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Old 06-20-2018, 12:16 PM
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Interesting and good move. They seem to have foundational IP in a number of areas around electric systems/technology.
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Rimac also makes a pretty amazing electric bicycle (Porsche's partnership includes part ownership of the bike company as well). It can go 70kph (~45mph) without pedaling too...

http://www.greyp.com/

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Their new car isn't bad either...

https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/6/17...otor-show-2018
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Originally Posted by GrantG
Wheels ain't bad either





If anyone is curious our relationship with Rimac - http://www.hrewheels.com/news/road-t...c#.Wyp-n-4vxhE

We took a tour of Rimac's facility when we flew out to go see them earlier this year. Check it out, pretty awesome stuff:
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Great move. Electric cars will be the future. Let's enjoy our NA GT3's for now, but at least we know Porsche will make great E sports cars in the future.
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Concept Two is a beast. Beats the Tesla Roadster

Ironic that Hammond nearly killing himself made Rimac so popular.
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Originally Posted by surfer
Concept Two is a beast. Beats the Tesla Roadster

Ironic that Hammond nearly killing himself made Rimac so popular.
And the ensuing battery fire continued for 2 days, despite efforts to extinguish it...
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And the ensuing battery fire continued for 2 days, despite efforts to extinguish it...
Crazy. I remember the Grand Tour episode where he lost control and crashed. He was lucky that field was there and he didn't hit a structure/home at speed.
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Originally Posted by HRE_Jurrian
Wheels ain't bad either





If anyone is curious our relationship with Rimac - http://www.hrewheels.com/news/road-t...c#.Wyp-n-4vxhE

We took a tour of Rimac's facility when we flew out to go see them earlier this year. Check it out, pretty awesome stuff:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MszKNhe7XbI

Great video



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