LVCHI Auto's Venere Electric Limo Unveiled

Came out of nowhere. Looks fast, plans to be fast. Here are some facts about the new ambitious four door four seater electric "limo":

- Power peaks at 1,000 horsepower coming from four electric motors generating 185 kilowattseach with a total 1,135 pound-feet of torque. (use the units converter here if you're lost).
- 100kWh battery and a range of 405 miles (650km) on a single charge.
- 2.5 second 0-62 mph (0-100km/h) time is announced with a top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h).
- Start of production is planned for 2019 in Turin.

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Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo

Porsche unveiled another gorgeous electric concept at Geneva. Hereis what you need to know:

- 800-volt super-fast charging system that allows a 250-mile (400 km) charge in about 15 minutes
- 600 Hp coming from two electric motors
- intelligent all wheel drive (whatever that means)
- 310 miles range (500 km)
- striking looks
- No serious release plans announced

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Rimac C_Two unveiled at Geneva: Promises Astonishing Performance

Croatian EV company Rimac has unveiled the second generation of their high performance electric supercar. While on the outside the design looks like an evolution of the first generation, the power train promises previously unprecedented performance, second gen Tesla Roadster included:

- power comes from four electric motors with a total output of 1,914 hp and 1,696 pound-feet of torque.
- 0 to 60 mph (98 km/h) in 1.85 seconds
- top speed of 258 mph (415 mph)
- quarter mile time: 9.1 seconds
- 120-kWh battery pack with a promised range of 404 miles (650 km)
- it is able to recharge up to 80 percent of its capacity in under 30 minutes thanks to the 250-kW charging
- active aerodynamics elements: including front and rear diffusers, hood vents, rear wing, and underbody air intakes
- equipped with sensors that would eventually allow for Level 4 autonomous driving: eight cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors, 2 lidars and six radar units

Let the electric hypercar war begin!

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The (near) future according to Volkswagen: I.D. Vizzion

Volkswagen is bringing a new EV concept to Geneva and they called it the I.D. Vizzzzzion.

Here is how Volkswagen sees the future:
- No steering wheel
- No pedals
- No controls or at least no buttons or touchscreens inside
- Function guaranteed through voice and gesture controls
- a combined output of 302 Hp coming from two motors (front and rear axle)
- 400 miles range (650 km)
- IKEA carpet inside the car

Expected to arrive between 2020 and 2022. If this is Volkswagen's answer to all the autonomous smart concept cars popping around then I like their sense of humor. If this is really the future, then I am not sure I like it.

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Jaguar I-Pace: production version revealed

Traditional automakers are getting in the EV business. And it's good for everyone. Today we get a first glimpse at the production version of the Jaguar I-Pace all electric cross over. And it looks gorgeous.

Here are the key figures (*):
- Battery is a 90 kWh with an estimated 240 miles (390 km) range,
- Zero to 80 percent in just 40 minutes at 100kW DC fast charging stations
- Two electric motors one on each axel with a combined output of 394 Hp
- 0–60 mph (98 km/h) in 4.5 sec

(*) All according to Jaguar of course.

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Lumma Design CLR i8 Concept

Lumma design is working on two styling kits for the existing BMW i models. The first package is intended for the BMW i8 model and it includes a redesigned front bumper, side skirts and rear bumper with a diffuser, all made from carbon fiber and also bespoke wheels. The second package is available for the i3 model and it also includes a redesigned front bumper, side skirts, a rear bumper as well a new carbon fiber front hood made of high-strength and ultra-light carbon fiber. Stay tuned for more.



[Source: Lumma design]

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Chris Harris Gets a Drive in The Porsche 918 Spyder [VIDEO]

It's definitely a new era for Porsche. A new Le Mans racer and a new Hybrid supercar and who knows what's still to come.

Chris Harris got the chance to drive the new Porsche 918 Spyder around the circuit and we are glad he did! As always, lots of driving, engine screaming and power sliding in a $845,000 supercar.

As a refresher, the Porsche 918 Spyder is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 combined with two electric motors to produce 887 Hp. It is able to run on electricity alone for 20 kilometers (or 18 miles which is about 28 kilometers according to Chris in this test) and has an estimated fuel consumption of 3 liters per 100 km (78 mpg). It can also go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds and it can lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:57 once the hot lap mode is activated.

Video after the jump.

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In-Wheel Electric Motors Being Developed By Volkswagen and Protean

Protean in-wheel electric motor
Volkswagen and Protean Electric, an American company specialized in developing in-wheel electric motors, are teaming up to develop a rear wheel drive electric Volkswagen Bora. The in-wheel electric motors are claimed to produce 100 Hp each. Which means that with a pair of motors mounted inside the rear wheels, you get a RWD compact sedan producing a healthy 200 Hp.

The best part is that, as explained in the diagram above, the power electronics (which are the electronic components needed to convert the Direct Current of the battery into a wave form suitable to drive the electric motors) are located inside the wheels too. Which leaves plenty of room and possibilities to store the battery and have a good weight repartition.

The concept might be closer to reality than we think and the car could go into production as soon as 2014. Stay tuned for more information.

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The Porsche 918 Spyder Looks Absolutely Stunning in Yellow!

The Porsche 918 Spyder is a wonderful piece of technology. It is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 combined with two electric motors to produce 887 Hp. It is able to run on electricity alone for 20 kilometers and has an estimated fuel consumption of 3 liters per 100 km (78 mpg) (when it's not driven like a race car). It can also go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds and it can lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:57 once the hot lap mode is activated.

Porsche describes its hybrid supercar as the sports car of the future. And we totally understand them, because with its astonishing performance numbers and its price tag of $845,000, it's definitely ahead of its time.

But that's not even the best part about the 918 Spyder because besides being one of the most technologically advanced road cars, it's also one of the most beautiful. Especially wearing this bright yellow that makes an awesome contrast with the rest of the carbon fiber body elements. More pictures of this stunning piece of technology in the gallery below.

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Report: McLaren P1 Sold Out

It's not really a surprise since McLaren was originally planning to produce as many as 500 units but ended up producing 375 after some clients expressed their concern about the exclusivity of the hybrid hypercar.

As a refresher, the McLaren P1 is powered by a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 combined with an electric motor to offer a total output of 903 Hp. The British hypercar is able to hit 100 Km/h in 2.8 seconds, the 0 to 200 Km/h in 6.8 seconds and 0 to 300 Km/h in 16.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 350 Km/h.

It also might have lapped the Nürburgring in 6:47 but it seems that McLaren have no intention of making this time official. The British supercar maker has a different point of view when it comes to the race to the fastest ring lap time. But we're sure McLaren will find a way to make the lap time confirmed "unofficially" (or did they already do it?).

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Toyota FCV Concept Previewed for Tokyo

Toyota will bringing a new fuel cell powered vehicle to the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. Simply dubbed FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle), the car will have a 482 Kilometers (300 miles) range and cost between $50,000 and $100,000. Toyota says it expects the car to go on sale in 2015 and believes it will become the next Prius.

More pictures in the gallery below and a short press release after the jump.



[Source: Toyota]

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Tesla Model S on ADV1 Wheels: Beauty

We've already posted photos of a red Tesla S riding on Zenetti Capri wheels this morning and it was a pretty cool looking car. But this white Model S on ADV1 wheels made us forget it very quickly. The wheels in question are 22 inch ADV10 Track Spec Super Light wheels finished in Brushed Gunmetal with a polished lip. A beautiful car just got better. See it by your self in the gallery below.



[Photos: ADV.1]

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