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Tesla to face jury in litigation over Model S crash in 2018

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Tesla will face a jury in litigation over a 2018 Model S crash, resulting in the deaths of Barrett Riley and his friend, Edgar, in Florida. On May 8, 2018, Barret Riley was driving his father’s Model S with his friend, Edgar, in the passenger seat. Riley lost control of the vehicle while driving at 116 miles per hour.

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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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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.

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Tesla to pay $10.5M for 1% negligence in 2018 Model S crash

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On Monday, July 19, a Fort Lauderdale federal jury released its verdict about a 2018 Tesla Model S crash, resulting in 18-year-old Barrett Riley’s death. On May 8, 2018, the 18-year-old drove his father’s Model S with his friends. Riley lost control of the vehicle while driving at 116 miles per hour. Drivers make Cars Safe.

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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, Tesla’s fastest production vehicle to date and the quickest 1/4-mile production car ever created , is dominating the field at the Hill Climb in the practice sessions so far. The Model S Plaid topped out at 136 MPH while driving at 14,000 feet above sea level. second lap.

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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. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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The result is a range of up to 300 miles (483 kg) on 1.5kg of hydrogen and a top speed of 60 mph. million) EU grant, Riversimple will be conducting a public 12-month Beta trial of 20 Rasa prototype cars as part of the continued development of the first full production model which will come to market in 2018.

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