Meyers Manx Launches the Slick and Powerful 'Manx 2.0 Electric' Buggy
Niko Pajkovic — August 9, 2022 — Autos
References: meyersmanx & acquiremag
Meyers Manx, a California-based automaker specializing in dune buggies, has unveiled the Manx 2.0 Electric, an all-electric version of the brand's signature dune buggy.
The new eco-friendly vehicle will come with two battery options to choose from: a 20kWh option that boasts 150 miles of range or a 40kWh model with 300 miles of range. In addition, the 40kWh battery delivers an impressive 202 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, making it on par with powerful motorized dune buggy models. Other notable features of the Manx 2.0 Electric include rear-wheeled drive, an aluminum monocoque construction, front and rear disc brakes, electric e-brakes, assist steering, and independent rear suspension.
In terms of speed, the Manx 2.0 Electric is capable of taking drivers from 0-60 mph in as little as 4,5 seconds.
Image Credit: Meyers Manx
The new eco-friendly vehicle will come with two battery options to choose from: a 20kWh option that boasts 150 miles of range or a 40kWh model with 300 miles of range. In addition, the 40kWh battery delivers an impressive 202 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, making it on par with powerful motorized dune buggy models. Other notable features of the Manx 2.0 Electric include rear-wheeled drive, an aluminum monocoque construction, front and rear disc brakes, electric e-brakes, assist steering, and independent rear suspension.
In terms of speed, the Manx 2.0 Electric is capable of taking drivers from 0-60 mph in as little as 4,5 seconds.
Image Credit: Meyers Manx
Trend Themes
1. All-electric Off-road Vehicles - The rise of eco-conscious consumers has led to the development of all-electric off-road vehicles, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry.
2. Extended Range Batteries - Increasing the driving range of electric vehicles through the development of extended range batteries presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the energy storage industry.
3. Aluminum Monocoque Construction - The use of lightweight and durable aluminum monocoque construction in the automotive industry provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for more efficient and sustainable vehicle designs.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The development of all-electric dune buggies combines power with eco-friendliness, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry.
2. Energy Storage - The development of extended range batteries for all-electric dune buggies presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the energy storage industry.
3. Metals and Mining - The shift towards using lightweight and sustainable metals like aluminum in the automotive industry presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the metals and mining industry.
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