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Peugeot’s all electric EX1 Concept car has
already set several records in France in September and now has continued
its record breaking streak by setting more records in China. The Chinese
city of Chengdu was the location for the car to break its own previous
records set back in September at Montlhery, France.
Driven by China’s most popular blogger
among the country’s urban youth, Han Han, the EX1 smashed the previous
1/8 mile and ¼ mile records set in September, with times of 7.08.62 and
12.67.54 seconds respectively. Both of the record times have been
certified and will be approved by the Chinese Auto Sports Federation
which validates the quality and accuracy of the measurements made.
The EX1’s previous record breaking
driver, Nicolas Vanier, was also in China and he achieved another
unofficial record for 0 to 100 km/h, in 3.49 seconds. He also
demonstrated the incredible power and acceleration of the EX1 by
recording longitudinal acceleration of 1G, over a total sprint of 39
metres.
This series of records represents a
world benchmark in terms of acceleration for an electric vehicle and
testifies to the advanced, high-tech know-how of Peugeot when it comes
to alternative propulsion vehicles.
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