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Balenger wanted to see if he could run longer than a Tesla could drive on a full battery: a distance consisting of little over 242 miles. The race took place on a remote road located just outside of Austin, Texas, and lasted three days, beginning on April 11.Finally, on April 14, Balenger won the wager covering the same distance as the electric vehicle plus 100 feet in 76 hours, 54 minutes, and 46 seconds.
Meanwhile, Balenger averaged 19 minutes and 4 seconds per mile. “Finishing this effort came with a huge sense of accomplishment and relief,” Balenger told “In many ways, this was the hardest effort I have ever taken on. I’m very proud of myself and the team around me that helped to assure its success.
Balenger said in a press release that he hopes his feat will now inspire others to"leave their comfort zones and embrace innovation, be it by challenging their perceptions of their own physical limits or making lifestyle changes that can have a positive effect on the planet."Stay ahead with the latest science, technology and innovation news, for free:
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