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Rivian R1T’s first real-world towing test shows 62% range loss

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One of the most significant is a real-world towing test to prove range loss, especially as Rivian has flaunted its vehicle as a capable and dominant off-road pickup capable of handling the most stressful of tasks. Rivian claims a range loss of “about 50%” on its website when towing. View this post on Instagram.

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Curtiss-Wright delivers flight test hardware for Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft

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Spec’d with an 820 kWh NMC battery pack, it is projected to offer a range of 440 NM (506 miles). Curtiss-Wright designs and manufactures its electric actuation products at its Shelby, NC facility. Alice is a small aircraft (9 passengers plus 2 crew) designed for commuting.

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Ford and Webasto unveil ultra-high-performance battery electric Mustang fastback prototype

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At SEMA, Ford and Webasto revealed Mustang Lithium, an ultra-high-performance battery electric Mustang fastback prototype. Under the hood are a Phi-Power dual-core electric motor and dual power inverters—all powered by an 800-volt Webasto battery system with EVDrive Technology that can discharge a megawatt of electrical energy.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9 kWh battery pack using 18650 cells. Credit: @MontrealTesla/Twitter. No shortened loop, no nerves.

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Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

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By comparison: The new Ford Shelby GT 350 will feature a naturally aspirated 5.2L The 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter In the lower engine speed range, the electrically driven compressor boosts torque by up to 200 N·m (147.5 engine delivering more than 500 hp (373 kW), or approximately 75 kW/L.

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Renovo shows production prototype of Shelby-based electric supercar

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Using a factory-modified Shelby American CSX9000 rolling chassis (“Cobra Daytona Coupe”), Renovo’s eponymous coupe features twin mid-mounted sequential axial-flux motors producing more than 370 kW (500 hp) and 1,000 lb-ft (1,356 N·m) of torque, with a 0-60 mph time of less than 3.4 Electric (Battery)' Renovo Motors , Inc.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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18:54 CST – A question about Tesla’s dry battery electrode efforts was asked. Drew Baglino noted that Giga Texas already makes dry electrode batteries. 17:51 CST – Laurie Shelby takes the stage to talk about the sustainability for Tesla for employees. Every week, the program makes progress. No more spoons!

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