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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Electric car drives 1,205 kilometres on single charge in world record
In a sign that range anxiety in electric cars could soon be a thing of the past, US manufacturer Lucid says one of its cars was able to cover 1,205 kilometres on a single battery charge - a new world record. The feat comes as the driving range of an electric vehicle remains a key selling point, with many would-be buyers of electric cars still put off by fears of running out of battery on longer journeys. Lucid announced in July that its Air Grand Touring covered a distance of 1,205 km on a journey from Sankt Moritz in Switzerland via Austria to Munich. However, some motoring pundits have reacted cautiously to the record, arguing it has little impact on electric mobility. This trip secured the manufacturer an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for beating the previous record by a solid 160 kilometres. A Mercedes electric had set the record only a few weeks ago in June. The five-seat Lucid is admittedly one of the most powerful EVs in the world, delivering a massive 831 horsepower, albeit for an equally massive price upwards of $110,000. The saloon reaches a top speed of 270 km/h - far faster than most electric cars. Meanwhile its ultra-fast charging capability means that the Lucid's battery can regain up to 400 kilometres of range in just 16 minutes, the maker says. Commenting on the record, industry expert Stefan Bratzel from the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) told the mass-circulation Bild newspaper: "The range race continues, although a long range is becoming less important." Bratzel called the record a "marketing gag" with limited relevance to everyday motoring. Ferdinand Dudenhöffer from the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) said the range of EVs has improved considerably in recent years and is not far removed from that of diesel vehicles.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lucid Shatters World Record With 749-Mile Drive On A Single Charge
The widespread adoption of electric vehicles has long been hindered by a two-headed dragon: the lack of public charging infrastructure and the typical driver's range anxiety. These obstacles push automakers to find ways to improve range and show off their progress. A Lucid Air Grand Touring took the Guinness World Record for the longest trip in an EV on a single charge last weekend. The luxury sedan completed an impressive 749-mile journey between St. Moritz, Switzerland and Munich, Germany, shattering the previous record by nearly 100 miles. Behind the wheel of the Lucid was Umit Sabanci, a London-based entrepreneur who has the eccentric hobby of breaking Guinness World Records. In 2017, Sabanci set the record for visiting the most countries in 24 hours by scheduled transportation. He and a friend darted to 13 countries across Europe. In 2022, he completed the fastest circumnavigation of the Earth by scheduled flights. Sabanci flew a three-flight itinerary from and to Los Angeles International Airport in 46 hours and 23 minutes via Doha, Qatar and Brisbane, Australia. Sabanci previously worked with Lucid. He broke the record driving to the most countries on a single charge in June 2024. The vanity record breaker drove 567 miles southward through the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Italy. In a statement regarding the single-charge distance record, he said: "When I completed the nine-country journey in 2024, it was just the beginning. This new achievement takes that journey even further. I'm proud to be part of a movement that proves electric mobility isn't just the future; it's already redefining what's possible today." Read more: These Are The Cars Our Readers Wish Would Depreciate Faster If his background didn't show it, he isn't an elite-level EV hypermiling tuner. The run was done in collaboration with Lucid. The California-based manufacturer likely provided the modifications and expertise necessary to extend the drive far beyond the Lucid Air Grand Touring's EPA-estimated range of 516 miles. Lucid has stripped the record from a privately run Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+. The previous record of 645 miles was set just last month and broke the symbolic 1,000-kilometer barrier. One can only hope that competition for bragging rights between manufacturers will drive the record even further out and lead to technology that will become standard across all EVs. It's hard to believe that we're only three years removed from Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX's unveiling. The German automaker built a hyper-efficient electric concept car to prove that an electric vehicle could have 1,000 kilometers of range. However, the one-off car was designed as a bland, blobby teardrop to minimize drag, taking function over form to the extreme. Now, we're seeing typically styled electric cars blasting past the 1,000-km mark. It's impressive to see how far EVs have progressed in recent years, and hopefully, this level of development won't stop. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chinese company unveils new tech that could revolutionize electric vehicles: 'Truly amazing'
New electric vehicle battery technology that could put an end to range anxiety has been unveiled at the 2025 Shenzhen International Battery Fair in China. Among Chinese battery manufacturer SEVB's announcements was its Star Chaser 2.0 battery system that delivers over 93 miles of range from just one minute of charging, according to a report by Interesting Engineering. Electric vehicles are a major component in shifting the world away from dirty fuels and adopting clean energy alternatives. These machines don't produce any tailpipe emissions and can run on electricity generated by sustainable sources. Unfortunately, charging an EV takes significantly longer than filling a tank with gasoline. DC fast chargers, which are some of the fastest, still take between 20 minutes and an hour to get a battery up to 80%. Battery charging speeds are graded with a "C" rating. SEVB's original Star Chaser, which was launched in 2022, was groundbreaking at the time with 4C charging rates. The company's new Star Chaser 2.0 uses a combination of liquid cooling, flexible printed circuits, and added safety features to achieve the incredible feat of charging at 12C, the report explained. The Xinxingchi 2.0 Kiloamp Extreme Charging Edition is essential to the technology, allowing the battery to be charged with a record 1400 A current when paired with a vehicle that has a 1,000-volt system. The resulting 1.4 megawatt flash-charging succeeds in making EV charging as fast as refueling a traditional vehicle, which could tilt the scales in favor of EVs for consumers who have been on the fence about upgrading. The company also announced the Xinxingchi 2.0 Long Range Edition, which charges at 6C but offers over 500 miles of range. Being able to charge quickly can make electric vehicles far more appealing, but there are already inherent benefits to the technology that make them better than more typical cars powered by internal combustion engines. Would you buy an EV if it only took 5 minutes to charge? Sign me up No way Depends on the cost Depends how much range it has Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. EVs are extremely energy efficient, converting up to 91% of the energy from the battery and regenerative braking system into forward motion. Gasoline-powered vehicles only get about 25% energy efficiency from burning dirty fuels. That efficiency also means that the annual costs to fuel an electric car will be significantly lower. A 2018 study from the University of Michigan found that EVs cost around $485 to fuel every year, compared to $1,117 in annual fuel costs for a gasoline vehicle. Plus, homes with a solar panel system and battery storage allow EV owners to charge their vehicles with clean energy and reduce those costs even further. EnergySage offers expert advice and quote comparisons to help consumers who are interested in upgrading. Interesting Engineering added that SEVB is also trying to keep their products at a competitive price, so that the three-year cost of EV ownership will be lower than that of a gasoline-powered car. Commenters on the Interesting Engineering report seemed hopeful for the future of this technology. "Sounds like truly amazing technology," one person said. "Let's hope this battery can be manufactured at scale." Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chinese company unveils new tech that could revolutionize electric vehicles: 'Truly amazing'
New electric vehicle battery technology that could put an end to range anxiety has been unveiled at the 2025 Shenzhen International Battery Fair in China. Among Chinese battery manufacturer SEVB's announcements was its Star Chaser 2.0 battery system that delivers over 93 miles of range from just one minute of charging, according to a report by Interesting Engineering. Electric vehicles are a major component in shifting the world away from dirty fuels and adopting clean energy alternatives. These machines don't produce any tailpipe emissions and can run on electricity generated by sustainable sources. Unfortunately, charging an EV takes significantly longer than filling a tank with gasoline. DC fast chargers, which are some of the fastest, still take between 20 minutes and an hour to get a battery up to 80%. Battery charging speeds are graded with a "C" rating. SEVB's original Star Chaser, which was launched in 2022, was groundbreaking at the time with 4C charging rates. The company's new Star Chaser 2.0 uses a combination of liquid cooling, flexible printed circuits, and added safety features to achieve the incredible feat of charging at 12C, the report explained. The Xinxingchi 2.0 Kiloamp Extreme Charging Edition is essential to the technology, allowing the battery to be charged with a record 1400 A current when paired with a vehicle that has a 1,000-volt system. The resulting 1.4 megawatt flash-charging succeeds in making EV charging as fast as refueling a traditional vehicle, which could tilt the scales in favor of EVs for consumers who have been on the fence about upgrading. The company also announced the Xinxingchi 2.0 Long Range Edition, which charges at 6C but offers over 500 miles of range. Being able to charge quickly can make electric vehicles far more appealing, but there are already inherent benefits to the technology that make them better than more typical cars powered by internal combustion engines. Would you buy an EV if it only took 5 minutes to charge? Sign me up No way Depends on the cost Depends how much range it has Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. EVs are extremely energy efficient, converting up to 91% of the energy from the battery and regenerative braking system into forward motion. Gasoline-powered vehicles only get about 25% energy efficiency from burning dirty fuels. That efficiency also means that the annual costs to fuel an electric car will be significantly lower. A 2018 study from the University of Michigan found that EVs cost around $485 to fuel every year, compared to $1,117 in annual fuel costs for a gasoline vehicle. Plus, homes with a solar panel system and battery storage allow EV owners to charge their vehicles with clean energy and reduce those costs even further. EnergySage offers expert advice and quote comparisons to help consumers who are interested in upgrading. Interesting Engineering added that SEVB is also trying to keep their products at a competitive price, so that the three-year cost of EV ownership will be lower than that of a gasoline-powered car. Commenters on the Interesting Engineering report seemed hopeful for the future of this technology. "Sounds like truly amazing technology," one person said. "Let's hope this battery can be manufactured at scale." Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Bloomberg
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
China's 1,000-Mile EVs Render Range Anxiety Obsolete
Thanks for reading Hyperdrive, Bloomberg's newsletter on the future of the auto world. Range anxiety has long suppressed sales of fully electric vehicles as drivers opt for the peace of mind that plug-in hybrids and old-school gas-guzzlers offer.
