Peugeot EX1 Concept Fastest at the Nurburgring

Nurburgring circuit in Germany is famous for its high difficulty level is often used as a testing and sophisticated cars for car enthusiasts. For electric-powered cars were also often tested in this circuit. Until now the highest speed record electric car while traveling on a round of laps on this circuit held by the MINI E, a MINI Cooper with electricity.

Electrically-powered MINI successfully broke the record the fastest in the range 10 minutes to complete one lap at the Nurburgring.

However, the record is now broken by the sport's concept of electric-powered Peugeot Concept namely EX1. So now the throne of "Electric King of the 'Ring' handed over to the EX1 Peugeot Concept, a concept model which presented a gift Peugeot celebration of the 200th birthday last year.

The new King Electric is successfully completed one lap in "The Ring" along the 20.8 miles in 9 minutes: 1.338 seconds.

Indeed, EX1 no match for the MINI Concept E Concept which is actually a concept model which is intended as an electric-powered commuter vehicle. While the EX1 is more to the model of open roof sports an electric motor powered by two 335 hp with 250 Nm of torque. While the MINI E uses an electric motor with a power unit of 201 hp with 220 Nm of torque.

Although both models have the concept of direction and purpose of development is different, but both have a slightly similar fate, two of them could not be mass produced. MINI E is actually more down to earth because of its design using the base production model.

But lately a British manufacturer had to cancel its production plans. EX1 Peugeot Concept, design a sports car with ultra futuristisnya that much different from today's sports car design, nor has any production plans in the near future in the form and figure like the concept.

Toyota confirms electric iQ

Toyota will begin European trials of an all-electric version of its iQ city car in 2011.

The firm will put the iQ EV, previewed by last year’s FT-EV II concept, on sale in the USA from 2012, but the firm is also looking at selling it in other markets including Europe.

The iQ EV announcement comes as part of a Toyota progress report on its development of alternatively fuelled low carbon vehicles.

See the official pics of the Toyota FT-EV II concept

Working with Tesla, Toyota showed an all-electric RAV4 that uses the US electric car specialist’s running gear; the car will go on sale in the US in 2012.

Toyota will launch 11 hybrids by the end of 2012 including both “all-new and re-designed models”. Already confirmed for launch is a hybrid version of the Yaris and a Prius-based MPV. The Prius plug-in will be launched in early 2012.

Read Autocar's first drive of the Toyota Prius plug-in

The firm has also said next-generation batteries beyond the pack that will be used in the Prius plug-in are in development that will “bring big advances in performance that will be needed for electric cars to succeed in the mass market”. These include solid-slate and metal-air batteries.

In its statement, Toyota added that it believes “eco cars can only have a positive impact on the environment of they are widely used”.

Despite its development of alternatively fuelled vehicles, Toyota has said it remains committed to “improving the efficiency of its internal combustion engines, which account for the majority of sales, while raising performance, reducing costs and expanding the range available”.

E-Wolf Electric Sport Cars E-2

Now the creator of the European electric sports cars, the E-Wolf, did not want to lose by giving birth to an electric-powered sports cars they called the E-2. E-E2 Wolf is a German-made electric car with a design that is best for this time as an electric vehicle. But it was not just a matter of course design that looks cool but can also be invited E2 sprinted up to speed 250 km / h and only takes less than 4 seconds to achieve speeds of 000-100 km / h, fast enough for an electric car. With an electric battery backed power capable of producing 1000 NM, the wolf was able to give off electrical power at 536 hp maximum with 738 lb-ft of torque.

2010 E-Wolf Electric Sport Cars E-2

e-WOLF has planned its sales launch (customised limited edition) for the beginning of 2010. (from e-Wolf Press Release) “Our aim is to offer a 2-seater extreme sports car in 2011: the 2010 E-Wolf Electric Sport Cars E-2,” said Kai Schönenberg, Marketing Manager at e-WOLF GmbH. “It will achieve dynamic vehicle performance that is sure to be very impressive.” This innovative 4-wheel drive vehicle will be powered by 4 high-performance electric motors with direct coupling. “Here at e-WOLF, we can certainly envisage our e-2 participating in a 24-hour race in the next few years,” said Schönenberg. e-WOLF is being marketed worldwide, with promotions concentrating initially on the Near East and Japan. e-WOLF is in a different league - it does not compete with the big sports car manufacturers. e-WOLF targets a market segment that has been neglected until now: extreme sports cars for a particularly elite clientele. To put it plainly: it is an electric sports car with a capacity for acceleration that puts it on the edge of technical feasibility.

2010 E-Wolf Electric Sport Cars E-2

The weight of the car intentionally made lighter than any other sports car due to the use of carbon fiber material. Therefore, the total weight of the car approximately 900 Kg. Remarkably again, E-Wolf has a battery charging system that is super fast compared to the system plug-in electric cars other. When the switch is connected to a conventional power source, then there will be a technology that allows the battery fully charged offers a range of 300 km (186 miles) and takes just 30 minutes to charge. Top speed is set at 250 km/h (155 mph) and 0-100 km/h(0-62 mph) should come in less than 4 seconds.

2010 E-Wolf Electric Sport Cars E-2, a sales launch is set for the beginning of 2010 and production is expected to occur in 2011.

Venturi Fetish Electric Sport Cars

Electric vehicles may not sell worldwide in large numbers for some years, but the CEO of electric sports car maker Venturi wants his company's racy models and high-end technology to demonstrate their potential. At the Mondial de l'Automobile 2010 in Paris, Venturi is presenting a completely new Venturi Fetish, directly based on developments undertaken for Venturi's World Records program in Bonneville, USA (2009-2012) with the Venturi "JAMAIS CONTENTE", the fastest electric vehicle in the world.

One of the stars of the 21st International Electric Vehicles Symposium (EVS21) to be held in Monte Carlo next week will be the world’s most exclusive electric car – the Venturi Fetish. Assembled by hand in Monaco and made to order, the Fetish has an asking price of 450,000 Euro (US$583,000) - not bad for a vehicle which can legitimately claim the title of being the first production electric sports car in history.

To get the very best out of such a motor, a new 54 kWh battery pack has been developed (LIV-10 Lithium Ion Polymer batteries) whose electronics (Battery Management System) have been entrusted to VENTEC, the leader in the field. Venturi Fetish offers a real range of up to 340 km. Thanks to its on-board charger, it can recharge using a regular electrical socket or fast charge terminals With over 300 hp (+220 kW) and torque of 380 Nm, the VM300 is the most advanced electric motor ever designed for a car.

Venturi Fetish Electric Sport Cars

With an output of over 300 HP for total weight of 1,225 kilos, 200 km/h, and 0-100 km/h in less than 4 secs, the 2010 Venturi Sport Cars Venturi Fetish Electric Sport Cars has become a "muscle car", armed and ready for battle : above all, it is more than ever before the world's sportiest and most highly perfected example of an electric car.

The first chassis specifically designed to house a large volume of batteries, the carbon monocoque developed by Venturi provides an exceptional protection cell for its occupants ; it is completed by two deformable cells positioned at the front and rear of the vehicle. This concept guarantees the security of the battery in the event of an accident and provides a level of safety never before achieved in an electric vehicle.

The Venturi Fetish is made by hand and to order in our workshops in Monaco. The production is limited, but not the program of customization, our Designer Sacha Lakic being at the arrangement of every customer to assist him in his most exclusive desires.

Venturi Fetish Electric Sport Cars