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.
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What's Driving This Trend
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- The development of all-electric dune buggies combines power with eco-friendliness, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry.
- Energy Storage
- The development of extended range batteries for all-electric dune buggies presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the energy storage industry.
- 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.
