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Tesla MANHART TM3 720

After cars with internal combustion engines, the German Manhart expanded its work to electric cars. The first EV to receive the Manhart package was the Tesla Model 3, and the car was named the Tesla MANHART TM3 720.

Making the decision which car to choose, Manhart engineers opted for the Tesla Model 3. The Manhart package brought several changes to the exterior, giving the car a sporty look. The car is painted in Black Metallic with a set of stickers with red and gray stripes on the hood, mirrors and side sills. A honeycomb grille on the front bumper, dark tinted rear windows and a decal set are standard.

The base Tesla Model 3 Performance is powered by two electric motors with 513 hp (377 kW) and 487 lb-ft (660 Nm) of torque. Thanks to MHTronik Powerbox, Manhart engineers have provided more power, so the improved Tesla Model 3 now has 550 hp (404 kW) and 531 hp (720 Nm) of torque. The engines are powered by 82 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery.

The Tesla MANHART TM3 720 uses 21-inch Platinum Gray Baracuda wheels with 235/30 R21 tires and stock brakes.

The price of the upgrade package is $ 88,500 (€ 74,900).

Source: Manhart Performance

EV, News

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

Future, News

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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