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Robot vacuum company cancels its rocket-boosted electric hypercar

Robot vacuum company cancels its rocket-boosted electric hypercar

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Dreame is no longer planning to build the electric hypercar it unveiled in April, which it had said would have solid rocket boosters to achieve 0-60mph in 0.9 seconds. It’s also shuttering the rest of its car-related ambitions. As the trend continues of basically every company on the planet saying they’re thinking about building an electric car, Dreame, a Chinese company known for its robot vacuums and other home appliances, announced starting last year that it wanted to build luxury electric hypercars. Dreame went on to unveil its first hypercar at CES this year, and even said that it plans to make an SUV to compete with the Rolls Royce Cullinan. But then its announcements got even more wild. In April, it hosted an event in San Francisco to describe the future of its brand and products, and one of the announcements included a rocket-powered version of its hypercar. Advertisement – scroll for more content The idea was to use presumably single-use solid rocket boosters to achieve otherwise unachievable performance. Many cars are currently “traction-limited,” …

BYD Denza Z is a 1,000 hp luxury drop-top EV hypercar [Images]

BYD Denza Z is a 1,000 hp luxury drop-top EV hypercar [Images]

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BYD calls it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. After its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Denza Z is set to go head-to-head with Europe’s luxury automakers this summer. BYD Denza Z debuts as a new global electric hypercar The Denza Z marks “a watershed moment for the global auto industry,” BYD said, as it gears up to take on the million-dollar luxury supercar segment that’s been historically dominated by European automakers. It was displayed as a convertible in production form at the event with a soft-top retractable roof. Renowned German automotive designer, Wolfgang Egger, who is now BYD’s Global Design Director, led the meticulously crafted design. The four-seat convertible is based on the “Pure Emotion” design theme with carbon fiber bodywork, seats, and more to reduce weight and improve performance. It also includes an air duct on the hood to enable “ground-hugging flight” with improved downforce at high speeds. Advertisement – scroll for more content Packing over 1,000 horsepower, BYD claims the Denza Z can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h …

Xiaomi reveals full specs of its 1,900 hp Vision GT electric hypercar concept

Xiaomi reveals full specs of its 1,900 hp Vision GT electric hypercar concept

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Xiaomi has revealed the full technical specifications of its Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar concept at MWC Barcelona, and the details are genuinely impressive — including a magnetic wheel system that keeps wheel covers stationary while the car is moving. The concept, which we first reported on last week when it leaked ahead of MWC, is now on full display at the show with a detailed spec sheet and some unique engineering solutions that go well beyond a typical concept car design exercise. Full aero specs confirm a balancing act Xiaomi’s official press release confirms the Vision GT achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.29 with a downforce figure of -1.2 and an aerodynamic efficiency rating of 4.1. For context, most electric hypercars prioritize either low drag for top speed or high downforce for cornering — Xiaomi says it focused on the balance between both. The company’s design head, Tianyuan Li, explained the philosophy: the concept was designed so that every exterior element serves a dual aerodynamic and aesthetic purpose, with no add-on wings or …