President Biden’s love of speed and the latest in the auto industry
US President Joe Biden, 81, has spoken out about his enthusiasm for driving in an interesting revelation. He recounted a thrilling episode when he drove his Porsche at an astonishing speed of 171 miles per hour using Launch His controls. Details of his Porsche model, as well as the exact timeline and location of this high-speed getaway, remain undisclosed. However, given that such an event is unlikely to be cleared by the Secret Service during his tenure, it is speculated that this incident occurred before his inauguration as president.
Biden’s bond with cars
President Biden’s love of cars is well documented. He is often seen behind the wheel when visiting car factories and displaying electric vehicles such as the Hummer EV, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Cadillac His Lyric. His Porsche anecdote was shared during a conversation on the podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.” Regardless of his high-speed exploits as president, Biden’s official vehicle is a heavily armored Cadillac limousine known as the “Beast.” This formidable vehicle is designed to withstand chemical and biological attacks and weighs approximately 6,000 kilograms.
The latest information on electric vehicles (EV)
In other auto news, the Biden administration has approved Tesla’s NACS connector as the North American EV charging standard. This support includes support from automakers such as VW, Audi, Porsche, and Scout. Nio’s ET7 gave him an impressive 650 miles of range on his 150 kwh semi-solid battery, and BMW’s i5 EV outperformed its gasoline equivalent at test drive events. SAE has officially codified Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) as his J3400 connector, allowing any manufacturer to use it in their electric vehicles and charging stations. Many automakers, including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Scout Motors, have announced plans to implement his NACS in future products in North America starting in 2025. Toyota, GM, and Ford are also participating in the plan. The government has mandated interoperability of NACS and CSS standards in charging stations, and Electrify America plans to offer his NACS connectors in charging stations by 2025.
new products from porsche
On the luxury side, the 2024 Porsche 911 ST is the most expensive 911 model at $292,000. Powered by a 518 horsepower high-revving engine, it can reach 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 186 miles per hour. Designed to be light, agile, and focused on driving, this car weighs just over 3,000 pounds. This is a homage to his historic track-ready 911 ST car from the late 1960s to early 70s. However, the latest ST is not track-ready and is targeted at wealthy, status-conscious buyers. The 911 ST’s driving experience is described as fun, responsive and a real driver delight.