Tesla has raised Cybertruck prices in the US by up to 10% and stopped taking orders for the base Dual Motor AWD trim. The cheapest Cybertruck you can actually order now costs $92,490.

The move comes right after Tesla confirmed it will end Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027.

Tesla hikes Cybertruck prices up to 10% after announcing it will kill production

Tesla raised Cybertruck prices by up to 10% and paused orders for the base Dual Motor trim, days after confirming the end of Cybertruck production.

electrek.co

 

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What Can Be Done With Efficient Design

Volkswagen built just 250 examples of the wildly efficient XL1. Now, a barely driven example is up for grabs.​

Volkswagen built just 250 examples of the XL1, an ultra-efficient diesel plug-in hybrid that debuted in 2013.

• The futuristic two-seater achieved a remarkable 261 mpg on Europe's test cycle and could travel 31 miles on electricity alone.
• One is now up for auction in the Netherlands, with an estimated value of around $140,000.

In 2013, VW launched one of the most fascinating experiments in fuel efficiency ever made. The Volkswagen XL1 took 12 years to develop and ended up costing a whopping $150,000 at the time. However, as an engineering exercise, it was brilliant. And since VW only made 250, it's even rarer than a Bugatti Veyron from the same era.

https://insideevs.com/news/814587/volkswagen-xl1-for-sale/

 

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The Charging Network Suppliers In The USA Must See A Strong Surge In EV Sales Coming Soon

EVgo opens its first Tesla Superchargers, with hundreds more planned​

Photo: EVgo
EVgo has opened its first Supercharger station, and it’s in a Chicago grocery store parking lot. The site has 12 fast-charging stalls with both NACS and CCS plugs, and it’s the first of hundreds of Tesla Supercharger stalls EVgo plans to add across the US.

The 325 kW “EVgo Superchargers” are at Riverside Square & River’s Edge, at 3145 S Ashland Avenue. EVgo’s August announcement cited up to 500 kW for the Supercharger rollout.

EVgo opens its first Tesla Superchargers, with hundreds more planned

EVgo's first self-branded Tesla Supercharger site opens in Chicago with 12 stalls, up to 325 kW, and Magic Dock technology.

electrek.co

 

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Those EV's Are Getting Fast, Super Fast!

BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme becomes first production car to top 500 km/h​

503.17 km/h, a new world record. Credit: Yangwang
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BYD‘s Yangwang U9 Xtreme has reportedly shattered the world speed record for production vehicles. According to auto bloggers’ reports on November 6, the electric supercar achieved a staggering top speed of 503.17 km/h during a high-speed challenge on open roads in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme becomes first production car to top 500 km/h

BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 503.17 km/h in Abu Dhabi.

carnewschina.com

For us Luddites:

 

[insightman]

What Can Be Done With Efficient Design

Volkswagen built just 250 examples of the wildly efficient XL1. Now, a barely driven example is up for grabs.​

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Volkswagen built just 250 examples of the XL1, an ultra-efficient diesel plug-in hybrid that debuted in 2013.

• The futuristic two-seater achieved a remarkable 261 mpg on Europe's test cycle and could travel 31 miles on electricity alone.
• One is now up for auction in the Netherlands, with an estimated value of around $140,000.

In 2013, VW launched one of the most fascinating experiments in fuel efficiency ever made. The Volkswagen XL1 took 12 years to develop and ended up costing a whopping $150,000 at the time. However, as an engineering exercise, it was brilliant. And since VW only made 250, it's even rarer than a Bugatti Veyron from the same era.

https://insideevs.com/news/814587/volkswagen-xl1-for-sale/

As a first-gen Honda Insight owner, I was totally obsessed with the XL1, which VW decided not to offer in the US. Then I read how much slower the XL1 was than my 73-horsepower Insight, which cost $128K less. The 1,753-pound, carbon-fiber XL1 was less than 100 pounds lighter than Honda's aluminum Insight. I'd guess an Insight would be much easier to maintain than VW's beautiful, collectors-only, science experiment.

Interestingly, VW put a two-cylinder Ducati motorcycle engine into a slightly less aerodynamic version of this body and called it the XL Sport. A car this light with a 197-hp, 11,000-rpm, “Superquadro” Ducati engine in place of the diesel-hybrid hardware would be a lot more fun. The company should have made a lot more than one of them.

 

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For us Luddites:

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I was going to do that but was too lazy, so thanks!

 

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For Those Who Like Two Wheels - Segway, Electric, Covered C/W Seatbelts!

These are quite different than your standard scooter. Go to the 1:40 mark.

 

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More Serious Tesla Y Competition

In MHO, this is pretty much unbeatable at this price point.

Steer-by-wire is superior to traditional mechanical steering because it eliminates the physical steering column, enabling variable steering ratios, enhanced safety, and greater design flexibility.

Customizable Performance and Comfort — The system uses software to dynamically adjust steering feel and ratio based on speed and driving mode. This allows for quicker, lighter steering during low-speed maneuvers like parking, while automatically providing greater stability and damping at highway speeds. Additionally, the electronic connection filters out unwanted road vibrations, delivering a smoother ride while still providing precise tire feedback.

Safety and Packaging Advantages — Removing the rigid metal steering column significantly improves passive safety by eliminating a potential intrusion hazard in frontal collisions. It also grants manufacturers interior packaging freedom, allowing for expanded legroom, innovative cockpit layouts, and the use of alternative controls like steering yokes or stowable wheels. Furthermore, the direct electronic control facilitates seamless integration with ADAS and autonomous driving systems, enabling faster, more precise interventions than mechanical linkages allow.