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Mitsubishi Top Time Sheets in Pikes Peak Qualifying [VIDEO]

Mitsubishi's 500 hp AWD MiEV Evolution II's have taken the two fastest times in the Electric Class on Day 2 Practice/Qualifying on the bottom section of the Pikes Peak course. Driven by two-time Dakar rally winner Hiroshi Masuoka and Pikes Peak motorbike specialist Greg Tracy, the team say their firm intention is to break Toyota’s EV course record of set in 2012.

The TMG EV P002 electric race car posted the fourth-best qualifying time behind ‘MONSTER’ Tajima.

Rod Millen, driving the TMG-developed car, posted a time of just over four minutes (4:04.331) on the lower portion of the 156-turn course, more than 25 seconds faster than last year’s qualifying effort.

The TMG EV P002, which set the Electric Class record in 2012 with driver Fumio Nutahara (10:15.380), features an ugraded electric powertrain while aerodynamic improvements have been made by Toyota Racing Development USA.

  • 1st, GREG TRACY, MIEV Evolution II, 3:56.287
  • 2nd, HIROSHI MASUOKA, MIEV Evolution II, 3:57.777
  • 3rd, NUBOHIRO TAJIMA, Pikes Peak Special, 3:58.189
  • 4th, ROD MILLEN, Toyota TMG EV P002, 4:04.331
  • 5th, JANIS HORELIKS, PP01, 4:19.488
  • 6th, IKUO HANAWA, HER-02, 4:46.789
  • 7th, ROY RICHARDS, Fit-EV, 5:29.430
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    The Drayson Racing FIA World Land Speed Record [VIDEO]

    Drayson Racing is proud to announce that it has set a new World Electric Land Speed Record of 204.185mph.

    Former science minister, businessman and racing driver Lord Drayson was behind the wheel of the Drayson B12 69/EV electric Le-Mans Prototype in near perfect conditions, the Oxford-based sustainable motorsport company smashed the previous 175mph record, which had stood for nearly forty years, by 29.2mph.

    As the new world record holder, Lord Drayson commented: "I'm delighted we've beaten the record tonight and can show the world EVs can be fast and reliable. Drayson Racing is a laboratory for EV technology, testing it to the most extreme level, as we've seen today."

    "It is not the outright speed of 204.185mph that is most impressive about this record, but the engineering challenge of accelerating a 1000kg electric vehicle on a short runway over a measured mile. However I've got a great team and world-class partners, such as Qualcomm Halo, Michelin, Multimatic and Cosworth."

    "This is a true celebration of Britain's leading position within the burgeoning electric vehicle industry and I'm delighted to be at the forefront of this electric revolution. We hope to set more records tomorrow. "

    Drayson Racing is a research and development business, pioneering the development of sustainable technologies in the challenging environment of motorsport. With the electric land speed record it intends to showcase what is possible with an electric drivetrain and underscore Britain's leadership position in the EV industry.

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    Audi e-tron quattro wins again at Le Mans

    For the second time in succession, Audi has won the Le Mans 24 Hours with a hybrid race car and quattro drive, thus continuing its unique success story at the world’s most important endurance race....

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    Renault unveils 2014 Hybrid V6 Turbo Formula 1 engine

    Renault Sport boss Jean-Michel Jalinier says one of the biggest challenges facing F1 engine suppliers next season is better fuel economy while maintaining power output. Renault's 2014 V6...

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    Yokohama HER-02 EV to run in Original Spec @ Pikes Peak [VIDEO]

    Yokohama have announced that its racing team will participate again with the company's original electric vehicle (EV) in the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The event - the world's toughest...

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    Toyota EV P002 Ready for Pikes Peak Challenge

    The TMG EV P002 race car is ready to defend its electric record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (30 June) after concluding a successful upgrade and testing programme. A two-day testing...

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    First Look at Porsche’s 2014 Le Mans Hybrid

    The new Porsche LMP1 hybrid was given a rollout today on the German manufacturer's Weissach test track at its research and development facility by factory driver Timo Bernhard. The shakedown for...

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