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Manufacturers confirmed for the start of Gen3 era of ABB FIA Formula E world championship

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The Gen3 race car will be officially unveiled to the public at the Yacht Club de Monaco on 28 April ahead of the Monaco E-Prix on 30 April. The 350 kW electric motor is capable of a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h), with a power-to-weight ratio that is twice as efficient as an equivalent 470BHP internal combustion engine (ICE).

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance details observed in order page source code

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Apart from fully-uncovered units of the new Model 3 Performance being spotted in the United States and abroad, the all-electric sedan’s order page from Great Britain was also observed to feature details about the vehicle in its source code, as noted by members of the Tesla Motors Club. Welcome to the most powerful Model 3 ever.

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This company has upped the golf experience with a luxe EV cart that comes in a limousine version

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While golf is a sometimes frustrating but ever-evolving game thanks to advancements in club technology, the vessels that putt players around have remained relatively the same for decades. The electric golf carts also come equipped with taller roofs for more headroom and an extendable sliding feature to keep your clubs dry or out of the sun.

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New Tesla Model X deliveries begin at Fremont, and it’s better than ever

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Images of the new Model X’s deliveries were initially shared by user @sunnyvaletree of the Tesla Motors Club. Even more interestingly, the Model X that was delivered this weekend were reportedly all Long Range variants, which feature 360 miles of EPA-rated range, a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds, and a top speed of 155 mph.

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RAC says UK motorists are reducing car use because of higher costs, support for higher speed limits falling

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The latest annual Report on Motoring by the Royal Automotive Club (RAC) says that motorists are continuing to give up important day-to-day activities by car as a result of the high cost of motoring. Most motorists also believe that if the motorway limit is increased to 80 mph (129 km/h), most people will drive at 90 mph (145 km/h).

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IIHS: Speed limit increases in US caused 33,000 deaths over 20 years

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Taking into account other factors that affected the fatality rate—including changes in unemployment, the number of potential young drivers (ages 16-24) and per capita alcohol consumption—he found that each 5 mph increase in the maximum speed limit resulted in a 4% increase in fatalities. Maximum speed limits January 1993.

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Tesla leaks new Model 3 Performance ‘Ludicrous’ details

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Now, we learn a few more details via Tesla’s own order page source code (via the Tesla Motors Club forum). However, the webpage source code includes this mention: All-new high-performance drive units deliver more than combined 500 horsepower and 0-60 mph in {ACCELERATION} seconds.

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