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7 Most Expensive Electric Cars In The World Include Batmobile Inspired Dark Knight

December 6, 2024 The Silo Leave a comment

While EVs are known mainly as environmentally friendly offerings, this list proves not all things with electric motors on four wheels are created equal.

1a. Automobili Pininfarina B95: $4.7 Million usd/ $6.67 Million cad

Topping the list is the Pininfarina B95, the world’s most expensive electric car at $4.7 million usd. Limited to just 10 units, the B95 blends breathtaking performance with unmatched luxury. With a top speed of 186 mph and acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in under two seconds, it’s as fast as it is exclusive. Crafted for collectors, the B95 epitomizes automotive luxury in the EV era.

1b. Automobili Pininfarina Battista B95 Dark Knight $4.2 Million usd/ $5.94 Million cad

Celebrating 85 years of Batman, this hypercar is meticulously crafted as the ultimate inspiration for Bruce Wayne’s conquest against darkness. The Battista Dark Knight emerges blending superhero mystique with high-performance luxury. Dark Knight transforms the elegant, pure-electric Battista into its most formidable version yet, Furiosa. Featuring never-previously-seen bespoke enhancements and aggressive styling, it showcases the pinnacle of Automobili Pininfarina’s dynamic design and craftsmanship.

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2. Aspark Owl: $3.1 Million usd/ $4.4 Million cad

Hailing from the Land of the Rising Sun, the Aspark Owl takes electric speed to another level with a claimed top speed of 260 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 1.72 seconds. Its all-carbon-fiber body minimizes weight while maximizing aerodynamics. Limited to 50 units, the Owl’s exclusivity matches its $3.1 million usd price tag. A recent evolution of the model reached a record-breaking 272 mph, solidifying its place as one of the fastest EVs ever.

3. NIO EP9: $3 Million usd/ $4.25 Million cad

China’s NIO EP9 stands out with its focus on aerodynamics and track performance. With an active rear wing and 5,395 pounds of downforce at 150 mph, the EP9 excels on the racetrack. Its four motors enable a 0-124 mph sprint in just 7.1 seconds, and its innovative battery-swapping system adds convenience. Limited to 50 units, the EP9 costs $3 million usd and showcases NIO’s technical expertise.

4.Lotus Evija: $2.3 Million usd/ $3.25 Million cad

The Lotus Evija aims to redefine what an electric hypercar can achieve, delivering 1,973 horsepower from its four motors. Its lightweight design, with a curb weight of just 3,704 pounds, emphasizes performance, while a range of 250 miles ensures practicality. A special Fittipaldi edition pays homage to Lotus’s racing legacy, featuring even greater power and exclusivity. At $2.3 million, the Evija remains a pinnacle of British engineering.

5. Pininfarina Battista: $2.25 Million usd/ $3.18 Million cad

We mentioned the Batman version above already but the ‘base model’ Automobili Pininfarina’s Battista is an electrified masterpiece, blending exquisite design with awe-inspiring performance. With a combined output of 1,900 horsepower from four motors, the Battista rockets from 0 to 62 mph in just 1.86 seconds. Its 120 kWh battery allows fast charging to 80% in 25 minutes, and its carbon fiber construction optimizes agility. Priced at $2.25 million, this Italian creation is limited to 150 units.

6. Rimac Nevera: $2.2 Million usd/ $3.11 Million cad

Croatia’s Rimac Nevera has rewritten the record books, claiming the title of the world’s fastest EV with a top speed of 258 mph. Its four motors generate 1,813 horsepower, enabling blistering acceleration and exceptional handling. With only 150 units produced, each priced at $2.2 million, the Nevera is a true collector’s item. A special Time Attack variant, priced at over $3 million usd , adds even more exclusivity to an already rare hypercar.

7. Deus Vayanne: $2 Million usd/ $2.83 Million cad

The Deus Vayanne debuted at the 2022 New York Auto Show, boasting a staggering 2,243 horsepower thanks to its tri-motor setup. Designed in Austria, produced in Italy, and electrified in the UK, this hypercar achieves a balance of power and elegance. Its unique infinity-loop-inspired grille complements an interior lined with sustainable materials. With a range of 310 miles and a limited production run of 99 units, the Vayanne offers exclusivity at $2 million.

For the Silo, Verdad Gallardo.

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Astrolab FLEX Moon Rover Nears South Pole Mission

April 4, 2024 The Silo Leave a comment

Monaco, April 2024 The American company Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab), a strategic partner of the Monegasque Venturi Group, has been awarded a NASA contract to support the development of Artemis campaign’s lunar terrain vehicle. Its rover, known as FLEX, is equipped with batteries and wheels developed by Gildo Pastor’s teams in Monaco and Switzerland.

Gildo Pastor is no stranger to specialized high-performance vehicles- here with Bugatti EB110 he drove to win the world record for fastest car on ice in 1995.

Astrolab is one of three teams to win contract awards. Astrolab’s contract is worth up to $1.9 billion usd / $2.56 billion cad. Collectively the three contract winners may be awarded task orders over the next 13 years with a total potential value of $4.6 billion usd/ $6.2 billion cad over the life of the program. The contracts allow for two additional years for the completion of services.

With this announcement, and after two decades dedicated to high-performance terrestrial electric vehicles, Venturi is taking another major step forward. Indeed, the industrial Group led by its President Gildo Pastor designs and manufactures the lunar vehicle’s wheels and batteries. The hyper-deformable wheels, developed and manufactured by the Venturi’s Swiss entity in collaboration with Astrolab, were presented at the Paris Air Show in June 2023. As for the batteries, these will be manufactured in Monaco in specifically designed facilities at the heart of the Venturi’s historic headquarters.

SpaceX’s Starship launch and landing system will deliver FLEX to the lunar surface in mid-2026.

Astrolab first revealed the full-scale working prototype for its Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover in March of 2022. In the years since, Astrolab, has conducted thousands of hours of laboratory and field testing that has led to numerous design improvements. The improvements to the wheels and batteries came as a result of tests Astrolab conducted together with Venturi’s engineers.

As required by NASA, FLEX can carry two suited astronauts, accommodate a robotic arm to support science exploration, perform robotic cargo logistics, and survive the extreme temperatures at the lunar South Pole, which is a technological challenge, particularly for the hyper-deformable wheels and batteries. FLEX can be operated remotely from Earth even when astronauts are not present, or it can be operated by suited astronauts.

Once FLEX arrives on the lunar surface, Astrolab expects that FLEX will become the largest and most capable rover to ever travel to the Moon. With a maximum combined rover and cargo mass of more than two tons, the FLEX rover is nearly three times the mass of its largest predecessor. This increased capacity provides significantly more opportunities to conduct scientific experiments and commercial endeavors on the lunar surface.

“Through our strategic partnership with Astrolab, I am proud to see the Venturi Group’s know-how validated by NASA. After 20 years of innovation and world speed records in the field of terrestrial electric vehicles, we are now involved in an adventure that will go down in the history books: when Man returns to the Moon! When I see this rover, equipped with our wheels and batteries, operating up there I will have made my greatest dream come true“. – Gildo Pastor, President of the Venturi Group.

“Astrolab is honored to have its FLEX rover selected by NASA to participate in the development of creating a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for the Artemis Campaign. Our entire team, together with our business partners, including our strategic partner Venturi Group, are committed to delivering to NASA an LTV that serves as a critical tool in the agency’s efforts to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon.” – Jaret Matthews, founder & CEO, Astrolab.

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Battery Show Europe Showcasing Latest Batteries, Exotic Racers And Cars

June 27, 2022 The Silo Leave a comment

Grove, Oxfordshire, England. June/July 2022 Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) showcases industry-leading high performance battery technology at The Battery Show Europe

Innovative Adaptive Multi-Chem technology on display at Stuttgart show alongside first real-world application: Triumph Motorcycles’ TE-1 electric motorbike prototype
Adaptive Multi-Chem combines power and energy in one advanced battery system and can be tailored for individual customer requirements
Technology delivers step-change in performance, efficiency, range and charging time when applied to the TE-1 prototype demonstrator
Deus Vayanne EV hypercar, a collaboration between Deus Automobiles, Italdesign and WAE also on display at the event
The Battery Show Europe, Stuttgart, Germany will be held from 28-30 June 2022, with WAE located in Hall 8 on stand F50.

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) will showcase its industry-leading high performance battery technology at The Battery Show Europe from 28-30 June, in Stuttgart.

Visitors to the WAE stand in Hall 8, stand F50, will have the opportunity to examine an example of the company’s innovative Adaptive Multi-Chem advanced battery pack, together with the Triumph Motorcycles TE-1 prototype demonstrator.

Combining power and energy in one advanced battery system, Adaptive Multi-Chem sets new standards for performance and efficiency, with the advantage of being totally customizable for individual customer requirements.

Triumph’s first zero emission prototype demonstrator motorcycle – the battery pack for which delivers a peak power of 130kW and continuous power of 90kW, with a capacity of 15kWh – will also be on display. With the optimum balance of power and energy, TE-1’s battery gives the rider access to greater electric power for longer, regardless of battery charge, and matches exhilarating acceleration with exceptional range. The 360-volt system also enables a fast-charging time of under 20mins (0-80%).

WAE developed the technology to support the TE-1 prototype demonstrator, a unique collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles through Innovate UK.

In addition, the stunning 2200 horsepower Deus Vayanne electric hypercar, brought to life by WAE’s collaboration with Deus Automobiles and Italdesign, is on display on the Deus Automobiles stand Hall 8, Stand D-30.

This customer project demonstrates WAE’s sector-leading partnership with ItalDesign, which sees WAE provide a highly sophisticated composite EV platform and powertrain, with ItalDesign contributing the body design, safety systems and electric architecture.

The partnership provides a unique offering for established car companies and start-ups who want a luxury, high-performance EV, without having to spend many years – and billions of dollars – developing a proprietary EV skateboard and associated technology.

Taking place from 28 – 30 June 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany, The Battery Show Europe is Europe’s largest battery technology showcase and conference. With more than 480 suppliers in attendance, The Battery Show Europe provides an ideal opportunity for WAE to showcase its motorsport-derived, zero-emission mobility solutions.

On day one of the conference, Tim Engstrom, WAE Manager – Advanced Battery Technologies, will also deliver the keynote presentation, ‘Examining the Role of Motorsport as a Platform to Accelerate Battery Technology, And Why It Matters’.

Dyrr Ardash, Head of Strategic Partnerships, WAE said: “The Battery Show Europe is an ideal event for WAE to showcase its high-performance battery and EV platform technology. As the world electrifies, motorsport developments act as a springboard to bring world-class technical innovation for a decarbonised and sustainable future. WAE’s role in electric motorsport has significantly accelerated the development of the lightweight battery and e-powertrain technology we can offer our customers today. We continue to learn valuable lessons from our motorsport involvement that will deliver further transformative benefits to the users of EVs in terms of power, performance, efficiency, and sustainability.”

For the Silo, by Ben Lewis.