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Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

Cars That Think

And the data that Peregrine will gather will help scientists to understand how these critical areas will respond to climate change. And as we try to understand how ice sheets are responding to new climate extremes, these processes are key. Thomas Teisberg, an electrical engineering Ph.D.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

Green Car Congress

Operation with natural gas or biomethane makes the compact model economical and more climate-friendly with low emissions. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 With this fuel, driving is nearly climate-neutral.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

Green Car Congress

Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. One technology on its own will not be enough to enable climate-neutral mobility worldwide. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies.

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2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Review – Beast Mode

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Instead, I struggled to make this beast fit into urban parking spaces and alleyways while seemingly watching the fuel gauge march from full to empty just during the amount of time it takes to be stopped at a red light. The climate is changing, after all. I mean, 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque cures a lot of ills.

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Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

Clean Fleet Report

Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

Green Car Congress

North of the Alps there was light rain and further south a gentle headwind blew in the sunshine. Examples of this are the sustainable carbon-fiber-sugar composite material used for the upper part of the battery, which is also used in Formula 1, and the BIONEQXX rear floor, manufactured using an aluminum casting process.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather. Pretty and powerful.