Important Innovations

  Rimac's Nevera Clocks at 258 MPH                                                       Source:  Rimac World's Fastest Accelerating Production Car The Rimac Nevera all-electric car has been crowned the world's fastest e-car.  It is also the world's fastest accelerating production car.  Recently on a racetrack in Germany, the e-car hit 258 mph.  It's an all-electric hypercar that turns heads on the racetrack and as a grand tourer on the road for everyday commuting.  Additionally, it has stunning style and design.  It is the innovative creation of famous, 34-year-old, Croatian automaker Mate Rimac, who predicted in 2018 that he would deliver an all-electric hypercar capable of hitting the exact speed of 258 mph.  His successes are remarkable.  Tech Specs The automotive performance that it delivers is unprecedented.  The 2-door coupe has two electric motors that deliver 1,914 hp and 1, 740 lb-ft of torque to all 4 wheels.  It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.85 se

  Rimac's Nevera Clocks at 258 MPH                                                                                   Source:  Rimac World's Fastest Accelerating Production Car The Rimac Nevera all-electric car has been crowned the world's fastest e-car.  It is also the world's fastest accelerating production car.  Recently on a racetrack in Germany, the e-car hit 258 mph.  It's an all-electric hypercar that turns heads on the racetrack and as a grand tourer on the road for everyday commuting.  Additionally, it has stunning style and design.  It is the innovative creation of famous, 34-year-old, Croatian automaker Mate Rimac, who predicted in 2018 that he would deliver an all-electric hypercar capable of hitting the exact speed of 258 mph.  His successes are remarkable.  Tech Specs The automotive performance that it delivers is unprecedented.  The 2-door coupe has two electric motors that deliver 1,914 hp and 1, 740 lb-ft of torque to all 4 wheels.  It can accelerate

  Bugatti-Rimac Joint Venture                                                  Source:  Bugatti Chiron                                                  Source:  Rimac Nemera Source: Rimac Nemera Future of Electric Supercars Seismic moves in the global supercar world.  VW has handed over control of its storied supercar brand Bugatti to Porsche, which VW owns.  Porsche, in turn, is creating a new supercar joint venture - Bugatti-Rimac.  Rimac is a Croatian based company that specializes in state of the art, electric supercars that some automotive experts consider magnificent.  The financial structure of the JV is interesting.  Rimac will have a 55% stake in the JV.  Porsche will own 24% of Rimac and own a 45% stake in the JV.  And, the new entity will be headquartered in Croatia with 430 employees.  Also, both Rimac and Bigatti will continue to exist as separate entities. Porsche's Automotive Strategy Porsche's strategy is to combine Rimac's innovation in electric mobility wi

  Rimac Concept 2                                                  Source:  Rimac All Electric, Semi-Autonomous Hypercars Germany based luxury car maker Porsche is betting big money on and has big plans for Croatian supercar manufacturer Rimac Automobili.  Rimac is known for its Concept 2, a fully electric, semi-autonomous supercar sportscar that can hit speeds of 258 mph.  The EV runs on four electric engines and according to Rimac "is alive with technology". Financing Round Porsche is participating in a funding round in which Rimac will raise between $157 million and $181 million.  Porsche already owns a 15.5% stake in Rimac.  Porsche is considering raising its stake in the electric supercar maker to just under 50%.  Intense negotiations are currently underway between Rimac and Porsche.  The deal would include the transfer of Porsche's supercar line Bugatti to Rimac.  Porsche CEO Oliver Blume feels the two are a great technological and automotive innovation fit. Rimac I

World's 1st Electrified, Autonomous Hypercar Source:  Geneva Auto Show 2018 Rimac's C Two: World's Fastest Car Croatian startup Rimac, with the financial backing of Porsche, Kia and Hyundai, has developed the world's first electrified, autonomous hypercar, the limited edition C Two. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Auto Show as a concept close to production.  It received great reviews and orders for the $2 million vehicle sold out in record time.  The company is now closing in on delivering those orders by late 2020.  Porsche has at least a 15% investment stake in Rimac. Loaded with Highly Advanced Technology:  Electric and Level 4 Autonomous The vehicle has four electric motors that deliver 1,914 horsepower.  It may be the world's fastest car.  Rimac says in 1.85 seconds it accelerates from 0 to 60 mph.  To go autonomous, the technology suite includes 6 radar sensors, lidar, 8 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors.  All of that technolog