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Rolls Royce Spectre EV

Rolls Royce has decided to stop the rumors and announce to the world that it is in the process of making its first electric coupe, the Spectre EV. This is a historic step forward for the company that announced the electric novelty earlier through the 102EX and 103EX concepts.

Interestingly, although it was announced Rolls Royce will not use the BMW platform, but its aluminum platform introduced in 2017. This platform has been used on Phantom models, Cullinan and Ghost.

Rolls Royce not only announced a new model, but also presented a camouflaged prototype as a big surprise. The shape and proportions themselves are very reminiscent of the Wraith, and are expected to have two doors, a low roofline and a long front cover.

“It’s not in any way the successor of the Wraith. It’s a different proposition for our clients. It will feel very different, it will look very different,” said Rolls-Royce CEO, Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes.

He added: “We will go from combustion engines straight into electric when we substitute certain positions in our portfolio, and that is the way forward,” he said.

Before production begins, the prototype will make at least 2.5 million kilometers in all possible conditions. This will simulate as much as 400 years of use.

The first deliveries will be in 2023, and the brand will be fully electric by 2030.

Source: Automotive News Europe

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Farnova Automotive Othello

If you think there is no faster production car than Rimac Nevera, think again. Chinese company Farnova Automotive has unveiled a prototype of its supercar, the Othello.

The company was founded two years ago and intends to produce a limited number of this electric hypercar. Othello was built on the platform of Qiantu Motors, which is the result of an agreement between the two companies. Although the same platform was used for the Qiantu K50, the cars are not the same in design and performance.

The Othello is made of lightweight materials, with sharp body lines. It is equipped with a gullwing door, and inside is a simple design with carbon fiber sports seats. The car weighs only 2976 lbs (1,350 kg).

The Othello is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 1,810 hp (1331 kW) and 8,851 lb-ft (12,000 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in just 1.8 seconds with a top speed of 261 mph (420 km / h). Although it has 100 hp less than the Nevera, it is 0.2 seconds faster. Rimac Nevera reaches 62 mph in 1.97 seconds with a top speed of 258 mph (413 km / h).

Farnova Automotive intends to produce only 200 units of this car at a price of $ 287,578. From next year, Othello will be produced in a newly built plant in Changde. The company said it wants to expand its production to electric crossovers, sedans, SUVs and buses.

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Genesis GV60

Genesis recently unveiled its new Genesis GV60 electric crossover. The new Genesis GV60 is built on the E-GMP platform developed by the Hyundai Group.

“The GV60 will set a new standard for luxury electric vehicles with a powerful driving performance and various key features based on interactions with customers,” said Jay Chang, Global Head of Genesis brand.

The GV60 will be offered in 11 body colors and is equipped with Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) and Preview Electronic Control suspension which uses the front camera and navigation system to detect obstacles on the road and adjust the suspension.

The GV60 will be offered in three drive versions: rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and high-performance versions. All models will be equipped with a 77.4 kWh battery. When charging at 350kW with the ultra-speed charging function, the battery can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.

The base model will be powered by a single electric motor with 225 hp (165 kW) and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque, with rear-wheel drive. Genesis claims that this model has a range of 280 miles (451 km).

The all-wheel drive version is powered by two electric motors, located on the front and rear axles, with a total power of 313 hp (230 kW) and 446 lb-ft (605 Nm) of torque. This model will have a range of 249 miles (400 km).

The most powerful model will be powered by two electric motors with a total power of 429 hp (315 kW) and 446 lb-ft (605 Nm) of torque. It will reach 62 mph in just 4 seconds, and a single battery charge provides a range of 228 miles (368 km).

Source: Genesis