<h1 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 2.4em; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color: var(--iq-title-text); letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Rice Advanced Engineering Systems and Research's Tachyon Speed Hypercar</h1>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Founded in 2014 by Eric Rice, Rice Advanced Engineering Systems and Research (RAESR) is a California-based startup focused on hand-built electric hypercars and high-performance electric powertrains. They're currently working on their first production automobile. Their Tachyon Speed is an all-electric hypercar that produces a combined output of 1,250 horsepower and 3,650 pound-feet of torque. Designed to offer ultimate road performance, the Tachyon Speed features an all-wheel-drive system and six direct-drive electric motors. In its high-downforce mode, the car generates over 400 pounds of downforce. The rear wing is adjustable, and the bodywork is made of carbon fiber.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The RAESR Tachyon Speed has a top speed of over 240 mph, and can sprint 0-60 mph in three seconds. Its electric powertrain can generate a power burst of 1.4 megawatts. This can allow the car to reach speeds of 217 mph in reverse, and cover 150 miles between charges in city driving conditions.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The car's body is made of carbon fiber, and the interior is lined with Kevlar. It's also built around a central seat that has built-in controls. A pair of double-hinged doors at the rear can open and close with ease. Its chassis is a chromium molybdenum tube frame. Its total dry weight is 1,338 kg, and its aerodynamics produce a drag coefficient of 0.39. The front end is equipped with four fixed wings and a large diffuser at the back. The center of gravity is set low and the steering wheel has built-in controls.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The Tachyon Speed has a range of 300+ miles. It can travel between charges in urban traffic conditions, and has a top speed of 240 mph. When the battery is fully charged, it can accelerate from 0 to 120 mph in less than 7 seconds. The RAESR Tachyon Speed can also be used to reverse at a rate of 217 mph.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The company is currently taking reservations for potential buyers. The Tachyon Speed is one of the lightest electric cars in Forza Horizon 4. It also features active aerodynamic flaps and a jet fighter-style canopy.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The bodywork is made of Kevlar and is covered in a carbon fiber tub. It features an electric-powered, all-wheel-drive system that provides stability and traction. The steering wheel is also positioned in the middle of the cockpit. The car's steering system is powered by a programmable controller, and the electric brakes can be operated from the steering wheel.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The Tachyon Speed's electric powertrain and high-performance aerodynamics are the result of the company's R&amp;D in energy storage and high-performance electric powertrains. The electric motors deliver a combined output of 3,650 lbft of torque, and can reach 240 mph. The electric motors are direct-drive, which allows them to eliminate torque multiplication.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The RAESR TachyonSpeed isn't in full production yet, but its unique features have captured the imagination of people all over the world. It's a true proof of concept for what an electric vehicle can do. It's one of the fastest vehicles on the planet.</p>