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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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blasted through the land speed record for production electric bikes by 30 mph to be crowned the first electric bike to exceed 200 mph. Using a Remy propulsion electric motor, Lightning Motorcycles, LLC. The bike was ridden by Paul Thede, principal of Race Tech and the developer of the Lightning suspension system.

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

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Potentially unsafe mental distractions for drivers can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands, according to a pair of new studies for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety by University of Utah researchers. It’s better not to use them when you are driving. The ratings.

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Green Motorsports: Subaru Hits the Track To Improve the Breed

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Since the launch of the Nitro RallyCross racing series in 2018, Subaru Motorsports USA has been the only auto manufacturer continuously sponsoring a race team. The conditions are punishing by any measure, but through it all, Subaru’s teams have dominated the series.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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Zero-60 mph times are about 3.9 Comfort and tech The Genesis GV70 Prestige we drove had the superb 14-speaker, 1,050-watt Lexicon premium audio system that included AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD radio with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Added speed (and a thrill!) The Bluetooth phone connection was for up to two devices.

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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of Rivian's R1T

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That all-around capability lets Rivian’s all-wheel-drive “adventure truck” venture through hellscapes like Moab, Utah, where only the hardiest off-road vehicles—your Hummers, Jeeps or Rover Defenders—dare to tread. seconds, faster than many sports cars. It’s a situation Rivian might want to address, pronto.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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For excitement, 0-60 mph times are about 3.9 The infotainment system includes AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD radio with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel has controls for audio, telephone and adaptive cruise control with Stop-and-Go and Auto Hold. seconds while using the Boost Mode.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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We turned very fun 0-60 mph times of about 3.7 Music is provided by AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM/HD Radio, with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states. seconds while using the Boost Mode. The magic button. Performance $69,385.