Rimac Automobili [Hot!] Rimac NEVERA variation teased in Official Social Media plus production delivery and News updates!
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Rimac Automobili is a Croatian automotive manufacturer headquartered in Sveta Nedelja, Croatia, that develops and produces electric sports cars, drivetrains, and battery systems. The company was founded in 2009 by Mate Rimac. Official website: Rimac Automobili
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The blue ones been there quite awhile just was disinterested some, so never covered it. But it's all over Social Media.
The blue ones been there quite awhile just was disinterested some, so never covered it. But it's all over Social Media.
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Love the Pininfarina Batista signs!
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The Rimac Nevera comes with all kinds of big numbers!
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"Rimac Will Reveal a Kia-Backed Autonomous Robotaxi This Year!"
The Project 3 Mobility is a separate venture from Rimac's supercar business and will aim to 'change the way people move around cities' when it launches in 2026.
Croatian startup Rimac, known for its electric Nevera hypercar and joint venture with Bugatti, is preparing an autonomous shuttle for a 2026 launch, according to Autocar.
The Project 3 Mobility, as it's currently known, will break cover this year before undergoing a pilot program in Croatia's capital, Zagreb.
Rimac is reportedly in talks with 20 cities in Europe and the Middle East to expand the robotaxi service after the pilot program is completed.
Rimac's rise has been meteoric. The Croatian startup has metamorphosed from an obscure supercar builder to an electric-vehicle powerhouse, with substantial investment from Porsche in creating a hypercar joint venture between Rimac and Bugatti in 2021. Now the company is planning to move beyond high-performance machines, with Autocar reporting that Rimac will reveal an autonomous "robotaxi" early this year before the vehicle hits the road in 2026.
Currently dubbed the Project 3 Mobility, the Rimac self-driving shuttle, according to Autocar, will be produced thanks to some backing from Kia; Hyundai and Kia first invested roughly $90 million in the startup back in 2019. The Project 3 vehicle will be a separate brand under the Rimac Group umbrella, not directly linked to the Rimac supercar business or the Bugatti brand, although undoubtedly utilizing learnings from the development of the company's 1000-plus-horsepower hypercars. The vehicle's development is being undertaken in the Croatian capital of Zagreb, close to Rimac's headquarters, with around 100 R&D engineers also operating out of a new facility in the United Kingdom.
Mate Rimac told Autocar that the robotaxi will strive to "change the lives of more people" than the company's first two vehicles, the sporty and pricey Concept_One and Nevera. The vehicle will reportedly be able to drive entirely without human input, with Rimac calling it "a car but a completely different type." The company has been spotted testing the Renault Espace minivan, suggesting that the robotaxi could take on a large, podlike shape designed to maximize interior space.
Robotaxi to Get Its Own Factory
Rimac is also planning on building an infrastructure network of chargers, storage hubs, and parking spaces alongside the robotaxi. The robotaxi is expected to hit the streets in 2026 as part of a mobility service, which Rimac described as premium but not "expensive or posh." Rimac plans to build a dedicated factory for the robotaxi before expanding operations beyond Croatia, with the eventual goal of exporting tens of thousands of units each year.
Autocar reports that Rimac is in discussions with 20 cities in Europe and the Middle East for the robotaxi service. A pilot program will come first in Zagreb, with operations supposed to start in 2026. The robotaxi is expected to arrive in Germany and the U.K. the following year. Setbacks for General Motors' Cruise division over the past several months has proved that launching the robotaxi service in the United States may be more challenging, and it appears it isn't a priority for the Croatian automaker. Keep an eye out for more details later this year when we catch our first glimpse of Rimac's new endeavor."
www.autocar.co.uk
The Project 3 Mobility is a separate venture from Rimac's supercar business and will aim to 'change the way people move around cities' when it launches in 2026.
Croatian startup Rimac, known for its electric Nevera hypercar and joint venture with Bugatti, is preparing an autonomous shuttle for a 2026 launch, according to Autocar.
The Project 3 Mobility, as it's currently known, will break cover this year before undergoing a pilot program in Croatia's capital, Zagreb.
Rimac is reportedly in talks with 20 cities in Europe and the Middle East to expand the robotaxi service after the pilot program is completed.
Rimac's rise has been meteoric. The Croatian startup has metamorphosed from an obscure supercar builder to an electric-vehicle powerhouse, with substantial investment from Porsche in creating a hypercar joint venture between Rimac and Bugatti in 2021. Now the company is planning to move beyond high-performance machines, with Autocar reporting that Rimac will reveal an autonomous "robotaxi" early this year before the vehicle hits the road in 2026.
Currently dubbed the Project 3 Mobility, the Rimac self-driving shuttle, according to Autocar, will be produced thanks to some backing from Kia; Hyundai and Kia first invested roughly $90 million in the startup back in 2019. The Project 3 vehicle will be a separate brand under the Rimac Group umbrella, not directly linked to the Rimac supercar business or the Bugatti brand, although undoubtedly utilizing learnings from the development of the company's 1000-plus-horsepower hypercars. The vehicle's development is being undertaken in the Croatian capital of Zagreb, close to Rimac's headquarters, with around 100 R&D engineers also operating out of a new facility in the United Kingdom.
Mate Rimac told Autocar that the robotaxi will strive to "change the lives of more people" than the company's first two vehicles, the sporty and pricey Concept_One and Nevera. The vehicle will reportedly be able to drive entirely without human input, with Rimac calling it "a car but a completely different type." The company has been spotted testing the Renault Espace minivan, suggesting that the robotaxi could take on a large, podlike shape designed to maximize interior space.
Robotaxi to Get Its Own Factory
Rimac is also planning on building an infrastructure network of chargers, storage hubs, and parking spaces alongside the robotaxi. The robotaxi is expected to hit the streets in 2026 as part of a mobility service, which Rimac described as premium but not "expensive or posh." Rimac plans to build a dedicated factory for the robotaxi before expanding operations beyond Croatia, with the eventual goal of exporting tens of thousands of units each year.
Autocar reports that Rimac is in discussions with 20 cities in Europe and the Middle East for the robotaxi service. A pilot program will come first in Zagreb, with operations supposed to start in 2026. The robotaxi is expected to arrive in Germany and the U.K. the following year. Setbacks for General Motors' Cruise division over the past several months has proved that launching the robotaxi service in the United States may be more challenging, and it appears it isn't a priority for the Croatian automaker. Keep an eye out for more details later this year when we catch our first glimpse of Rimac's new endeavor."
Rimac to launch bespoke robotaxi service by 2026 | Autocar
Croatian company will expand into ‘mobility’ with self-driving electric car, partly developed in the UK
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Next Rimac supercar could ditch battery for diesel (?)
The firm is exploring the viability of a new technology that generates electricity using liquid fuels like diesel!
"Rimac's next supercar might not be powered only by batteries, as the company is looking into the viability of a radical new technology that generates electricity using liquid fuels like diesel.
Speaking to Autocar recently, founder and boss Mate Rimac gave hints at what the next steps might look like for the Croatian brand, which is well underway with production of its second car, the 1877bhp Nevera EV.
“Rimac isn’t exclusively electric – it’s doing whatever is most exciting at the time,” he said, revealing that it’s “working on” a programme that will determine if so-called nanotubes can be an effective source of energy for a vehicle.
In essence, the idea is to superheat “chemically different” liquid fuels to generate electricity that could then be used to power an electric motor, thereby replacing the battery in an electric drivetrain.
Mate Rimac cited liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen and diesel as examples of fuels that could be used to power this arrangement. He revealed that his company had identified a start-up experimenting with the tech on a small scale and that tests had suggested nanotubes could operate at 80% efficiency, when the average for an internal combustion engine is 30%.
The by-products of this process, said Rimac, include CO2 and other gases but far less than is emitted by any conventional ICE.
He believes the programme has potentially significant implications for the whole car industry but “especially sports cars”, implying that there are substantial weight savings and packaging advantages to be gained by removing the battery from an electric drivetrain."
www.autocar.co.uk
Well, well!
The firm is exploring the viability of a new technology that generates electricity using liquid fuels like diesel!
"Rimac's next supercar might not be powered only by batteries, as the company is looking into the viability of a radical new technology that generates electricity using liquid fuels like diesel.
Speaking to Autocar recently, founder and boss Mate Rimac gave hints at what the next steps might look like for the Croatian brand, which is well underway with production of its second car, the 1877bhp Nevera EV.
“Rimac isn’t exclusively electric – it’s doing whatever is most exciting at the time,” he said, revealing that it’s “working on” a programme that will determine if so-called nanotubes can be an effective source of energy for a vehicle.
In essence, the idea is to superheat “chemically different” liquid fuels to generate electricity that could then be used to power an electric motor, thereby replacing the battery in an electric drivetrain.
Mate Rimac cited liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen and diesel as examples of fuels that could be used to power this arrangement. He revealed that his company had identified a start-up experimenting with the tech on a small scale and that tests had suggested nanotubes could operate at 80% efficiency, when the average for an internal combustion engine is 30%.
The by-products of this process, said Rimac, include CO2 and other gases but far less than is emitted by any conventional ICE.
He believes the programme has potentially significant implications for the whole car industry but “especially sports cars”, implying that there are substantial weight savings and packaging advantages to be gained by removing the battery from an electric drivetrain."
Next Rimac supercar may not be battery-electric | Autocar
The firm is exploring the viability of a new technology that generates electricity using liquid fuels like diesel
Well, well!
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That's what the VW Group affiliation gets you...
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I'm worried about Bugatti man! What the hell! LOL!
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"I made my life quite difficult with my own stubbornness to keep the company in Croatia as I wanted to prove that a car can indeed be developed and built in Croatia. At that time, there was little or no talent with relevant experience, no supply base, investors, customers… 15 years later, things have changed a lot – there is now an amazing group of over 2.000 people capable to develop and build some of the world’s most exciting cars and their key components, right here in Croatia. However, there are still no customers – all our customers are outside of Croatia.
Having our first Croatian customer is therefore quite emotional for me. Especially when talking about Branko, who is such a great customer and friend. That could be seen at the hand-over event, where over 50 of Branko’s friends and family joined him for the very emotional event, including many who flew over all the way from Croatia to New York to witness this event. While Branko is not living in Croatia and his Nevera will have US license plates, and not Croatian ones, I couldn’t be happier than having Branko on board. I wish Branko many happy moments with his beautiful Nevera and to stay as positive, cheerful, funny, passionate and likable as he is now. It was a pleasure an honour to meet Branko’s family & friends – wonderful to see so much support and love. #Rimac #Nevera #RimacNevera #bugattirimac #croatia #newyork"
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But initial impressions are very nice!
Having our first Croatian customer is therefore quite emotional for me. Especially when talking about Branko, who is such a great customer and friend. That could be seen at the hand-over event, where over 50 of Branko’s friends and family joined him for the very emotional event, including many who flew over all the way from Croatia to New York to witness this event. While Branko is not living in Croatia and his Nevera will have US license plates, and not Croatian ones, I couldn’t be happier than having Branko on board. I wish Branko many happy moments with his beautiful Nevera and to stay as positive, cheerful, funny, passionate and likable as he is now. It was a pleasure an honour to meet Branko’s family & friends – wonderful to see so much support and love. #Rimac #Nevera #RimacNevera #bugattirimac #croatia #newyork"
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But initial impressions are very nice!
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You know when you've made it when your daily driver is a hypercar your OWN company manufacturers! Yes this is Mates own car! Good on him I say.
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Mate Rimac on Instagram: "26th of June we’ll unveil something very special we’ve been working on for the last 5 years. Stay tuned."
1,904 likes, 44 comments - materimac on March 21, 2024: "26th of June we’ll unveil something very special we’ve been working on for the last 5 years. Stay tuned."
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ROBOTAXI.
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