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Entrepreneur
17-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
PedalStart Concludes 8th Start-up Sprint
Over the past few months, Shoegr, InsightAI, Nuvie and Flowwat have emerged as some of the notable startups coming out from PedalStart Start-up Sprint. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. The Indian start-up ecosystem has witnessed a significant boost with the conclusion of the 8th edition of Start-up Sprint, the flagship acceleration program by PedalStart. Hosted recently in Bengaluru, this initiative continues to make a mark by supporting over 65 early-stage founders across the country and facilitating more than USD 1.5 million in collective funding across selected start-ups. Since its launch in October 2024, the Start-up Sprint has evolved into a dynamic platform that offers high-potential founders intensive mentorship, strategic guidance, and real-time execution support. With over 250 investors and mentors having participated in its eight editions, the program is steadily becoming a cornerstone for early-stage innovation. Chintan Kalla, a core team member at PedalStart, said, "Our Start-Up Sprint is a launchpad designed for ecosystem enablement and nurturing the next generation of India's visionary entrepreneurs. Seeing many of our cohort start-ups raise capital and excel after attending the Sprint is incredibly rewarding. We believe this is just the beginning." Unlike conventional accelerators, the Sprint is entirely free for selected participants and focuses on a hands-on approach. Each cohort includes up to ten start-ups, who engage in a packed schedule featuring daily mentorship, workshops, peer reviews, execution marathons, and pitch training. The sessions dive deep into business models, operations, and market strategy, helping founders refine their short-term and long-term roadmaps. The program culminates in a pitch day where selected founders present to a room of investors. This format has already shown results, with start-ups like Shoegr, InsightAI, Nuvie, and Flowwat securing funding and gaining momentum post-participation. PedalStart's model involves more than just mentorship. It actively collaborates with and invests in its portfolio start-ups, offering them access to a vast network of venture capitalists, angels, and industry veterans. Through a meticulous selection process, only 15 to 18 start-ups are chosen annually, ensuring focused support and a high-impact growth trajectory. As PedalStart continues to expand its footprint, its vision remains clear—empowering early-stage entrepreneurs to build scalable ventures that can shape the future of Indian innovation. With eight successful editions completed and many more in the pipeline, the Start-up Sprint is fast becoming a defining chapter in India's entrepreneurial journey.
Car and Driver
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Rivian's New Tri-Motor Models Are Quicker Than Old Quads: Tested
The 2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max and R1T Tri-Motor Max are quicker than their Quad-Motor predecessors. At our test track, the R1S and R1T Tri-Motor were three-tenths quicker to 60 mph than their old Quad-Motor counterparts. The advantage comes from Rivian's new in-house electric motors, which give the Tri-Motor models an extra 15 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque versus the outgoing Quads. Welcome to Car and Driver's Testing Hub, where we zoom in on the test numbers. We've been pushing vehicles to their limits since 1956 to provide objective data to bolster our subjective impressions (you can see how we test here). When it comes to EVs, more electric motors typically translate to more power and quicker acceleration. Makes sense, right? That's not the case with Rivian's new triple-motor R1S and R1T models, at least when comparing them with their quadruple-motor predecessors. Three Greater Than Four? What's not immediately obvious is that the Rivian R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck have entered their second generation for the 2025 model year. All models have improved batteries, and all electric motors are now built in-house by Rivian, with the Tri- and Quad-Motor configurations no longer supplied by Bosch. The newer motors bring various improvements—namely, they're more power-dense. That's partly why the new R1S and R1T with the available Tri-Motor Max configuration (Max referring to the battery size) are quicker in a straight line than their pre-2025 Quad-Motor counterparts. Now, let's look at the numbers. View Exterior Photos Andi Hendrick | Car and Driver At our test track, the 2025 R1S and R1T Tri-Motor models both managed zero-to-60-mph times that were three-tenths quicker than the first-gen R1S and R1T Quad-Motors. The new R1S Tri posted a 60-mph sprint of 2.8 seconds compared with the old R1S Quad's 3.1-second run. The new R1T Tri ripped to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds, whereas the previous R1T Launch Edition Quad-Motor took three seconds flat. Take a peek at the tech specs for the 2025 R1S and R1T, and you'll see the Rivian-built Tri-Motor setup is good for 850 horsepower and 1103 pound-feet of torque. While that's only 15 more ponies than the previous 835-hp Quad-Motor models, there's a lot more stump-pulling torque, 195 pound-feet to be exact (up from 908). View Exterior Photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver While the extra power is the most significant factor in the improved 60-mph times, it's not the only force at play. The new Tri-Motor siblings also weighed less than the first-gen Quads, with the R1T losing 168 pounds and the R1S dropping 57 pounds based on our scales. Some of that weight loss can be attributed to the Max battery pack's reengineered die-cast carrier, which Rivian said helps reduce mass. There's also a new Launch Control mode that puts the 2025 Tri models into a prepared squat before shooting them down the line. The New Quads Will Be Even Quicker Of course, the new Quad-Motor R1S and R1T will be even mightier and quicker, summoning a combined 1025 horses and 1198 pound-feet. While we've driven these almighty new EVs, we haven't yet strapped our testing equipment to either the R1S or R1T Quad-Motors. They're set to go on sale this month. By Rivian's own account, the updated Quads should hit 60 mph in 2.5 and 2.6 seconds, respectively. So, stay tuned for another testing-hub story to see if we can meet or beat those claims. Jack Fitzgerald Associate News Editor Jack Fitzgerald's love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
Top Gear
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Your move, Koenigsegg: Rimac Nevera R smashes new 0-400-0kmh record
Supercars Mad quad-motor EV goes two seconds faster than the mad Swedish one Skip 11 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Advertisement - Page continues below You might like So, put down the strawberries and cream and take a deep breath: the Nevera R did 0-60mph in 1.66s (vs 1.74s back in '23), 0-62mph in 1.72s (0.09s quicker), 0-100mph in 2.96s (-0.25s), 0-200kmh in 3.95s (-0.47s), 0-300kmh in 7.89s (-1.33s), 0-200mph in 9.25s (-1.61s), 0-400kmh in 17.35s (-3.96s), 100-200kmh in 2.22s (-0.37s), 200-250kmh in 1.65s (-0.35s) and 200-300kmh in 3.89s (-0.9s). And breathe. It also managed: 0-100-0kmh in 3.32s (-0.67s), 0-200-0kmh in 8.58s (-0.27s), 0-300-0kmh in 14.49s (-1.19s), 0-400-0kmh in 25.79s (-4.14s), 0-250-0mph in 26.2s (-5.21s), a quarter mile in 7.9s (-0.35s), and a standing mile in 19.71s (-0.88s). Advertisement - Page continues below Flat out, it managed 268.2mph (431.45kmh). There were a few more but the internet only has so much room, taking the tally up to 24 shiny new acceleration records proving once again what you already had a very strong inkling about: mad fast car is really very mad and very fast. Need a reminder why it's so mad and so fast? The Nevera R's gains over it 'regular' sibling include a better aero package that takes in a fixed rear wing and bigger diffuser (15 per cent more downforce), Michelin Cup 2s, better torque vectoring, and a bit more power – 2,078bhp versus the standard Nevera's 1,888bhp. 'When we first introduced Nevera it almost seemed like the pinnacle of hypercar performance had been reached,' said big boss Mate Rimac. 'In a single generation, we had created a performance jump that previously would have taken decades. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. 'But now, through relentless innovation, Nevera R goes even faster, while still maintaining much of the comfort and practicality that makes the Nevera a real, usable daily car. Breaking records is in our DNA, and we won't stop here.' 'We won't stop here.' Ominous. Especially when Rimac noted how the original Nevera blitzed the Nürburgring in 7m 05.298s, and set a hillclimb record at Goodwood back in 2023 with a time of 49.32s. And wouldn't you know it – it's Goodwood this weekend. 'There's plenty more opportunity for Nevera R to now hunt down those remaining records and more,' said Rimac. Your move, Mr Koenigsegg… READ MORE Rimac Nevera R review: the fastest accelerating car in the world
Car and Driver
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
View Exterior Photos of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV LT
In our hands, the LT made its way to 60 mph in an impressive 4.2 seconds. Not bad for something that weighs almost 8500 pounds.
Edmunds
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
Tested: 2025 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Plug-in Hybrid Is Freakin' Insane
Hold on to your butts Look at those stats! This 4,805-pound roadster went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and finished the quarter mile in 10.4 seconds at 134.4 mph. This makes the SL 63 S E Performance the quickest Mercedes-Benz vehicle we've tested to date, besting the non-hybrid SL 63 by 0.6 second in the 0-60 sprint and nearly a full second in the quarter mile. My goodness. Then again, considering this droptop makes 805 horsepower and 1,047 lb-ft of torque, are these acceleration numbers really a surprise? The SL 63 S E Performance combines a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine with an electric motor fed by a 4.8-kWh battery located in the trunk. The result is instant thrust off the line, plus supplemental power for passing. You think the 0-60 sprint is quick? The 40-80 mph jump is just as wild. "Our VBox data recorder measured 1.23 g of acceleration, which has to be one of the highest ratings I've seen/felt," wrote senior vehicle test editor Kurt Niebhur. "Acceleration in launch control is on par with some of the quickest EVs, but what's wild is the utter lack of drama that accompanies this speed. The SL 63 doesn't squat down when it takes off, and it has zero wheelspin. You're just gently but rapidly pushed back into the seat. 75 mph comes and goes well before most cars have even sniffed 45 mph, and the SL 63 positively rips through the quarter mile at speeds that put our dearly loved Shelby GT500 to shame. 134.4 mph? That's outrageous."
