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Russian arms maker Kalashnikov takes aim at Tesla by building its own retro-looking electric supercar


FROM AK-47 guns to a giant killer robot, Russian manufacturer Kalashnikov has now set its target to Tesla as it creates an electric ‘supercar’.

The parent company Kalashnikov Concern claims the 1970s-styled car includes “revolutionary” technology.

 Kalashnikov hopes the CV-1 will take on Tesla

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Kalashnikov hopes the CV-1 will take on Tesla

This reportedly includes an inverter that can power the prototype for up to 217 miles on a single charge.

Tesla’s entry-level Model 3 car, meanwhile, has a range of 220 to 310 miles.

However, Kalashnikov’s so-called CV-1 has a maximum speed of just 50mph.

Its look is based on what is considered as the first ever Soviet hatchback, the IZh 2125 ‘Kombi’.

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Earlier this week, Kalashnikov unveiled a four-tonne robot that operates weapons dubbed Igorek, or ‘Little Igor’.

The prototype is operated by a pilot that is protected by a bulletproof glass cockpit.

Vladimir Dmitriev, Kalashnikov interim General Director, said: “This robot is probably one of the hottest new models of the ‘Army 2018’.

“Currently, it is only a demonstration of the path we are planning on following.

“We understand that there are robotic machines driving on caterpillar and wheel drive.

“We also understand that there will be demand for anthropomorphic automatic movable systems.”

This is also not the first time the Russian firm has produced electric vehicles.

Its Renault Twizy-styled UV-4 is made for the general public, and a series of zero emissions dirt bikes and ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) add to its military portfolio.

The price tag of the CV-1, meanwhile, is yet to be set.





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