Buckeye Bullet 2 sets a new battery-powered vehicle record

Back in 2009, we reported about hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle Buckeye Bullet 2 breaking records. This time again Buckeye Bullet 2 has set new records but in a battery-powered avatar. Teaming up with Monaco-based electric car manufacturer Venturi , Ohio State University team has replaced the fuel cells with lithium-ion batteries. This boosted the average speed to 291 mph which is a new battery-powered vehicle record. Expect such a green beast to hit the roads in 2011!
[Engadget]