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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. trillion by 2040.

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Ford experimenting with four-legged robots to laser-scan plant

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Ford is using two four-legged robots leased from Boston Dynamics at its Van Dyke Transmission Plant in early August to laser-scan the plant, helping engineers update the original computer-aided design. Equipped with five cameras, the robots can travel up to 3 mph on a battery lasting nearly two hours.

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Report: Mercedes-AMG Will Not Bring Back V8 Engines

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& According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport , sources from within the company have denied suggestions that larger engines would be returning to the AMG C and E63. The motor also looked to be removed from the E63 so the next generation could be fitted with a rumored hybrid inline-six engine. liter M177 V8 after all.&

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VW up! minicar to launch in December with 3-cylinder gasoline engines; natural gas engine to follow

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initially will offer two variants of a new generation of 3-cylinder gasoline engine, with output of 44 kW / 60 PS (59 hp) and 55 kW / 75 PS (74 hp). liter engines emit less than 100 g/km CO 2. liter engines emit less than 100 g/km CO 2. There are also definite plans for an up! l/100 km (55 mpg US) for the 75 PS model.

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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

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Vonmercier seems to be trying to change all that with a new electric hovercraft design that heavily embraces the world of sleeky, sexy sportscars. The company claims to have adopted design practices from across the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries. Say hello to the Vonmercier Arosa EV hovercraft.

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Lucid Air Dream Edition gets an in-depth review and speedy test drive at the hands of Jay Leno

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Following discussions with Senior VP of Design Derek Jenkins and company CEO/CTO Peter Rawlinson, Leno was impressed with what Lucid brought to the table with its first vehicle offering. Leno has driven many of the world’s most unique vehicles, but his narrative of the Air was definitely positive.

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2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop Revealed in NYC

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liter four-cylinder engine as the base unit, Mini is only sharing comprehensive specifications of the former. Regardless, the company said 60 mph should be available in about 6.3 While the S variant will share the same turbocharged 2.0-liter The 2025 Mini Cooper S hatchback will offer 201 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque.