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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

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. Sans chrome, the sides have carbon fiber air intakes are smooth save for an upsweeping crease running along the lower doors. Pretty and powerful.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior. The 8-speed automatic has a manual shift mode, paddle shifters and driver-selectable drive modes.

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Auto Racing Test Drives Its Own EV Future

Cars That Think

Björn Föerster, Porsche A remorseless stopwatch comparison of Formula E—the current state-of-the-art in racing EVs—vs. The cars feature recyclable batteries and bodies made from linen and recycled carbon fiber from last year’s cars. Hankook tires use natural rubber and recycled fiber, and will be recycled after every race.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. Some examples are the use of fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar substituting for wood and metal in vehicle parts, appliances and furniture products.

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