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Electric cars made in Japan by a Japanese company have broken global records by achieving speeds of more than 300 kilometres per hour (km/h), in a remarkable demonstration of engineering expertise. This ground-breaking achievement has sent shockwaves through the automotive industry, heralding the dawn of a new age of high-performance electric cars (EVs).
Thanks to battery technology and aerodynamic breakthroughs, Japanese automakers have pushed the boundaries of what was once impossible for electric vehicles. Through thorough research and development, they have produced cutting-edge EV models capable of hitting astounding speeds traditionally reserved for traditional combustion engines.
Cartia accelerated the Owl EV Hypercar to 309.027 kph (192.020 mph) over the eight-mile course and 318.857 kph (198.128 mph) over the quarter-mile. He set the world records for “fastest average speed over an eighth-mile by an electric car” and “fastest average speed over a quarter-mile by an electric car” with this.
Speeding Into The Future: Japanese Electric Cars Surpass 300 KM/HR, Setting A New Record
Guinness World Records has shared the news on their Twitter handle with a caption. “New record: fastest average speed over a quarter mile by an electric car: 318.857 kph (198.128mph), achieved by Giuseppe Cartia (Italy) for Aspark Co. Ltd. (Japan).” The Owl EV Hypercar can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.72 seconds. This car cost £2.1 million (roughly Rs 21,80,00,000) to construct.
Specialists from the United Kingdom and International Independent Adjudication Ltd. (UK&ITA) certified the racing record by meticulously calculating the car’s speed using various unique equipment.
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After these records were validated, Guinness World Records adjudicators presented certificates to Aspark CEO Masanori Yoshida and driver Giuseppe Cartia.
Yoshida had travelled in from Japan specifically to see the attempt. Since the video was shared on social media, it has gotten over 69.6K views, 95 retweets, 470 likes, and many comments.
The world records set by Japanese electric vehicles are likely to affect the automotive industry as a whole. It puts into question the long-held idea that EVs are best suited for short distances and urban travel. Because of the enhanced speed, electric sports vehicles, high-performance sedans, and even electric racing championships have new opportunities.
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GWR agreed to have these two records checked by the United Kingdom and International Independent Adjudication Ltd. (UK&ITA) before the attempt. UK&ITA are experts in land speed records, courses, and timings, and they use calibrated and exact equipment to measure everything precisely.
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