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ASX and Spirit AeroSystems partner to develop affordable eVTOL aircraft for mass production

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Airspace Experience Technologies ( ASX ), an aviation technology start-up, and Spirit AeroSystems, a global aircraft design and manufacturing company, have signed a memorandum of understanding and a definitive agreement to cooperate on creation of affordable, certified all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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Tesla’s 4680 battery ramp may experience a “Death Valley” start, but it will be overcome: expert

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To state that Tesla’s future lies in the success or failure of the 4680 battery is not an understatement. Without 4680 cells, Tesla’s efforts to create an affordable car at a price point beneath the Model 3 would likely be for naught. This definitely seems to be the case with Panasonic. Quotes courtesy of Reuters.

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Chevy Bolt EV beats Tesla for U.S. News’ Best Electric Vehicle of 2021

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However, the Chevy Bolt EV was the best choice for anyone who is choosing to buy an electric vehicle in the future, whether it be for personal reasons or to help combat global climate issues. The list is comprehensive and explains why it chose to give certain awards to specific cars. Right off the bat, U.S.

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Tesla Van, revised Cybertruck, Tesla Boat — Here’s what could be coming

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.” In early 2021, Musk reiterated this point while speaking on the Q4 and Full Year 2020 Earnings Call, stating, “I think Tesla is definitely going to make an electric van at some point.” A ‘More Traditional’ Pickup This one is a bit of a long shot, but it could definitely still happen.

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IBM’s Fall From World Dominance

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Steven Cherry Hi, this is Steven Cherry for IEEE Spectrum's podcast, Fixing the Future. Census, the mainframe computer, legitimizing the person computer, and developing the software that beat the best in the world at chess and then Jeopardy. Steven Cherry Jim, IBM wasn't the first to personal computers. He joins us by Skype.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

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The magazine’s team seemed to have buckled in the driver’s seatbelt without a person sitting in the seat. Simply put, if a person is intentionally putting themselves in danger by participating in illegal driving behaviors, no driver-monitoring system would be enough. Sustainable/electric cars are the future!!

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DOE BETO seeking input on Optima initiative for co-optimization of fuels and engines

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Instead, the internal combustion engine will continue to be integral to the transportation of people and goods for the foreseeable future. How these new engines perform and how they will be integrated into new vehicle architectures will be the story of personal mobility for this half of the 21 st century. … Optima program overview.

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