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ASX and Spirit AeroSystems partner to develop affordable eVTOL aircraft for mass production

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Airspace Experience Technologies ( ASX ), an aviation technology start-up, and Spirit AeroSystems, a global aircraft design and manufacturing company, have signed a memorandum of understanding and a definitive agreement to cooperate on creation of affordable, certified all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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Hyundai Reportedly Building N Vision 74

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Reports from South Korea are claiming that Hyundai will build a limited number of the N Vision 74, pegging the production figure at just 100 units. Now, we’re starting to see vehicles modeled inspired by cars that were made after the invention of the personal computer. But Hyundai has also been trying to broaden its image.

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Ford testing 3D printing of large-scale parts using Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer

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Ford Motor Company is exploring how large-scale one-piece auto parts, such as spoilers, could be printed for prototyping and future production vehicles, as the first automaker to pilot the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer. The new 3D printer system is housed at Ford Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn.

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Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap

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In the Build Back Better Act, Congress proposed making the federal EV tax credit refundable and transferable through financing, making it easier for the middle class to save $7,500 on tax credits at point of sale or finance. However, with Senator Manchin saying no to Build Back Better, any improvements to the EV tax credit are now in limbo.

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Are Auto Companies Ready for the Future?

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Additionally, Ford has just announced a ‘resizing’ in plans to build a $3.5 Several factors drive these concerns, such as lack of charging infrastructure, range limitations, affordability, weight, battery mineral availability, grid capacity, consumer demand and impact on financial performance. The United Auto Workers strike in the U.S.

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Lone Star Special: 2024 Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail

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Car companies have been building vehicle trims specifically for the Texan market for some spell,& pandering to celebrating the Lone Star State with these special editions. Pentastar V6 which may be old as time immemorial but is affordable to maintain and easy to repair (personal experience, here).

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SpaceX’s Elon Musk wins IAF World Space Award at 74th Int’l Astronautical Congress

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Photos of the event that were shared online revealed that Musk was not able to personally receive his award. SpaceX’s innovations have also paved the way towards a more affordable space industry. “Mr. The award was given during the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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