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Will Electric Cars Ever Break the Record at Goodwood?

Will Electric Cars Ever Break the Record at Goodwood?
By Christopher Hurst

How long before an electric car surpasses the speed of Formula 1?


 
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I think you're right that it won't be long until an EV takes the crown, but I still think two seconds is a big delta to make up... And given that F1 cars are made to rules, there's always the possibility that something like the Aston Valkyrie — which doesn't have to conform to any spec — will best the F1 cars first. Regardless, Goodwood will be interesting for generations to come!
 
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no question they will surpass the record. short stints and torque (and even low center of gravity) are what EVs are all about. long distance and range are the achilles heel of the EV. they're just typically not built with superior handling in mind. add that component and they will likely be phenomenal hillclimb type cars.
 
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no question they will surpass the record. short stints and torque (and even low center of gravity) are what EVs are all about. long distance and range are the achilles heel of the EV. they're just typically not built with superior handling in mind. add that component and they will likely be phenomenal hillclimb type cars.
For sure. The lack of reliance on atmosphere makes them more consistent at altitude too —
 
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It won't be long now, it is said that the big companies are working to put electric cars in formula 1 in the future
 

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