 You don't see many Totoya Prius drivers gunning the accelerator at the green light. Or perhaps they are gunning it, but nobody can tell. Hybrid and electric vehicles have a reputation for being underpowered, but one firm -- AC Propulsion -- shows that electric doesn't have to mean tortoise-like speeds: they've built a roadster that does 0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds.
If you've ever done 0 to 60 in anything under five seconds, you can appreciate just how amazing this feat seems. This isn't just fast, it's drag racing fast. It's the kind of acceleration that turns your brain to jelly in the back half of your skull.
Unstated, of course, is the car's range. I bet it doesn't have any to speak of. I'd also bet that the batteries alone cost more than most vehicles today, meaning that while this car is a fun demonstration, it's not even close to the kind of electric wheels we'll be driving some day.
But it serves its purpose: to demonstrate that electric vehicles don't have to be slow.
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