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Kawasaki fully electric by 2035

Like most carmakers, which have announced full electrification, Kawasaki Motorcycles Heavy Industries has said it will only produce electric motorcycles for developed markets from 2035.

The announcement of ambitious plans comes at a time when Kawasaki has yet to prove itself when it comes to electric motorcycles as it currently has none in its offering. However, that will soon change as it will place more than 10 electric models on the market by 2025. The company is also working on the development of hybrid, fully electric and hydrogen motorcycles.

By 2035, Kawasaki intends to sell only electric motorcycles in Japan, Europe, the US, Canada and Australia. The Japanese company said it wants to increase sales by 2.4 percent to 1 trillion yen, or $ 9 billion, and increase operating profit by more than 8 percent by 2030 from 6.1 percent this fiscal year.

Kawasaki claims that they are making efforts to reduce gas emissions, while also enabling easier ways to travel in the post-pandemic period. It seems that motorcycles can provide safer transportation in a world where people are more aware of the dangers of infectious diseases and the benefits of independent travel.

The largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, Honda, has announced that from 2040 it will only produce electric motorcycles.

Source: Kawasaki

The Hyundai i20 N was crowned the winner of Speed Week 2021

The Hyundai i20 N was declared the champion of 2021 at the Top Gear Speed ​​Week. The event took place over several days at the Top Gear test track Dunsfold. The i20 N demonstrated the best performance from a group of 26 high-performance models.

Five models, rated as the most fun to drive, competed on the roads of Exmoor National Park. At the end, Top Gear’s editorial team, journalist Chris Harris and Top Gear driver The Stig crowned the Hyundai i20 N as the winner in this competition.

“Every year we gather the funniest collection of fast cars introduced in the last 12 months. We call it Speed ​​Week to justify a spacious, multi-day program. Speed ​​Week is always full of surprises. What we didn’t expect was that the most affordable car here it also stands out as the winner. The i20 N delights with its performance and the real dynamics that make it stand out, not only in its class, but in the full range of Speed ​​Week,”said Top Gear editor Jack Rix.

Hyundai i20 N competitors were sports models of prestigious car brands. The competition included light two-seater sports cars, hybrid models with 1,000 hp and fully electric sports cars.

The latest Hyundai N takes inspiration and borrows engineering values ​​from the competitive rally car i20 WRC which already has an impressive number of wins and titles. Focused on high performance, the i20 N provides an exceptional driving experience on racetracks as well as on the open road.

“Just like all our Hyundai N models, we designed the i20 N to provide an exciting track experience, reliability and road safety but also everyday usability. It was challenging, but we managed to create a high-performance hatchback at an affordable price,” said Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, vice president of marketing and products at Hyundai Motor Europe.

Source: Top Gear Magazine

2022 Chevrolet Corvette delivered to 95-year World War II veteran

The corona virus pandemic and the strike are the reasons for the delays in the delivery of the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette. That’s why Chevrolet has made a waiting list. Chevrolet has announced good news for the 95-year-old World War II veteran. Because of his merits in the war, Bobbie Carson was moved to eighth place on the waiting list and already got his car.

As a big Corvette fan who has had seven models so far, this will be his eighth model. The white car was delivered to him at the National Corvette Museum just 30 days after he ordered it.

The Chevrolet Corvette will be powered by a 6.2-liter LT2 V8 engine with 495 hp (364 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. This makes it the most powerful production of Stingray ever. The engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that transmits power to the rear wheels. Reaches 62 mph in 3 seconds with a top speed of 194 mph (312 km / h).

The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 77.8 years, and Carson at 95 looks very good. His cars are not parked in the garage. He drives them every day in Georgia, and so it will be with the new one.

Source: WNKY News