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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing revises GR010 HYBRID for 2023 season

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That addresses compromises made during the car’s design phase in 2020, which were the result of how the Hypercar regulations evolved. As a result, Michelin has introduced a new range of tire compounds, designed to reach peak operating temperature quickly, while retaining durability and performance.

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First prototype carbon fiber chassis delivered from new £50M McLaren Automotive innovation and manufacturing center

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Codenamed ‘PLT-MCTC - 01’—which stands for ‘Prototype Lightweight Tub, McLaren Composites Technology center - 01’—the tub completed its 175-mile journey to the British sportscars and supercar maker’s global headquarters from the McLaren Composites Technology center (MCTC).

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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Al-Futtaim and its network of experienced retailers will allow Fisker to reach customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt. hp (150 kW) liquid-cooled AC permanent magnet synchronous motors, for a total range of 300 miles (483 km). In April, Fisker unveiled its new model, the Atlantic sedan.

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing introduces GR010 hybrid hypercar for WEC

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The new Le Mans Hypercar regulations mean the GR010 HYBRID is a completely new car, designed to a different philosophy. The first World Championship endurance race in Monza since 1992 takes place on 18 July before trips to Fuji Speedway (26 September) and Bahrain (20 November), all of which are six-hour contests.

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The right way to get oil-rich West Asia to pressure electrical vehicles? Chinese language EV makers contemplate

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s top class Zeekr emblem have began promoting in Israel and planning to make bigger into extra international locations within the patch, together with Qatar and Bahrain. Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist group by the US and European Union, after the Oct. Chery Car Co.