The Corvette ZR1X hybrid can outpace million-dollar sports cars for a fraction of the cost

Source: The Verge

Overview

When Elon Musk burst onto the scene in his little Tesla Roadster, it seemed a matter of time before electricity rendered gas‑powered sports cars obsolete.

It hasn’t worked out that way. Automakers have struggled to bring purely electric two‑seaters to market. The ones that managed to emerge have been flatly rejected by consumers. Porsche has walked back plans for an all‑electric lineup of Boxster and Cayman models, seemingly spooked by technical hurdles and tepid response from its fanatical customers. Lamborghini last week scrapped plans for its first all‑electric model, with the CEO saying the brand’s customers have almost “zero interest” …

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