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Move Over, Elon Musk's Tesla: Kalashnikov Unveils 'Electric Supercar'
https://www.ndtv.com ^ | Updated: August 23, 2018 22:25 IST | Staff

Posted on 08/23/2018 2:05:16 PM PDT by Red Badger

The brand, best known for the AK-47 machine gun, presented the decidedly retro-looking pale blue prototype, the CV-1, at a defense expo outside Moscow.

A handout photo shows a retro-looking pale blue prototype electric car, produced by Kalashnikov.

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Moscow, Russia:

Russian arms maker Kalashnikov on Thursday presented its new electric car inspired by a rare 1970s model, saying the new technology will rival Elon Musk's Tesla.

The brand, best known for the AK-47 machine gun, presented the decidedly retro-looking pale blue prototype, the CV-1, at a defense expo outside Moscow.

The look was inspired by a Soviet hatchback model developed in the 1970s called "Izh-Kombi," a statement on the Kalashnikov website said.

Holding company Kalashnikov Concern said it has developed some cutting-edge elements for the "electric supercar", including a "revolutionary" inverter. The vehicle can travel 350 kilometres on one charge.

"We are developing our own concept of an electric supercar, which is based on several original systems developed by the concern," the firm said.

"This technology will let us stand in the ranks of global electric car producers such as Tesla and be their competitor," RIA-Novosti further quoted the Kalashnikov press-service as saying.

"We were inspired by the experience of global market leaders in developing our concept."

(Excerpt) Read more at ndtv.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Travel
KEYWORDS: automakers; cv1; elonmusk; falcon9; falconheavy; infamous; kalashnikov; russia; spacex
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Dacia is part of VW...IIRC...


41 posted on 08/23/2018 5:46:34 PM PDT by Deplorable American1776 (Proud to be a DeplorableAmerican with a Deplorable Family...even the dog is, too. :-))
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To: Red Badger

This think is a POS! It’s a fast golf cart. Max speed 50 compared to the Tesla at 140 the rest is down hill as well,typical russians they never made a good car any american would drive to busy drinking wodka.


42 posted on 08/23/2018 5:53:13 PM PDT by rodguy911 (Home of the free because of the brave! MAGA!!)
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To: Red Badger
It reminds me of the soviet version of the "family trickster" from the movie Vacation.


43 posted on 08/23/2018 6:09:11 PM PDT by fireman15
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To: Red Badger

The Kalashnikov car turns over every time you turn the key, even if dunked in mud.


44 posted on 08/23/2018 7:04:00 PM PDT by Squeako (You can lead a progressive to water, but can you make him drown?)
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To: puppypusher

“Maybe they can get someone who designs their latest fighter planes”

That would be someone at Boeing, Lockheed or General Dynamics


45 posted on 08/23/2018 7:25:44 PM PDT by Figment
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To: puppypusher

“Maybe they can get someone who designs their latest fighter planes”

That would be someone at Boeing, Lockheed or General Dynamics


46 posted on 08/23/2018 7:25:44 PM PDT by Figment
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To: alloysteel

“Other than that, late Soviet post-modern design. Simple, sturdy and about as appealing as a used bar of soap.”


you have a way with words. I was just going to say it’s ugly.


47 posted on 08/23/2018 8:20:59 PM PDT by married21 ( As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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To: fireman15

“You hate it now, wait until you drive it.”


48 posted on 08/23/2018 8:37:44 PM PDT by Clay Moore (He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people)
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To: SC DOC

Euro-Ugly.................


49 posted on 08/24/2018 6:11:04 AM PDT by Red Badger (July 2018 - the month the world learns the TRUTH......Q Anon.......Timelines change. Aug 16)
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To: puppypusher
Maybe they can get someone who designs their latest fighter planes and take that skill and use it to design cars.

All those McDonnell-Douglas Engineers are either dead or retired..............

50 posted on 08/24/2018 6:17:45 AM PDT by Red Badger (July 2018 - the month the world learns the TRUTH......Q Anon.......Timelines change. Aug 16)
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To: Secret Agent Man

apropos of nothing:
Rodney Dangerfield - Flying Sourthern Comfort

Rodney Dangerfield - Flying Sourthern Comfort

51 posted on 08/24/2018 2:24:59 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
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