The Schluckspecht EV Shatters Previous World Records
Omar Yusuf — August 18, 2011 — Autos
References: schluckspecht.net & treehugger
Luckily for most environmental do-gooders who view the purchase of an electric car as inevitable, the Schluckspecht is an EV capable of crossing entire states without recharging. Stow that range anxiety away and become part of the future!
Range anxiety is a term introduced whenever one discusses the feasibility of electric vehicles -- and it's a valid concern! With so few charge stations outside California, Washington and New York, a road trip beyond your state borders is unlikely. Fortunately for the eco-minded, an applied sciences team from Offenburg, Germany just broke the world record for longest single-charge drive in an EV -- the Schluckspecht drove 1,000 miles.
That's the equivalent distance from Portland in the Pacific-Northwest region to San Diego, which is on the U.S.- Mexican border! Not only is this a world record, it's an encouraging development in the world of electric vehicles.
Range anxiety is a term introduced whenever one discusses the feasibility of electric vehicles -- and it's a valid concern! With so few charge stations outside California, Washington and New York, a road trip beyond your state borders is unlikely. Fortunately for the eco-minded, an applied sciences team from Offenburg, Germany just broke the world record for longest single-charge drive in an EV -- the Schluckspecht drove 1,000 miles.
That's the equivalent distance from Portland in the Pacific-Northwest region to San Diego, which is on the U.S.- Mexican border! Not only is this a world record, it's an encouraging development in the world of electric vehicles.
Trend Themes
1. Extended Range Electric Cars - The Schluckspecht EV sets a new world record for longest single-charge drive, offering hope for extended range electric cars.
2. Range Anxiety Solutions - The Schluckspecht's accomplishment highlights the potential for reducing range anxiety in electric vehicles.
3. Cross-country Electric Road Trips - The Schluckspecht's ability to drive 1,000 miles in a single charge opens up possibilities for cross-country electric road trips.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - The extended range capabilities demonstrated by the Schluckspecht EV indicate a disruptive innovation opportunity in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry.
2. Charging Infrastructure - The record-breaking drive of the Schluckspecht underscores the need for expanded charging infrastructure to support cross-country electric road trips.
3. Sustainable Tourism - The Schluckspecht's ability to travel long distances on a single charge presents an opportunity for sustainable tourism companies to offer eco-friendly road trips across the country.
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