Electric Vehicle with Yokohama Tires Nearly Bests EV Record on First Try at Most Famous Hill Climb in the World.Tokyo, Aug 31, 2009 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) ) - The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has announced that its off-road racing Off-road racing is a format of racing where various classes of specially modified vehicles (including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and buggies) compete in races through off-road environments. North America Off-road racing began in the early 20th century. team, Team Geolandar, made its debut using an electric vehicle (EV) in the 2009 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), also known as the The Race to the Clouds, is an annual automobile and motorcycle hillclimb to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado, a distance of 19.99 km (12. on Sunday, July 19, in Colorado, U.S.A., turning in the second-best performance ever for an EV. Mr. Ikuo Hanawa, a veteran of world-class off-road races, was the driver. The EV racing buggy Refers to software that contains many flaws. Many in the software industry swear that bugs are inevitable, and perhaps they are right. As long as we work in the competitive, pressure-cooker environment of our high-tech world, products will more often than not be developed too hastily and created by Team Geolandar uses lithium-ion batteries Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in consumer electronics. They are currently one of the most popular types of battery for portable electronics, with one of the best energy-to-weight ratios, no made by Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. and is equipped with Yokohama Rubber's "Geolandar" SUV tires. It was the only EV entry in the exhibition car class. Due to torrential rains immediately before the start, Mr. Hanawa was forced to drive carefully, but, without any major mistakes, crossed the finish line in a time of 14 minutes and 50 seconds (second in the class) - very close to the all-time EV record of 14 minutes and 37 seconds. Highly evaluated for their handling, maneuverability ma·neu·ver n. 1. a. A strategic or tactical military or naval movement. b. A large-scale tactical exercise carried out under simulated conditions of war. Often used in the plural. 2. and durability on any kind of road surface, "Geolandar" SUV tires facilitated safe, stable driving. Beginning with participation in this race, Yokohama Rubber will take part in various races to promote expanding the possibilities for electric vehicles, as well as to further develop EV tires for use in severe off-road conditions. This year marked the 87th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb - known as the "Race to the Clouds" - the most famous hill climb in the world. Racing to the 4,301-meter summit, participants cover a 20-kilometer course beginning at the 2,862-meter level. The race is known for the severity of its conditions: rapidly changing temperatures and weather, a combination of tarmac and gravel surfaces, and 156 curves. This year, more than 200 automobiles and motorcycles competed. JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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