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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” It is important to educate our owners, but community is a big part of this, too. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

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As shared by the roofing company on its Twitter account, Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles managed to stand up to Hurricane Ian’s 155 mph winds and 10-foot storm surge. The post Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control. Often, a highway fuel economy test of an EV involves a shortened loop and a lot of nail-biting on the part of whichever test driver has been assigned to the task.

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

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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. Retrieving the EDR data from the vehicle involved some ingenuity on the agency’s part.

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Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets

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Also a part of the Center showcase was a Roush CleanTech Ford F-650 , a full battery electric truck capable of performance comparable to a gas or diesel model. Additionally, it has a maximum speed of 65 mph. Additionally, it has a maximum speed of 65 mph. Charging on Sunshine.

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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

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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. —Jan Ivarsson.

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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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EV ARC units are independently rated to withstand winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 feet and can operate in the event of a blackout or power outage. The investment is part of Electrify America’s California Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan. The investment is part of Electrify America’s California Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan.

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