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Mercedes Beats Tesla to Earn Level 3 AV Sales Approval in California

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That said, a few companies have begun testing autonomous vehicles in cities nationwide, especially in tech-forward California. The system is authorized for use during the day but at speeds lower than 40 mph, so highway driving is not yet available with the feature.&

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Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

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Tesla products like the company’s electric vehicles are not just known for their sleek looks and bleeding-edge tech — they are also known for their durability. As shared by the roofing company on its Twitter account, Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles managed to stand up to Hurricane Ian’s 155 mph winds and 10-foot storm surge.

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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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blasted through the land speed record for production electric bikes by 30 mph to be crowned the first electric bike to exceed 200 mph. The bike was ridden by Paul Thede, principal of Race Tech and the developer of the Lightning suspension system. Using a Remy propulsion electric motor, Lightning Motorcycles, LLC.

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Motiv Power Systems to power 13 electric school buses in California pilot

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MotivPower Systems, in partnership with Type-A school bus manufacturer Trans Tech, is bringing electric school buses to the Sacramento, California region. The new all-electric buses will be powered by Motiv’s all-electric powertrains, which are both designed and manufactured in California, supporting local manufacturing jobs.

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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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Fisker recently presented four future electric vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media at an event in Huntington Beach, California. A triple-motor all-wheel drive powertrain is projected to deliver 1,000-plus horsepower and 0-60 mph in approximately 2.0

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Tesla Driver Receives Felony For Fatal Autopilot Collision

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Tesla drivers abusing Autopilot and the company’s “full self-driving” tech have almost become a meme at this point, but there are very real consequences when things go wrong. A California man was behind the wheel of a Tesla Model S in 2019 when it collided with another car, killing the two people inside.

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Mercedes Cranks the Wick on AMG SL to 1,047 Lb-ft

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Tech is wonderful.& How about 0 - 60 mph in just 2.8 Top speed is electronically limited to 196 mph and speeds are brought back to sanity by six-piston calipers up front with 16.5-inch There’s a 6.1kWh battery in the mix, as well. & How wonderful? seconds type of wonderful? inch carbon ceramic discs.&

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