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Automobili Pininfarina honors its 1950s Lancia design language with the new quad-motor Battista Cinquantacinque

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The automaker has also unveiled a futuristic bespoke model called the PURA Vision Concept as a design study that will influence elements in future Pininfarina models. The Florida was designed by the Italian brand’s founder, Battista “Pinin” Farina, and was one of his most beloved projects.

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Boring Company Las Vegas Convention Center Loop to welcome its first visitors in June

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The entire ride is free of charge and takes place inside Tesla vehicles traveling only 35 to 40 mph due to the short length of the tunnels. The LVCC Loop has become the company’s proof-of-concept for Florida mayors considering tunneling projects in their cities.

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Volvo Car Corp. demonstrates autonomous driving in traffic jams; traffic jam assistance system ready for production in 2014

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The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h (31 mph), will be ready for production in 2014. Volvo Car Corporation aims to gain leadership in the field of autonomous driving by moving beyond concepts and pioneering technologies that will reach the customers.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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The two-speed hydrostatic drive runs at low speed from 0-25 mph and high speed from 26-45 mph for urban driving, then combines with mechanical direct drive for more efficient operation at highway speeds (46-60+ mph). CNG concept. These motors drive the output shaft through a simple two-speed gear reduction (Lo and Hi).

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10-Year FTA Low-Speed Urban Maglev Research Program Shows Technology is Feasible, But Infrastructure Costs and Availability of Technologies Are Intimidating

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Urban maglev should require a maximum speed of about 100 mph. Usually the vehicle must be equipped with wheels or other forms of support for takeoff and landing because an EDS levitation design will not operate at speeds below approximately 20 mph. Obtaining rights of way in an urban area will be very challenging.

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Revolutionizing rider safety: The protective jacket every e-biker should consider

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I’m talking faster machines, like my 60 MPH Gogoro electric scooter. Lately though, I’ve been giving this concept a lot more thought. The canvas jacket is certainly not a winter coat, but it keeps me warm enough in the moderate Florida and Tel Aviv winter I’ve been testing it in. I’m not talking cute little Razor scooters.

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: First of an aggressive wave of new EVs

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The Ioniq 5 was previewed in September 2019 by the Hyundai 45 Concept, a styling exercise that harkened back to the company’s very first car. The AWD version is the hot rod, claimed to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5.0 Top speed of all models is limited to 115 mph, and towing capacity is a modest 1,500 pounds.

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