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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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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

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20 mph (top speed). 2018 Fisker Emotion Concept. 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. Detroit Electric. 1915 Detroit Electric Model 61 Brougham. 10 horsepower (hp). 80 mile range.

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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. turbo engine offers a balance of fuel efficiency and performance. turbo and 2.0L

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Tesla Model S Plaid reaches 140 MPH during first place run at Pikes Peak Hill Climb

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The Model S Plaid topped out at 136 MPH while driving at 14,000 feet above sea level. Daijiro Yoshihara is driving a 2018 Tesla Model 3 and ran his best time of 4:15.653 during Wednesday’s session. The post Tesla Model S Plaid reaches 140 MPH during first place run at Pikes Peak Hill Climb appeared first on TESLARATI.

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

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SF Motors, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle (EV) startup and subsidiary of Shanghai-based Sokon Industry Group ( earlier post ), announced its latest technological advances and a new line of intelligent electric vehicles at an event at its Santa Clara headquarters.

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Rivian CEO announces 68,000 R2 reservations in less than 24 hours

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For context, Rivian revealed the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV in November 2018. Considering that the Rivian R2 is still some time away and the vehicle was not available for test rides during its unveiling event, the R2’s 68,000 reservations are a notable vote of confidence for the company.

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