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Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak In The Eyes Of Fully Charged: Video

Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak In The Eyes Of Fully Charged: Video

Fully Charged takes us back to the summertime by presenting an episode about the Volkswagen I.D. R win at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
By Mark Kane 31 October 2018
General Tesla Model S P100D Compared To Volkswagen I.D. R

Tesla Model S P100D Compared To Volkswagen I.D. R

A ludicrously fast road-going luxury sedan versus a mental, no limits race car. Let's see how they compare.
By Vanja Kljaic 29 October 2018
Motorsport Volkswagen I.D. R Won't Return To Pikes Peak

Volkswagen I.D. R Won't Return To Pikes Peak

Volkswagen will now stay away from America's Mountain, but keep a watchful eye over its record.
By Motorsport.com 11 September 2018
General Watch As Audi e-Tron Electric SUV Gets Tested

Watch As Audi e-Tron Electric SUV Gets Tested

How times have changed since Walter Röhrl rocketed up the Pikes Peak some 40 years ago. Now it's all about energy recuperation, efficiency and range.
By Vanja Kljaic 27 August 2018
Watch As Audi E-Tron Gains Energy Downhill

Watch As Audi E-Tron Gains Energy Downhill

The crew from carwow took an Audi e-tron to Pikes Peak. But, instead of racing it up the hill, they tested the car's regenerative braking power. downhill
By Vanja Kljaic 16 August 2018
How A Computer Made A Record-Setting Run Possible

How A Computer Made A Record-Setting Run Possible

VW used extensive CAE to allow them to create the Volkswagen I.D. R electric race car, that toppled the Pikes Peak Challenge Hill Climb even without extensive on-site testing runs
By Vanja Kljaic 31 July 2018
In-Depth Look Into How VW I.D. R Set Pikes Peak Record

In-Depth Look Into How VW I.D. R Set Pikes Peak Record

Here's an in-depth look at how VW's I.D. R Pikes Peak electric racecar conquered one of the world's most grueling racing events.
By Vanja Kljaic 26 July 2018
Watch As Helicopter Attempts To Film Record-Setting VW I.D. R Run

Watch As Helicopter Attempts To Film Record-Setting VW I.D. R Run

VW has released footage of its record-breaking run – the one heard around the world from the company’s purpose-built I.D. R EV that not only took the electric car record, but smashed the overall record set by Sebastian Loeb back in 2013.
By Christopher Smith 08 July 2018
Watch Tesla Model 3 Tackle Pikes Peak

Watch Tesla Model 3 Tackle Pikes Peak

Mind you, this isn't the upcoming Tesla Model 3 Performance model, making the worry-free climb even more impressive.
By Vanja Kljaic 05 July 2018
Battery Tech Watch World's Largest Lemon-Powered Battery Come To Life

Watch World's Largest Lemon-Powered Battery Come To Life

Yes, fruit can provide juice. And no, we don't necessarily mean the juice you drink. In this instance, lemons are used to create a massive battery. Afterwards, the juice becomes a refreshing drink. How cool is that?
By Eric Loveday 25 June 2018
Motorsport UPDATE 2 - WATCH RACE VIDEO - Volkswagen I.D. R Sets All-Time Pikes Peak Record

UPDATE 2 - WATCH RACE VIDEO - Volkswagen I.D. R Sets All-Time Pikes Peak Record

Volkswagen’s electric I.D. R has smashed Sebastien Loeb’s Pikes Peak International Hillclimb record – with Romain Dumas becoming the first driver to make the 12.42-mile course in under eight minutes.
By Motorsport.com 25 June 2018
Motorsport One-Time Shot At Pikes Peak Electric Car Record Tougher Than LeMans

One-Time Shot At Pikes Peak Electric Car Record Tougher Than LeMans

Volkswagen’s Romain Dumas says the challenge of Pikes Peak Hillclimb eclipses every other event he’s contested – including the 24-hour races at Le Mans, Spa and the Nurburgring.
By Motorsport.com 24 June 2018
Motorsport Electric Volkswagen I.D. R Sets Quickest Qualifying Time At Pikes Peak

Electric Volkswagen I.D. R Sets Quickest Qualifying Time At Pikes Peak

The Frenchman, at the wheel of Volkswagen’s first fully-electric racing car, was the fastest of all the competitors, electric or otherwise. He set a time of 3m16.083s on the shortened version of the course.
By Motorsport.com 21 June 2018
Charging Volkswagen Uses Unique Rapid Charge For I.D. R Pikes Peak

Volkswagen Uses Unique Rapid Charge For I.D. R Pikes Peak

Volkswagen has developed a high power density lithiom-ion battery that is split into two blocks. It is charged with two 90 kW rapid charge systems at the same time.
By Wade Malone 18 June 2018
VW Spills Specs, Releases New Video For I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer

VW Spills Specs, Releases New Video For I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer

At the heart of the I.D. R Pikes Peak – which weighs less than 1,100 kilograms (2,425 pounds) - are two electric engines, one driving the front axle while the other powering the rear wheels. These provide an immense combined output of 670 horsepower (500 kilowatts)
By Adrian Padeanu 14 June 2018
Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Gets #94 - Here's Why

Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Gets #94 - Here's Why

Two weeks before the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Volkswagen has revealed its outfit for the 12.42-mile (19.99-kilometer) track 14,110 feet (4,300 meters) above sea level. The VW I.D. R Pikes Peak will come in grey and will carry the number “94” for a good reason.
By Jacob Oliva 12 June 2018
General Volkswagen Explains I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Design

Volkswagen Explains I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Design

After providing looks at the I.D. R Pikes Peak's aerodynamic development and early testing, Volkswagen is now delving into the race car's design. The vehicle's curvaceous appearance came together incredibly quickly because the project started in October 2017, and VW unveiled it in April 2018.
By Chris Bruce 08 June 2018
See Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Cut Through The Air

See Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Cut Through The Air

Given the size of the wing, this beast should have no problem producing downforce.
By Chris Bruce 07 June 2018
Watch Volkswagen I.D. R Race Up Pikes Peak

Watch Volkswagen I.D. R Race Up Pikes Peak

The team is now working out the ideal suspension and tire setup for the 12.42-mile (19.99-kilometer) course. The crew is also tuning the electric drivetrain's energy management system, like the energy recuperation under braking.
By Chris Bruce 02 June 2018
Watch Volkswagen I.D. R Hit The Track For First Time

Watch Volkswagen I.D. R Hit The Track For First Time

While we’ve already seen the new I.D. R Pikes Peak racer in its entirety, this new video shows the stunning (and silent) vehicle in motion for the first time on the track.
By Jeff Perez 26 April 2018
Finally There's An Electric Car Quicker Than A Tesla Model S

Finally There's An Electric Car Quicker Than A Tesla Model S

It needs only 2.25 seconds to hit 62 mph (100 kph), which is 0.03 seconds quicker than a Tesla Model S P100D.
By Adrian Padeanu 22 April 2018
Watch Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak Reveal

Watch Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak Reveal

The livestream is scheduled for this Sunday, April 22, at 3:00 PM UTC / 5:00 PM CEST / 11:00 AM EST time.
By Eric Loveday 22 April 2018
Volkswagen To Livestream Pikes Peak I.D. Race Car Debut Tomorrow

Volkswagen To Livestream Pikes Peak I.D. Race Car Debut Tomorrow

The German automaker is proud to announce it will livestream the official premiere this weekend. The livestream is scheduled for this Sunday, April 22, at 3:00 PM GMT / 8:00 AM EST time
By Anthony Karr 21 April 2018
Volkswagen Reveals New I.D. R Electric Pikes Peak Racer

Volkswagen Reveals New I.D. R Electric Pikes Peak Racer

It's an AWD EV race car from the I.D. family, made especially for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
By Anthony Karr 19 March 2018
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