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New speed record for electric cars

07.07.2013

Drayson Racing Technologies set a new world speed record for electric vehicles. Her creation, named Lola B12 69/EV, has reached speeds of over 200 miles per hour - that's about 328 km / h. Note that the previous record was set in 1974 and amounted to 175 miles per hour (281 km / h).

One of the keys to success has been to reduce the weight of the electric vehicle. The developers used a lightweight 850 horsepower battery pack. The frame of the device is made of carbon fibers.

Lord Drayson, CEO of Drayson Racing Technologies, was driving the electric car during the record setting.

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