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Tesla Roadster 2025 to make 0-60 mph in less than a second with SpaceX tech, says Elon Musk – ET Auto

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Tesla owner Elon Musk has said that the company’s upcoming car Roadster can make zero to 60 mph in just one second, thanks to tech from his another ventures – the SpaceX. “Tonight, we radically increased the design goals for the new Tesla Roadster.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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Michelin Uptis airless tire on French postal van Tests in delivery fleets, talks with Tesla But more tests continue on this tech, which the company describes as being at the prototype stage. Airless technology is completely new in terms of design, in terms of production, in terms of homologation, so we have to learn everything,” Roget summed.

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Audi unveils AI:ME self-driving EV concept at Shanghai

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The Audi AI:ME offers a broad range of high-tech features for communication, entertainment, or relaxation. mph) and will often have to remain mobile for hours at a time without charging. The Audi AI:ME is designed as a 2 plus-x-seater. The Audi AI:ME is designed for use in the city and for driving at SAE level 4.

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TUM, partners to present electric aCar prototype at IAA; transport for sub-Saharan Africa

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Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and partners will present their new prototype of an electric four-wheel drive utility vehicle designed for Africa—the aCar — at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. Power output is 2 x 8 kW; voltage level is 48 volts; top speed is 60 km/h (37 mph).

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Tesla’s carbon-wrapped motor to pave way for new Roadster improvements

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When it was unveiled in late 2017, Elon Musk announced that the next-generation Roadster would have a wheel torque of 10,000 Nm, which is already very impressive in its own right. But while the original Roadster was based on the Lotus Elise, the new Roadster is built and designed from the ground up by the company.

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Volkswagen unveils 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport Concept plug-in hybrid with 26-mile AER; mild hybrid option

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A five-seat version of the 7-seat Atlas that went on sale in the US in 2017, the near-production concept car features a coupe-like profile, an even sportier stance, and a plug-in hybrid drivetrain with 355 horsepower and an anticipated 26 miles (42 km) of all-electric range. The top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h). inches long, 68.3

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News: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

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The Hybrid Max has an estimated 0-60 mph time in the low six-second range, and it can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Refined Exterior and Interior Softer touches and super tech There are three Grand Highlander trim levels—XLE, Limited and Platinum, with Platinum getting the most features and content. Photos by Toyota. [