White Lightning car
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The White Lightning was the fastest electric car
, capable of speeds up to 400 kph. It was built by Dempsey's World Record Associates (DWRA) and has been driven to record speeds by Pat Rummerfield
, known as the first fully recovered quadriplegic in the world. In October 2003, its record was surpassed by the Buckeye Bullet
, and again in October 2004, making the electric record 315.958 mph (141.2 m/s).
Electric car
An electric car is an automobile which is propelled by electric motor, using electrical energy stored in batteries or another energy storage device. Electric cars were popular in the late-19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engine technology and mass...
, capable of speeds up to 400 kph. It was built by Dempsey's World Record Associates (DWRA) and has been driven to record speeds by Pat Rummerfield
Pat Rummerfield
Patrick "Pat" Rummerfield is the first spinal cord injury quadriplegic in history to recover full physical mobility. He has numerous athletic accomplishments, and works as a motivational speaker.-Early life:...
, known as the first fully recovered quadriplegic in the world. In October 2003, its record was surpassed by the Buckeye Bullet
Buckeye Bullet
The Buckeye Bullet is the name of a series of student-built, alternative-fuel race cars created by The Ohio State University students led by Dr. Giorgio Rizzoni at the Center for Automotive Research...
, and again in October 2004, making the electric record 315.958 mph (141.2 m/s).