We’ve got a lot of fresh cleantech news highlights to share again today. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N triumphed in the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on June 23, “setting a record in the Production SUV/Crossover and Electric Modified categories.” From UPS in France: “Bienvenue: We’re rolling out … [continued]
The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck is Ford Performance’s newest electric vehicle demonstrator SuperTruck will take on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb presented by Gran Turismo with Romain Dumas behind the wheel This is Ford’s second consecutive year competing at the Hill Climb with an EV demonstrator, following the record-breaking … [continued]
When Tesla unveiled its new Plaid Model S earlier this month, it took the world by storm, fueling dreams of speed, racing, and fun. In the sense of a grand finale to Tesla’s event, another event was talked about in the weeks following. That event was the annual race to … [continued]
What happens when three riders decide to tackle over 25,000 miles spread over 15 countries on converted electric motorcycles? It not only shows that electric vehicle technology is mature enough to handle long trips; it also shows traditional motorcycle companies lag way, way behind on electric mobility.
Volkswagen is doing a lot of work to repaint itself a cleaner brand image. Still, in the throes of a diesel scandal, the company has been touting one electric vehicle (EV) after the other. Although the vast majority of them — wait, all of them — are in the future, this Volkswagen venture to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an EV is as concrete as can be.
Volkswagen is now working on the development of an all-electric race car to compete at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb set to take place on June 28th in Colorado, the company has revealed.
