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EV, NEWS

First Xiaomi SU7 Ultra crashed on track

This isn’t the first time news of accidents involving Xiaomi’s electric sedan has been reported.

If you recall, last year a Xiaomi SU7 Max was reported to have skidded off the track due to an unsuitable braking system.

According to Xiaomi, the electric sedan is not designed for serious driving on the circuit.

So what about the fast sedan, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra?

According to Xiaomi, the SU7 Ultra, with specifications of 1,526 hp and a price tag of RMB 529,900 (approximately RM 324,000), is confirmed to be suitable for track use.

However, just a few days after the first small batch of SU7 Ultra vehicles was distributed to owners, one of them was reported to have skidded on the racetrack.

In a video that surfaced on the social media platform Weibo, the sedan was seen traveling at over 120 km/h on a straight section of the track.

However, the driver of the vehicle braked too late, causing the SU7 Ultra to skid off and collide with a barrier made of tires.

As a result, the hood, front bumper, fender, and headlight unit were severely damaged. Fortunately, the airbag deployed correctly, ensuring the driver remained safe.

According to Lei Jun, the founder and CEO of Xiaomi Auto, SU7 Ultra owners need to focus entirely on safety and are advised to undergo formal training before entering the track.

Despite the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra boasting a power output of up to 1,526 hp and 1,770 Nm of torque, those figures are limited to 900 hp with a maximum speed of 140 km/h for the initial 300 km driving range.

At full power, the SU7 Ultra can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds before reaching a top speed of 359 km/h.

NEWS

Exceptional accounting student killed in six-vehicle crash

An exceptional accounting student was killed in an accident involving six vehicles on the Hulu Langat – Ampang road on Sunday.

According to the District Police Chief of Kajang, Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof, the accident, which involved four motorcycles and two cars, occurred at 4:45 PM.

At the time of the incident, four motorcycles were carrying six individuals, including two passengers, while a car was travelling from Hulu Langat towards Ampang.

“A Perodua Alza coming from the direction of Ampang veered into the opposite lane and collided with all five vehicles, causing one of the motorcyclists to be thrown off and fall by the roadside.

“As a result of the accident, a 20-year-old man riding a motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Five other motorcyclists and passengers were injured and taken to Ampang Hospital for treatment,” he stated.

He added that the drivers of both cars were uninjured. All individuals involved in the accident were aged between 17 and 38.

“At present, we are conducting further investigations into how the Perodua Alza ended up in the opposite lane.

“The vehicles involved will be sent for inspection at the PUSPAKOM and the Department of Chemistry for further investigation,” he said.

Naazron noted that the driver of the Perodua Alza, a 27-year-old man, has been detained and will be remanded today, with the case being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

“Members of the public who have information regarding the incident can contact the investigating officer, Inspector Narolhisyam Endi, at 019-5897115,” he added.

For the information of readers, the late Aysar Zahran bin Saiful Alimin, who tragically lost his life in this accident, was a former student of the Sekolah Menengah Sains Hulu Selangor (SEMASHUR).

Members of the public wishing to make a contribution may do so via the following account:

Maybank
Semashur Alumni Association
Account No.: 564397202247
REF: Aysar Zahran 1822

The fundraising will close on:

Friday, 7 February 2025
6 PM

NEWS

Hennessey Venom F5 crashes during high speed test, driver escaped with no injury

A Hennessey test driver narrowly escaped an accident at a speed of 400km/h involving the Venom F5 hypercar at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida recently.

According to a statement by Hennessey on their Instagram, the testing team at that time was testing the aerodynamic settings for the 1,817hp F5.

It lost downforce at a speed of 250 mph (402km/h), causing the driver to lose control. What’s remarkable is that the driver escaped the accident without any injuries.

The cause of the incident is not yet known. Hennessey stated that their team is analyzing data to determine the cause of the incident. “I am very grateful to our team of engineers and technicians who designed and built a very strong vehicle,” said Hennessey in a statement.

“We also thank the first response teams and staff at KSC for their prompt response in ensuring the safety of all parties.”

Hennessey claims the Venom F5 to be the fastest vehicle in the world, capable of reaching speeds of 311 mph (500km/h). However, no attempts to reach that speed have been made (up to this point).

There are no details about the condition of the vehicle or the accident situation. It is hoped that the damage is not too severe. Nonetheless, we are excited to see Hennessey achieve a speed of 500km/h one day.