New world record in land speed by an electric vehicle
Posted on: 27/Jun/2013 10:38:42 AM
A new world record in the speed of lightweight electric cars has been set by British company Drayson racing Technologies. The latest run touched 328.6 kms per hour by Drayson�s Lola B12 69 / EV vehicle. The previous record was held by Battery Box General Electric for a speed of 281.6 kms per hour. This record was set as far back as 1974!
�Tthe achievement was designed to highlight electronic vehicle technology`s potential. What it, I hope, shows to people, is just what the future potential of electric cars is. It is a pointer to the future - the technology that we developed for this car will filter down to the cars we use every day�, said Lord Drayson, the company chief executive.
