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Tesla Now Offers A Less Expensive Version of the New Model Y

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second 0-60 mph time and a 327-mile range. Tesla also quotes a 125 mph top speed. That price makes the Model Y one of the more affordable EVs available today, even before tax credits are figured in. That said, its eligible for $7,500 in federal tax credits, lowering the starting price further to $41,490 before options.

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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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The 100% electric aircraft will be capable of traveling distances of up to 60 miles at 150 mph. Archer says that the 60-mile range is based on utilizing battery technology that’s commercially available today.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds. Ongoing technological and manufacturing breakthroughs will drive costs even lower, the company said.

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Nio EP9 first drive: the fastest, most expensive EV ever built [video]

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A few weeks ago, Fully Charged’s Elliot Richards had a go in the Wuling Mini, the cheapest EV currently available. Today he’ll be driving not only the most expensive EV ever built at $3.48 million, but also the fastest, at 217 mph – the Nio EP9.

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2015 Abarth 695 Biposto features SABIC lightweight PC glazing solutions; 40% weight savings

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SABIC’s EXATEC coating makes this possible because it is the one solution available today that meets European regulatory requirements for transparency, scratch and abrasion resistance for PC-based vehicle windows. kg/HP) and the best acceleration (0-62 mph or 0-100 km/h in 5.9 The car can reach a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph).

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Altair ProductDesign selects Parker Hannifins series hydraulic hybrid drive system for advanced transit bus demonstrator

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The RunWise Advanced Series Drive system features two-speed hydrostatic drive (low speed 0-25 mph and high speed 26-45 mph) for urban driving, combined with mechanical direct drive for efficient operation at highway speeds (46-60+ mph).

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Mercedes-Benz Wireless Internet-based myCOMAND System Runs for First Time on 4G LTE Network

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To realize the full potential of new telematics and infotainment applications in automobiles, the Internet has to be available almost everywhere in a mobile environment via cellular network with a higher bandwidth than what is available today.

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