Beastly solar-electric multipurpose truck sets world altitude record

Looking to validate electric powertrain technology in the highest, most remote of settings, the Peak Evolution Team climbed the world’s highest active volcano into the record books this month. The team initially had an all-out vehicle altitude record in its sights but, after crossing paths with the Porsche team that snatched that record, the Peak team settled comfortably on an EV altitude record well over 6,000 m (19,685 ft). That’s a very impressive second place, especially considering they relied solely on solar power to keep the heavy-duty all-terrain e-truck charged up and climbing forward. Continue reading

Watch Hennessey’s Deep Dive On The New Dodge SRT Demon 170

John Hennessey’s pursuit of ultimate American performance continues. John Hennessey, and even more so his eponymous Hennessey Performance, is known for an insatiable desire for and incredible ability to achieve amazing levels of automotive performance, whether it be through upgrading trucks or SUVs, tweaking the performance of America’s favorite performance cars, or by creating an […] Continue reading