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Ferrari Is Preparing Its First Electric Car – Its Price Is Expected To Be Staggering 

At least 500 thousand euros. That’s how much Ferrari’s first electric car will cost. The luxury brand is preparing to open a new factory that will increase production significantly.

KEY FACTS

  • Sources of the “Reuters” agency indicate that the price of the electric car of the premium class is not yet known. It does not include features and personal items, which usually add 15-20%.
  • However, the price is certainly much higher than the average selling price of a Ferrari in the first quarter of this year, which is around 350,000 euros. 
  • The electric car will certainly be significantly more expensive than those of the competitors in the premium sector. By comparison, the price of Porsche’s less exclusive Taycan electric car starts at around 100,000 euros.
  • The sources claim that Ferrari is also planning to open a factory in the luxury brand’s hometown of Maranello, northern Italy, where the model will be produced. It is estimated that this could increase the group’s production by up to a third.
  • Although electric cars are generally silent, Ferrari engineers are developing “sound signatures” that will mimic those produced by the famous internal combustion engines.

IMPORTANT QUOTE

“When we talk about luxury cars like ours, we’re talking about the emotion we’re able to deliver to our customer, so we’re not talking about functional cars like the other electric cars you see on the road,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Viña told CNBC.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

The sources indicate that a second electric car model under the Ferrari brand is also under development. The company predicts that by 2026, approximately 60% of the cars it offers will be electric or hybrid.

SURPRISING FACT

The luxury brand relies on its exclusivity and often the list of those who want to own a Ferrari is so long that the wait takes more than two years. Last year, Ferrari produced 13,221 cars, which is 18.5% more than in 2021. Demand still greatly exceeds supply.

Attacks On Data Centers In UAE And Bahrain Highlight Digital Infrastructure Risks

Recent drone attacks linked to Iran have struck data center facilities in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, raising concerns about the vulnerability of digital infrastructure in conflict zones. Facilities operating within the cloud network of Amazon Web Services were among the targets. These incidents highlight how modern conflicts increasingly extend beyond traditional military assets to include critical digital infrastructure.

Critical Infrastructure In The Crosshairs

Iranian drones struck two data centers in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. A separate strike in Bahrain also affected infrastructure connected to regional cloud operations. The attacks occurred amid escalating tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. Analysts say the incidents demonstrate how data centers are becoming strategic assets in geopolitical conflicts. Patrick J. Murphy, executive director of the geopolitical advisory unit at Hilco Global, said the attacks reflect a broader shift in how infrastructure is viewed in modern security planning. In his view, digital assets now carry strategic importance comparable to energy systems and telecommunications networks.

Industry Response And Strategic Repercussions

Companies operating cloud services in the region responded quickly to the disruptions. Organizations relying on Amazon Web Services infrastructure were advised to move workloads to alternative regions where possible. Major technology providers, including Microsoft and Google, have also reviewed contingency procedures following the incidents. The situation has underscored the importance of redundancy and geographic diversification in cloud infrastructure. Government authorities increasingly classify data centers as critical national infrastructure. Policymakers in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union have introduced measures aimed at strengthening the protection of digital assets. Security analysts expect the recent attacks to accelerate efforts to integrate cloud infrastructure into national security planning alongside sectors such as energy, water and telecommunications.

Developments And Industry Reactions

The events also come amid wider debates about the relationship between technology companies and national security policy. In a separate development, the U.S. government recently designated technology company Anthropic as a potential supply chain risk. The company’s chief executive, Dario Amodei, has indicated that the designation could face legal challenge. Technology firms with major operations in the Middle East are reassessing risk management strategies. Expanded multi-region data replication and stronger backup systems form part of these measures, according to Scott Tindall of Hogan Lovells. Meanwhile, comments from OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman have reignited discussion about the growing links between technology companies and government defence programmes.

Looking Ahead

The recent drone strikes illustrate the increasing strategic importance of digital infrastructure in global security dynamics. Data centers are gradually being treated as critical assets within geopolitical conflicts. Continued tensions are likely to prompt additional investment by governments and technology companies in strengthening protection of cloud infrastructure and improving operational resilience across global networks.

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