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Goodyear develops non-pneumatic tire and wheel assembly for autonomous Olli shuttle

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Goodyear has developed a non-pneumatic (airless) tire (NPT) and wheel assembly to support autonomous vehicle transportation in a city setting for in-field use with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). In 2019, Goodyear pivoted its NPT concentration to on-road testing and a growing relationship with Local Motors.

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EPA confirms 249-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro electric SUV

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4 models offer an 82kWh (gross) battery along with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor in the rear and an asynchronous motor in the front offering a combined maximum 295 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. The AWD ID.4 At a public DC fast-charging station, with 125 kW charging, the ID.4 The 2021 ID.4 Rear-wheel-drive ID.4

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Final installment of coast-to-coast electric pickup race goes online

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The race, as featured by YouTube channels Out of Spec and Bearded Tesla Guy, went from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, to Dog Beach in San Diego, California, in a face-off between the Tesla Cybertruck, the Rivian R1T, the Chevy Silverado electric vehicle (EV), and the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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USDOT launches online tracking tool for data on automated driving systems on-road testing

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Currently, the tool has data on on-road testing activities in 17 cities across the country, including Austin, Columbus (Ohio), Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Ten companies and nine States have already signed on as participants in the voluntary web pilot.

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Shell/AirFlow Starship hyper-fuel efficient Class 8 truck to make cross-country run

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and ending in Jacksonville, Fla. Hybrid electric axle system for a power boost while climbing grades; an electric motor and axle replace. on the tractor, powering the normal truck loads such as lights, wipers, blower motors, gauges, air conditioning and heating, microwaves, and other electrical components.

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VinFast’s unutilized gross sales means has U.S. automotive sellers wary however

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marketplace debut on Tuesday and stocks soared, at one level giving the startup a marketplace valuation of $85 billion — some distance upper than that of Ford Motor Co. or Common Motors on the month. Augustine, south of Jacksonville, Fla. Honda Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor Co. .” VinFast made its U.S.

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Successful run across the US on 37.6 gallons of 100% NEXBTL renewable diesel; 66.7 mpg w/ average speed 67.7 mph

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The 2,507-mile (4,035 km) journey, which began in Jacksonville, Florida, and finished successfully in Santa Monica, California, took a total driving time of 37 hours 2 minutes (thus average speed = 67.7 mph/109 km/h). The trip was made with CLP-engineered and developed Superlite Coupe (SLC) racecar powered by a custom Volkswagen 1.9-liter

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