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This startup is about to install bladeless rooftop wind turbines on box buildings

Baua Electric

Aeromine says its systems typically consist of 20-40 units installed on the edge of a building facing the predominant wind direction. Each 1,000-pound unit can withstand winds of between 120 and 158 mph depending on specification. Aeromine’s units can operate independently or be integrated with existing rooftop solar arrays.

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Tesla Model 3 involved in fatal FL crash was traveling 90 mph in a 30 mph area: NTSB

Teslarati

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that a Tesla Model 3 involved in a fatal crash in Coral Gables, Florida this past September was traveling 90 mph in a 30 mph zone. It should be noted that Alhambra Circle is a residential street with a 30 mph speed limit.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

Green Car Congress

The unique ability of EV ARC 2020 to operate independent of the electrical grid not only provides ease and flexibility in installation, but also makes it a reliable source of power. The units are built to withstand extreme weather—holding up against winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5

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Volvo Cars to limit all its cars to 180 km/h (112 mph); geo-fenced limits possible in future; proposals coming on intoxication and distraction

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars, as a worldwide leader in safety, will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180 km/h (112 mph) from 2020. Above certain speeds, in-car safety technology and smart infrastructure design are no longer enough to avoid severe injuries and fatalities in the event of an accident. —Håkan Samuelsson.

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EXCLUSIVE: Neuralink dragged into humane testing lawsuit – Timeline of Events

Teslarati

We have put together an exclusive timeline of events based on interviews and an examination of over 700 pages of documents that UC Davis was required to turn over to the PCRM. Timeline of Events. The device is said to be installed without general anesthesia. Staff euthanized the monkey two days later. Maybe I do!”

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Nuro introduces Gen 3 autonomous delivery vehicle; partnering with BYD on manufacturing

Green Car Congress

A custom external pedestrian airbag across the front of the bot is optimized to reduce the force of impact and number of injuries in the event of collision. The new model has a top operating speed of 45 mph, allowing the vehicle to reach more customers and serve more businesses on a wider variety of roads.

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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

Green Car Congress

0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 The prodigious amount of torque also allows for a factory-installed optional trailer hitch (rated for 7,200 lbs. Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. Electric-only driving may be experienced at speeds up to 68 mph in this mode. seconds, 1.2 of towing).

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