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The future of electric race cars

At the Munich Motor Show, Porsche unveiled the Mission R concept model. It is a fully electric race car that achieves the same results on the track as the current 911 GT3 Cup.

Mission R is made of plastic reinforced with natural fibers, combining modern technology and sustainable materials. To reduce the weight of the vehicle, the safety cage is made of carbon fiber. With a length of 170.3 inches (4,326 mm) it is slightly shorter than the 718 Cayman model.

Inside, everything is subordinated to the driver. On the two-spoke steering wheel, which can be used as an e-sport simulator, there is a display that shows the speed and other information about the car. Above the steering wheel is another screen connected to the side cameras (side mirrors) and the central mirror.

“Porsche is a brand for people who fulfill their dreams. The same goes for motoring. We experience our innovative strength on the racetrack, show courage in finding new roads and delight car owners with sporty performance. In addition to our participation in the Formula E World Championship, we are now taking the next big step forward in the field of electric mobility.The concept study is our vision of fully electric motoring for customers.Mission R is the epitome of everything that makes Porsche strong: performance, design and sustainability, ”Says Oliver Blume, CEO of Porsche AG.

It is powered by electric motors with a staggering 1,074 hp (800 kW). With all-wheel drive, the Mission R reaches 62 mph in about 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 187 mph (300 km / h). The electric motors are powered by an 80 kWh battery. Thanks to 900-volt turbocharging technology, the battery can be charged to 80 percent in just 15 minutes.

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With this concept model, Porsche shows in which direction the development of future race cars could go.

Source: Porsche

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A new generation of hydrogen-powered vehicles

The rapid development of the automotive industry brings many novelties. With the development of electric power, some companies, like Hyundai, are trying to introduce hydrogen as a power fuel. Thus, during a presentation at the IAA in Munich, Hyundai unveiled a concept car created in collaboration with Rimac Automobili, Vision FK.

This sports car is powered by a hydrogen engine, with 670 hp (500 kW). It reaches 62 mph in less than 4 seconds. Thanks to a complex system that combines a fuel cell energy converter with rear-wheel drive and a “plug-in” system of rechargeable batteries, Vision FK has a range of 370 miles (600 kilometers).

“The Vision FK is a bit of technical overkill, but it is an exciting challenge for our ambitious engineers,” said Hyundai’s head of research and development, Albert Biermann.

With the new hydrogen technology, Hyundai is confident that it will be a competitor to battery-powered electric vehicles by 2030. In order to achieve this, the company is planning to introduce their next-generation fuel cell system in 2023.

After the Vision FK Concept, Hyundai also unveiled a new Trailer Drone transport vehicle. It is a concept “truck” without a cabin but with autonomous driving. The drive is located in two e-Bogies with a “container.” E-Bogies operate independently and are equipped with a modular hydrogen tank system, which allows you to set the required number of tanks needed for each individual trip. Each tank provides a range of 1,000 kilometers.

2023 should be a turning point in the development of Hyundai vehicles. The arrival of a new generation of fuel cells has been announced, which should result in 50 percent lower costs but twice as much power.

Source: Hyundai

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Volkswagen ID LIFE

At the car show, which is currently taking place in Munich, Volkswagen presented the concept of a “people’s car” available for every pocket. As Volkswagen announced, the price of ID LIFE, as it was called, will be 20,000 euros.

For the past five years, Volkswagen’s plan has been to make a car from the ID family. Thanks to the ACCELERATE strategy and the rapid transformation to electric mobility, this small car can be expected from 2025.

“In creating the ID. LIFE, we have consistently focused on the needs of younger customers. We believe that, even more so than today, the car of the future will be about lifestyle and personal expression. The customer of tomorrow won’t simply want to get from A to B; they will be much more interested in the experiences that a car can offer. The ID. LIFE is our answer to this,” says Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of the Volkswagen brand.

It is an urban car that retains simplicity and minimalist appearance, which is visible at first glance. No expensive materials. Recycled materials, wood, rice husk and rubber were used in the construction of the vehicle. The mirrors have been replaced by cameras. A textile roof has been installed which, if necessary, can be easily removed. This will most delight fans of rides on sunny days.

Inside, there is no standard control panel. On the steering wheel, there is a touch screen on which all the commands are located. The front and rear benches are foldable and can be used for different occasions. For those who like fun, the car is equipped with a game console and a projector.

ID.LIFE was developed on the MEB platform, and is powered by an electric motor with an impressive 234 hp (172 kW). With front-wheel drive, this electric car reaches 62 mph in 6.9 seconds. It uses a 57 kWh battery that provides a range of 249 miles (400 kilometers).

By 2030, Volkswagen wants to achieve electric models in sales of at least 70 percent in Europe and 50% in North America and China, respectively.

Source: Volkswagen