Rimac's New EV Top Speed Record, Christian Horner's Red Bull Exit, and the F1 Movie
Bloomberg PodcastsJuly 13, 202537 min186 views
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- 🏍️ Hannah shares a personal story about a severe motorcycle accident that resulted in a large skin graft on her leg, which she is considering tattooing.
- 🇮🇹 Matt is in Tuscany, Italy, and discusses his experience with car rentals, including a bait-and-switch with a BMW i5 E40 instead of a desired Audi A6 Avant.
- 🚗 The BMW iX is described as feeling like a concept car, with light doors and a less substantial feel, despite its technological advancements.
- 🔌 Charging infrastructure in remote Italian villas is a significant challenge, with reliance on finding public chargers in towns.
Automotive Industry and Events
- 🇬🇧 Goodwood is mentioned as a significant car event, though Matt opted not to attend due to its repetitive nature and logistical challenges.
- 🚗 Hannah drove a Honda Jazz in England, noting its suitability for narrow Yorkshire roads but finding the seats uncomfortable for longer journeys.
- 👴 The conversation touches on elderly individuals continuing to drive, highlighting the challenges and personal freedom aspects, with an anecdote about a 92-year-old driver.
- 🛑 A family dilemma is presented regarding a father's declining driving capabilities and the difficulty of taking away his car keys.
Rimac's Speed Record and Electric Hypercars
- ⚡ Rimac has set a new world record for the fastest production EV with the Nevera R, reaching 268 mph.
- 💰 The Rimac Nevera, costing $2.1 million, has approximately 1,900 horsepower, with the Nevera R exceeding 2,000 horsepower.
- 🚗 While electric cars excel at 0-60 times, top speed is identified as the next frontier for EVs, with combustion engine cars still holding higher top-speed records (e.g., Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ at over 300 mph).
- 🤝 Rimac Group, partially owned by Porsche and Hyundai, also owns Bugatti and supplies components to other automakers.
- 🏎️ Despite the focus on electric hypercars, Mate Rimac, the founder, is described as a
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