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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. It should be noted that Alhambra Circle is a residential street with a 30 mph speed limit.

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Tesla launches Powerwall and home energy demos

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Explore the Tesla Home experience before installing solar or Powerwall [link] pic.twitter.com/xyCAptmJt1 — Tesla Energy (@teslaenergy) April 30, 2024 Credit: Tesla Credit: Tesla Credit: Tesla Credit: Tesla Credit: Tesla Users can simply access the home energy demo through the Tesla app, without even needing a Tesla account.

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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

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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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New details on The Boring Company’s Tesla fleet for the LVCC Loop emerge

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A total of 55 antennas are installed in the LVCC Loop’s roadway, stations, and parking stalls as well. . The LVCC Loop’s Operations Control Center stores the recorded footage from the tunnels for at least two weeks. The Boring Company’s LVCC Loop gets positive reviews from first public passengers.

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Pedego Moto puts the ‘fun’ in functional transportation

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With their excellent brick-and-mortar stores, many, if not most, Americans’ first e-bike experience is renting or trying an e-bike at a Pedego store. And because Pedego stores and e-bikes are top-notch, those experiences are almost entirely good first impressions. Still quite fast for such a big bike with huge tires.

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Hyundai unveils new ‘Active Air Skirt’ tech to increase EV range and performance

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Hyundai installed the AAS between the front bumper and front wheels. However, when traveling over 50 mph (80 km/h), the AAS is deployed when the air resistance is greater than the rolling resistance. At 43 mph (70 km/h), the unit is stored again. When driving at low speeds, the unit is hidden.

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Lightning Systems’ battery-electric Ford Transit on schedule for March deliveries; fuel cell range extender option

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Installations and service are performed by Ford QVM upfitters and dealers around the world. The LightningElectric fuel cell range extender uses hydrogen stored onboard in high-tech carbon fiber-wrapped pressure vessels equipped with sensors. Ford’s vehicle warranty covers the base chassis for vehicles with the Lightning conversions.

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