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Rimac selected Vilner for the final touches of Concept One interior
FRANKFÚRT, September 13th, 2011. – Rimac Automobili is unveiling the world's first electric supercar - the Concept_One. The Concept_One is anexceptional supercar wîth a new propulsion system.Rimac Automobili developed an unique powertrain which is divided into four sub-systems, each consisting of one motor, inverter and reduction gearbox. Each of those systems drives one wheel, completely independent one from the other. It's called All Wheel Torqure Vectoring and allowes a new approach to vehicle dynamics. Mate Rimac, CEO of Rimac Automobili says: „I believe that the electric motor is a much better machine compared to the ICE, in almost all aspects, especially for a sportscar.'
The exterior design is signed by Adriano Mudri: 'Exploring the labyrinth of creativity, soon it was obvious thedesign had to be simple and clear wîth a lot of sporty elegance to easily catch up wîth its competitors in this power & exclusivity class.'The interior is designed by a team of former Pininfarina employees, led by Mr. Goran Popovic. After the Rimac Automobili Engineering team finished the development and prototyping of the interior parts, the company entrusted the vision of the Bulgarian custom studio Vilner for the elaboration of the interior, color combination and for the leather design accent. The result is a high-techsupercar interior which can be appealing and pleasant to interact wîth at the same time.
RimacAutomobili is young company that develops and produces high performance electric vehicles, drive trains and battery systems. 'Our first car evolved in a short period into a project that didn't give an end result but a beginning of great new story, of the first world electric hyper car – The Concept(One)' Mate Rimac describes their beginnings. 20 great engineers and designers settled in Croatia near Zagreb are making something new and revolutionary.Source - Rimac| SUPERIOR DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE: BREMBO PRESENTS THE NEW 'EXTREMA' CALIPER | |
 | Well known as a benchmark setter in the field of brake systems, Brembo has always been synonymous with performance and innovation: concepts perfectly reflected in the new brake system designed for the supercar 'Made in Maranello', the successor to the Ferrari Enzo, unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show. In developing the new 'Extrema' caliper, Brembo affirms its DNA as an experimenter and researcher of solutions that continue to raise the already high standards of the company's products. ...[Read more...] |
| BMW I3 CONCEPT COUPE: EUROPEAN PREMIERE PLUS INTELLIGENT RANGE-ENHANCING SOLUTIONS | |
 | The BMW i3 Concept Coupe celebrates its European premiere in Geneva, while the BMW i8 Concept Spyder also makes an appearance. These two concept models reflect the current status of the ongoing development process and illustrate the potential breadth of an extended BMW i portfolio. At the same time they show how high-performance, zero-emission mobility is also able to deliver when it comes to emotional excitement and sheer appeal. Both models are built around BMW eDrive technology, which will pr...[Read more...] |
| NISSAN LEAF NISMO RC (RACING COMPETITION) TAKES ZERO EMISSION STRATEGY TO A NEW DIMENSION - THE RACE TRACK | |
 | The name on the back panel, just under the massive adjustable rear wing, says Nissan LEAF. The powertrain is an 100 percent zero emission advanced Lithium-ion battery design, just like that found on the world's first affordable mass market electric vehicle. And despite its lack of rear doors, rear seat, trunk, audio system, navigation, carpeting and other amenities, there is a discernable family resemblance. But that is where the similarities between the production Nissan LEAF and the Nissan...[Read more...] |
| The beginning of a new era at Audi | |
 | Ingolstadt, May 4, 2012 – The race debut of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend signifies the beginning of a new era at Audi. For the first time ever, a Le Mans sports car with diesel hybrid drive and two driven axles will compete in a race. For Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich, this is arguably the most challenging project in the more than 30-year history of Audi Sport. Audi previously marked milestones at Le Mans with TFSI gasoline direct injecti...[Read more...] |
| Success for Ferrari at Beijing Autoshow. Huge crowds on the stand to see the F12berlinetta and the HY-KERS | |
 | After a hugely successful unveiling at Geneva, the F12berlinetta, the first in a new generation of Maranello's flagship12-cylinder cars, makes its Asian debut at the Beijing International Motor Show. The event will also host the world premiere of the evolution of the HY-KERS concept, coupling hybrid technology with mid-rear architecture to cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions on the combined cycle by 40 per cent whilst boosting performance. The F12berlinetta is the most powerful and high-p...[Read more...] |
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