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BMW unveils the powerful i4 electric sedan with 530 hp, 373 miles of range

BMW just took the wraps off its first purely electric premium mid-size sedan. Appropriately called the i4, the vehicle is powered by the company’s fifth-generation eDrive platform and is just part of the company’s upcoming onslaught of EVs. But put down the credit card. This car isn’t coming until late 2021, at the earliest. Right… Continue reading BMW unveils the powerful i4 electric sedan with 530 hp, 373 miles of range

China EV startup Byton receives California distributor license

(Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle startup Byton said on Monday it has received a distributor license from California, paving the way for the company to launch its first electric SUV vehicle, Byton M-Byte, in the United States. The license will facilitate Byton to sell and service vehicles through its own infrastructure as well as via… Continue reading China EV startup Byton receives California distributor license

Tesla Supercharger station caught on fire while ~13 gas stations had fires

A Tesla Supercharger station located at a Wawa convenience store in New Jersey caught on fire yesterday. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and Tesla is reportedly investigating the situation. Wawa is a chain of convenience stores and fuel stations that has partnered with Tesla to provide Supercharger locations. Earlier this year, we… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger station caught on fire while ~13 gas stations had fires

Tesla’s efficiency is improving 3% a year – increasing already impressive lead

Tesla’s latest updates show that it is improving its efficiency by 3% a year, which is increasing its already impressive lead over the rest of the automotive industry. Electric vehicles are always significantly more efficient than gasoline and diesel-powered cars, but the efficiency between electric cars remains important because it determines how much range you… Continue reading Tesla’s efficiency is improving 3% a year – increasing already impressive lead

Bugatti plots EV for less than $1 million – Automotive News Europe

Bugatti Automobiles is looking to broaden its appeal by flanking the 2.5 million-euro ($2.7 million) Chiron supercar with a slightly more accessible alternative. The potential second model line would be an electric-powered grand tourer or crossover that could seat up to four people and would cost between 500,000 and 1 million euros. The French boutique… Continue reading Bugatti plots EV for less than $1 million – Automotive News Europe

World premiere of the production version of Owl

The fastest accelerating car makes its debut Summary The Owl is the fastest accelerating car in the world: 0-60 mph in 1.69 seconds The Owl is the first Japanese full-electric hypercar The Owl is the world most powerful electric hypercar: 4 PMSM produce 2012 horsepower (1480 kW) Great performaces but never shouty: design based on… Continue reading World premiere of the production version of Owl

Nissan Considers Entering The U.S.’ Electric Pickup Truck Segment

If this happens, it could be huge. It seems Nissan is ready to bring an all-electric pickup truck to market on our shores. That makes perfect sense since Nissan is a global leader in electrification and also makes compelling pickup trucks, i.e. the Frontier and Titan. So far, most reasonably successful EVs have been smaller… Continue reading Nissan Considers Entering The U.S.’ Electric Pickup Truck Segment

Tesla Model 3 Performance Sets New 1/2-Mile Record, Crushes Hellcat

Yep, Tesla’s entry-level sedan makes the Dodge Hellcat look slow. We are sharing yet another amazing Tesla Model 3 Performance record with you. While it’s not the first since Tesla’s most recent over-the-air update, YouTubers JR Garage just pulled off another 2.9-second zero-to-60-mph run with the Tesla. Of course, this just works to further substantiate the Drag… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Performance Sets New 1/2-Mile Record, Crushes Hellcat

Following Ford Mustang Mach-E Debut, Tesla’s Elon Musk Gives Kudos

Now there are two US automakers making waves when it comes to EVs, but only one will be made in the USA. Up until last night’s 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E debut, it has been a waiting game. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has continued to assert that the Silicon Valley automaker’s mission involves accelerating sustainable transportation,… Continue reading Following Ford Mustang Mach-E Debut, Tesla’s Elon Musk Gives Kudos

Tesla Model S P100D vs. Mercedes AMG GT 63 — Lovecars Drag Race Is Fun, Funny, Worth Watching

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Published on November 17th, 2019 |

by Cynthia Shahan

Tesla Model S P100D vs. Mercedes AMG GT 63 — Lovecars Drag Race Is Fun, Funny, Worth Watching

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November 17th, 2019 by Cynthia Shahan

The other day I noticed my torque was at prime force due to the battery being fully charged — on my 2015 BMW i3. Imagine how this higher state of charge (SoC) increases the feeling of Ludicrous Mode as it jets a Tesla Model S P100D forward like a rocket.

In another case of such a Tesla showing off its power and thrilling its driver, below we have a race between a P100D and a Mercedes AMG GT 63 with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine, two similarly priced 4 door cars.

The articulate racing-inspired YouTube channel Lovecars set up the race. According to Lovecars, the new AMG GT 63 from the oldest car manufacturer in the world challenges the current king of the racetrack, the Model S P100D. The unfolding race is about contrast as well as racing. It is about generational changes.

Tiff Needell amuses himself, and us, as he inspects the vitals on the Tesla screen. His friend in the Mercedes says, “Yeah, but can it do this?” The vroom vroom of the V8 engine follows. (Many would consider that a bug rather than a feature.)

1, 2, 3, and the Mercedes driver smiles in amazement as Tiff and Tesla take a certain lead. “It’s an absolute rocket!” The fun of this video is the back and forth. Tiff says, “I left you 100 yards behind in a flash. Were you not trying at all?”

Tiff switches cars and gets behind the wheel of the Mercedes, because as he says, it must be a driver error — how could Tesla be so far ahead. “Jumping from that Tesla to Mercedes is minimalistic to maximalistic,” he notes — “if that’s a word.”

The drivers eventually make 3 runs of races.

Sources: Tesla Inc. / Mercedes AMG via X Auto

Consider the force and performance of the Tesla, an all-electric car that only arrived on the scene in 2012 from the newest car manufacturer on the planet. Yes, the Tesla Model S P100D deserves the crown. How the times have changed.

I got hooked on Lovecars and Tiff Needell after the races and wanted a bit more. I found another one worth watching. Of course, this sticks with the all-electric Tesla. Enjoy.

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Cynthia Shahan Cynthia Shahan started writing by doing research as a social cultural and sometimes medical anthropology thinker. She studied and practiced both Waldorf education, and Montessori education. Eventually becoming an organic farmer, licensed AP, and mother of four unconditionally loving spirits, teachers, and environmentally conscious beings born with spiritual insights and ethics beyond this world. (She was able to advance more in this way led by her children.)

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