E-van driven across Midlands smashes Guinness World Record for range

Cecilia Keating
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E-van driven across Midlands smashes Guinness World Record for range

New Guinness World Record for the greatest distance travelled on a single charge highlights range improvements of electric vehicles

The Guinness World Record for the greatest distance travelled by an electric van on a single charge is set to be updated, after three drivers covered 311.18 miles without having to refuel. The record-breaking...

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