Formula E electric racing is a reality, and Mercedes will join an ever-growing field of manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Jaguar, and Porsche. And the German brand will bring is super-futuristic EQ Silver Arrow 01 to the field with power (340 horsepower), acceleration (0-60 mph in 2.7 sec), and seriously winged Batmobile looks for the 2019-2020 season. The car uses a Sony/McLaren 52-kWh battery pack and a chassis made by Spark Racing Technology and Italy’s Dallara with its strong racing background. The name points to Mercedes’ past from the 1937 W125 Silver Arrow open-wheel racer, that just so happens to look absolutely nothing like this stealth-fighter of a racecar with its twin spoilers, huge wheel arches, and a driver cage that’s meant to enhance safety. Expect this very automobile to take off later this year in a livery that’s not nearly as sinister as the one you see here.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
