The man behind Koenigsegg, Christian von Koenigsegg, is the mad scientist of the automotive industry. His latest monster is called Regera (“to reign” in Swedish), and it’s the fastest production electric car ever thanks to the trio of electric engines that output a combined 700bhp. Those are serious numbers for a car that weighs less than two tons, but the Koenigsegg Regera also has an 1100bhp standard combustion engine. In order to make all this work without any of the standard hybrid sacrifices (small combustion engine, two engines, conversion loss, etc.), Koenigsegg threw out the traditional transmission and developed their own Direct Drive System (KDD) that uses the electric motors instead of traditional gears. The science behind this car is almost as mind-boggling as the 1500bhp output that propels the car from 0-250mph in under 20 seconds. It also has robotics (doors, bonnets, wing), 9″ infotainment system and constellation running lights, but that all pales in comparison to the speed.
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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.
