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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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The 100% electric aircraft will be capable of traveling distances of up to 60 miles at 150 mph. Archer says that the 60-mile range is based on utilizing battery technology that’s commercially available today.

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Nio EP9 first drive: the fastest, most expensive EV ever built [video]

Electrek

A few weeks ago, Fully Charged’s Elliot Richards had a go in the Wuling Mini, the cheapest EV currently available. Today he’ll be driving not only the most expensive EV ever built at $3.48 million, but also the fastest, at 217 mph – the Nio EP9.

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BrightDrop enters grocery industry with ecart for optimized online order fulfillment and pickup

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Auto-braking to stop the electric motor that matches an operator’s walking speed up to 3 mph. The BrightDrop Trace Platform, including Trace Grocery, is available today. Full-scale availability of the Trace Grocery is expected in 2024 with advanced customizable capabilities planned for future release.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds. Ongoing technological and manufacturing breakthroughs will drive costs even lower, the company said.

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2015 Abarth 695 Biposto features SABIC lightweight PC glazing solutions; 40% weight savings

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SABIC’s EXATEC coating makes this possible because it is the one solution available today that meets European regulatory requirements for transparency, scratch and abrasion resistance for PC-based vehicle windows. kg/HP) and the best acceleration (0-62 mph or 0-100 km/h in 5.9 The car can reach a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph).

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Report: Michelin Airless Tires See Alleged Breakthrough

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However, Michelin just managed to produce a set it says has been tested at 130 mph that it believes could be ideal for law-enforcement applications. But the Uptis (Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System) model has since been tested on regular passenger vehicles at speeds of up to 130 mph. Images: Michelin] Become a& TTAC insider.

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NTSB investigation of Model 3 fatal crash in March finds Autopilot was active

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Preliminary vehicle data show that the Tesla was traveling about 68 mph when it struck the semitrailer. From less than 8 seconds before the crash to the time of impact, the vehicle did not detect the driver’s hands on the steering wheel.

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