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Maserati MC20 with AI driver reached 318 km/h

During the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida at Kennedy Space Center, the Maserati MC20 Coupe set a new speed record without a driver in the car. The car was operated by an AI-driver and the Maserati reached a speed of 197.7 mph (318 km/h).

This achievement is the result of a joint project between the Italian scientific and technological university Politecnico di Milano and the Indy Autonomous Challenge racing series. The goal was to set a new speed record, which was achieved on a track that is ideal for this. The track is about 4,572 meters long, which is quite enough for the car to reach high speeds.

Kennedy Space Center is the place from which NASA’s space shuttles took off on missions. The car used software from the PoliMOVE-MSU team, which is part of the performance department AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Driving Autonomous of Politecnico di Milano).

The video shows the Maserati MC20 accelerating and perfectly following a straight line on the runway, reaching a speed of 318 km/h, after which the brakes are activated due to the lack of a runway. If the track were longer, the Maserati MC20 would reach even higher speeds, but it might do so on a different, longer track.

Source: Indy Autonomous Challenge via YouTube

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Mercedes-AMG is developing a new sports car

Mercedes has revealed its plans for the future, which include 17 new electric models, as well as the return of some models with combustion engines. Also, in a few months they will show the concept of a super sports car.

According to Autocar, the new AMG super sports car will be based on the Vision One-Eleven concept, and will be equipped with axial motors that should develop up to 500 hp and 800 Nm of maximum torque. The electric motors will be manufactured by Yasa, which also supplies Lamborghini with components for the Temerario and Revuelto. which should develop up to 500 hp and 800 Nm of maximum torque.

It will also be equipped with a new generation of solid-state batteries that, thanks to their higher energy density, allow for a longer range. These batteries are installed in the new EQS, which has covered 1,000 km on a single charge.

Some rumors say that the new AMG model will be launched by the end of this year or the beginning of 2026, while the production version should arrive in 2027.

Source: Autocar

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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sold out for the next two years

Xiaomi’s first car SU7 has recorded outstanding sales results since its launch, and in the twelve months since its debut, 180,000 units have been sold, exceeding all expectations. Now its racing version, the SU7 Ultra, has followed the same path. According to Xiaomi‘s report, 19,000 orders have been received so far, meaning some customers will have to wait two years for their cars.

SU7 Ultra is equipped with a CATL Qilin 2.0 battery with a maximum discharge rate of 1,330 kWh and AP Racing high-performance brakes assisted by a regenerative braking system, which allows the car to stop from 300 km/h in just 15 seconds. It has touring-style bumpers, wide fenders, a large spoiler and a rear wing that creates huge downforce (up to 2,145 kilograms).

It is powered by three electric motors with a total output of 1,548 hp (1,154 kW), which is enough to push the 1,900 kg car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.97 seconds, 200 km/h in 5.97 seconds and 300 km/h in 15 seconds, with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).

SU7 comes in three versions: SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Max. The standard version is powered by an electric motor with 299 hp (220 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, and will have RWD. It will accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.28 seconds with a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). It is equipped with a BYD Blade 73.6 kWh battery that provides a range of 700 kilometers.

SU7 Pro is equipped with an 800V architecture, and a 94.3 kWh battery that provides a range of 830 km. However, the most powerful version, Xiaomi SU7 Max, is really impressive. It is powered by two electric motors with a total output of 673 hp (495 kW) and 618 lb-ft (838 Nm) of torque, and has AWD. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.78 seconds with a top speed of 265 km/h (165 mph). It is equipped with the Xiami Pilot Max ADAS system, 800V architecture, and a CATI Qilin 101 kWh battery that enables a range of 800 km, or 510 km after a 15-minute charge.

Source: Xiaomi