When it comes to the exciting realms of automobile development, the electric vehicle industry is where the action is. There is a desire for constant innovation in the industry. We are seeing visually remarkable supercars with advanced ev battery tech and Formula 1-esque performances.
A lot goes into the design & development of electric vehicles, the production of batteries that power them and the installation & maintenance of EV charging infrastructure.
Designing an electric car involves the contribution of several hands. Some design the mechanical parts of the car, such as the brakes & motor. Others develop safety systems, like the cameras & the sensors. Then there are people who specialise in EV battery tech. Software engineers make solutions that make Electric Vehicle’s smart and connected. Designers make the vehicle beautiful inside-out.
At present, EVs hold a relatively small share in the global automobile sales. However in 2022, EVs had a 14% share of vehicle sales globally. That’s the highest we’ve ever seen!
Several auto manufacturers have announced advanced electric cars or showcased futuristic concept electric cars that promise the thrill of high-octane drives and are loaded with features.
Elon Musk’s Tesla has carved out a niche as the numero uno of cutting-edge electric cars. The company will begin deliveries of its much-awaited Cybertruck very soon.
Tesla Cybertruck:
The Tesla Cybertruck is an upcoming electric pickup truck. The electric vehicle is made of thick body panels and the material used is the same as used in SpaceX’s rockets!
The Cybertruck’s exterior shell offers top-notch protection with a nearly impenetrable exoskeleton. Even the glass is armoured. The vehicle accelerates from 0-100 km/hr in under 3 seconds and offers a range of 800 km. With a payload capacity of 1500 kg, the Cybertruck is a beast.
The ‘Blade Runner’-styled Cybertruck will have an option of a solar roof as well.
Apart from the above, another example of futuristic tech being materialised is the Pininfarina Battista.
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Pininfarina Battista:
Pininfarina Battista is an electric hypercar which has the distinction of being the world’s fastest accelerating car. It goes from 0-100 km/hr in 1.86 seconds, 0-200 km/hr in 4.75 seconds and 0-300 km/hr in 10.5 seconds! The top speed is 350 km/hr. The Battista is powered by a 120 kWh battery pack and four motors sending power to each individual wheel. Its certified range is 476 km.
The car has a modernised Italian sportscar design. The company offers its clients the chance to customise the car as per their taste. The electric hypercar comes with an advanced online infotainment system, which offers real-time navigation, music streaming and an advanced telemetry system. It is always connected to the internet via an internal eSIM, granting high-speed navigation in over 50 countries.
Battista produces extreme performance and yet zero emissions. It is the world’s fastest street-legal car.
The car’s designer & manufacturer ‘Automobili Pininfarina’ is owned by Mahindra.
Three things matter a lot in developing top-notch electric vehicles: Battery Tech, Design & Performance.
Features like silent driving experience, silent in-cabin feel, rapid acceleration, regenerative braking, no tailpipes, touchscreens, rapid charging, etc is attracting a lot of attention from consumers. And if the buyer is willing to shell-out more, car companies are willing to offer features unheard of in the industry.
High-end electric car manufacturers are constantly working on body material which is lightweight yet strong. To make the car faster, aerodynamics is being focused on heavily and to stabilise the car at high speeds, chassis control is vital. This is what goes inside a high performance electric car.
Conclusion:
Automobile companies are working on offering luxury & sustainability together.
The latest in automobile tech will inspire what people will be driving in the future. Electrification is a certainty. Auto-driving and even an ability to fly may follow. The injection of advanced electric cars featuring cutting-edge tech is already taking place and will permeate even deeper in coming times.
