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Los Angeles launches New Mobility Challenge 2018

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The LA New Mobility Challenge 2018 is a joint initiative of LA CoMotion, the NewCities Foundation and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), all of whom are dedicated to finding cutting-edge and sustainable mobility technologies for Southern California. The deadline to submit applications is 17 September 2018.

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MAN Truck & Bus presents electric delivery truck CitE at IAA 2018

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At the IAA 2018, MAN Truck & Bus is presenting the MAN CitE 15-tonne electric truck concept, designed specifically for city cargo traffic. Using this agile approach, the MAN CitE could thus be implemented in a period of only 18 months and finally presented ready to drive at the IAA 2018.

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Tesla starts making preparations for an exciting Model S Plaid delivery event

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The Tesla Model S Plaid’s delivery event is almost here, and the EV maker is already fully committed to its preparations for the occasion. Apart from the massive stage’s frame, lights and other pertinent equipment for the event were also being set up. . Tesla is setting up for Thursday’s event!

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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV has dropped nearly 400 pounds (181 kg)—approximately 10% of its mass—compared to its predecessor. The 2018 Equinox’s body structure design was optimized with a mixed-material strategy for strength and low weight. Ride and handling. turbo and 2.0L turbo gas engines (FWD models).

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EXCLUSIVE: Neuralink dragged into humane testing lawsuit – Timeline of Events

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We have put together an exclusive timeline of events based on interviews and an examination of over 700 pages of documents that UC Davis was required to turn over to the PCRM. Timeline of Events. Also in July 2018 – “Animal 12,” approximately 7-years-old, undergoes a craniotomy and electrode insertion procedure.

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Revisiting Elon Musk’s 2018 Predictions On Tesla’s Market Cap

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Sometimes, however, events overtake even the rosiest projections. By Charles Morris Elon Musk is not known for being conservative with his predictions, and once or twice, he’s been a little over-optimistic about timelines (we’re still eagerly awaiting the driverless New York–Los Angeles journey).

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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

Clean Fleet Report

2018 Fisker Emotion Concept. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ]The post Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Nissan Hypermini. 2001 Nissan Hypermini. 72 mile range. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 211 mile range. 2009 Tesla Model S prototype.

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