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Tesla Model S Plaid broke the 1/4-mile record, Jay Leno says

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On May 13th, it was reported by DriveTeslaCanada that the Model S Plaid had broken the quarter-mile record that the Bugatti Chiron Sport set in 2018. The Bugatti completed the 1/4-mile in 9.4 seconds with a speed of 158 MPH. MPH, Jay Leno said during the Spike’s Car Radio podcast. ModelS #Plaid @elonmusk.

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Tesla Model S Plaid runs sub-9-second 1/4-mile for first time

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A Tesla Model S Plaid ran a sub-9-second 1/4-mile for the first time at Maryland International Raceway in the United States. second 0-60 MPH acceleration rate. second 0-60 MPH acceleration rate. The Model S has set numerous speed records, including the fastest 1/4-mile , beating the record the Bugatti Chiron Sport set in 2018.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2018 Hybrid and Plug-in will be produced in Asan, Korea, with Hybrid availability in the first quarter of 2018 and Plug-in availability in the second quarter of 2018. Total estimated range is 590 miles.

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GHSA projects that drivers killed more than 7500 pedestrians in 2022; most since 1981

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pedestrian deaths per billion vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2022, continuing a troubling trend of elevated rates that coincided with the start of the pandemic. The average risk of death for pedestrians increases exponentially the faster a vehicle is traveling, from 10% at 23 mph to 90% at 58 mph. Nationwide, there were 2.37

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Hyundai introduces next-generation fuel cell vehicle NEXO; availability beginning later this year

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Hyundai regards NEXO as the technological flagship of its growing eco-vehicle portfolio; it will be available in certain markets early this year. NEXO is Hyundai’s second-generation of commercialized fuel cell electric vehicle that will be available in select markets around the world starting in early 2018. 370 miles (est).

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Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

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With new thermally-managed NMC battery chemistry, the new Generation 2 all-electric powertrain has 20% longer range than Gen 1, with battery configuration options for 60 or 120-mile ranges (based on certified Dynamometer testing). hours (120-mile range) with Lightning’s DC fast charging option (using standard CCS-Combo charging).

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Startup SF Motors announces two EVs; up to 1000 hp, 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds

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The new EVs are the SF5 and the SF7; the SF5 will be available for pre-order by the end of 2018 and will hit the road in 2019. At the top end, the powerful four-motor system will deliver more 1000 hp, meaning vehicles can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under 3 seconds.

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