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Harley’s electric moped stalled, so this 55 mph Chinese version ripped off the design

Electrek

Back in 2018 Harley-Davidson unveiled one of the coolest-looking electric mopeds we had seen at the time. more… The post Harley’s electric moped stalled, so this 55 mph Chinese version ripped off the design appeared first on Electrek.

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

Teslarati

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. In June 2018, Tesla released a software update that introduced Speed Limit Mode.

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Automobili Pininfarina’s one-of-a-kind Battista Reversario hyper GT goes 0-60 mph in 1.79 sec [Video]

Baua Electric

The revamped Italian brand’s first EV, the Battista hyper GT, is named after its predecessor’s founder and initially debuted as a concept EV at Monterey Car Week 2018. Like its Battista siblings, the Reversario sits atop a 120 kWh lithium-ion battery and can zoom from 0 to 60 mph in 1.79 million a pop. seconds, 0 to 120mph in 4.49

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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

Baua Electric

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. He said that the new Roadster will be a collaboration between Tesla and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. He opted for the car.

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

Green Car Congress

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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IIHS study finds simple centerline hardening can make left turns safer for pedestrians

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The calming infrastructure also resulted in a reduction in average left-turn speeds and decreased the odds that drivers made the turn at speeds exceeding 15 mph. Pedestrian fatalities rose 53% from 2009 to 2018 and now account for 17% of traffic deaths nationwide. The average turning speed at the control sites increased 3%.

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

Teslarati

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. for 1% negligence in 2018 Model S crash appeared first on TESLARATI. Drivers make Cars Safe.

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