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AVL Simulation Technologies Assist in Development of Aptera 2e

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AVL North America announced that since January 2009, it has contributed to the development of Aptera Motors’ electric vehicle concept, Aptera 2e, an Alternative Class finalist in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE competition, through use of its vehicle system and driveline analysis tool, AVL CRUISE.

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Tesla gets its newest adoptees of NACS in Hyundai and Kia

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As a leader in electrified mobility, Kia offers a growing number of world-class EVs with high-speed DC charging capabilities that will now be supported by the NACS charging network,” Sean Yoon, President and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America, said.

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Aptera 2e makes public debut

Revenge of the Electric Car

We have TWO reports from guest bloggers who attended the Aptera in the Wild EVent Thursday night at Smooth’s Sports Grille in Long Beach, CA. Also embedded below is a recent Aptera 2e demo ride video (with founder Steve Fambro) from the 2009 TED conference (held in Long Beach, CA) recently uploaded by Aptera forum member Josh.

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Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

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The remaining vehicles—two in the Mainstream class and 13 in the Alternative class—will now proceed to the Finals Stage, set for 19-30 July at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, Mich. For fuel economy, this translates to at least 67 MPGe, or two-thirds of the 100 MPGe target for both vehicle classes.

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9 Teams Advancing to Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Validation Stage

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The following is a complete list of remaining teams, along with the class in which they compete and their fuel type: Mainstream Class (Two vehicles, one team). Alternative Class - Tandem (Two vehicles, one team). Alternative Class - Side-by-Side (Five vehicles, five teams). TW4XP, TW4XP (Germany), Battery Electric.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2024

Cars That Think

Killer Drones Deployed From the Skies A new class of missile-firing drones will take to the skies in 2024. Its goal is to extend the range and effectiveness of both air-to-air missiles and the current class of fighter jets while new aircraft are introduced. Solar-Powered Test Drive The next car you buy might be powered by the sun.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

Region BOCES Game Design & Implementation Class and Livingston Energy Group’s development team. I have been including Electric Vehicles in my class projects (which all become realities). In 2022, she coordinated the first apprenticeship program between Cap. I was recently promoted to Lead Editor of the TV show I am working on.