Monday, October 21, 2013

Bertha Benz Challenge = Electric Car Bash, 2013! (video)

Launched as part of this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, the Bertha Benz Challenge is an event that celebrates the progress electric cars have made since 1888, when the group says that Bertha Benz (of “Mercedes Benz” family fame) is said to have ushered in the era of the horseless carriage with her long-distance journey from Mannheim to Pforzheim
At least, I think that’s what this says.
Truthfully, it doesn’t matter what the article says or even what the guys in the video are saying about Berth Benz and whatever challenge or drive this is supposed to be about. This is, simply, one of the best electric and sportscar-junky videos on YouTube right now, featuring a 1000 hp Rimac Concept One, (what I believe to be) a similarly powerful Volar-e land yacht, Tesla Roadsters, Volkswagen E-Up!, and a bunch of neat-looking cars I couldn’t quite place at first glance. I think I might have seen an old Tommy Kaira, even!
It’s all very exciting, as much as a drive celebrating a rich lady’s 1888 road trip adventure can be either “very” or “exciting”, you know? You should definitely check it out- enjoy!

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