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The Boring Company’s updated projects page no longer lists D.C.-Baltimore tunnel

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Baltimore tunnel and the Dugout Loop in Los Angeles. Baltimore project, a spokesperson from the Federal Highway Administration has stated that The Boring Company has not given the agency any indications that it intends to move forward with the project. Baltimore tunnel’s status as “In environmental review and permitting.”

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GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

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seconds; delivers an all-electric range of more than 60 km (37 miles) and an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph); and features combined fuel consumption of less than 2.0 GM designed the new powersplit transmission specifically to be able to use an induction machine for Motor A without a reduction in overall efficiency.

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10-Year FTA Low-Speed Urban Maglev Research Program Shows Technology is Feasible, But Infrastructure Costs and Availability of Technologies Are Intimidating

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However, the results of multiple projects sponsored as part of the program indicated that substantial up-front costs exist. Urban maglev should require a maximum speed of about 100 mph. Both rely on the principle of stator motor design and magnetic induction to create propulsive physical forces. Forward or reverse propulsion.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona

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Hyundai invited automotive journalists to Baltimore, Maryland, to drive the gasoline versions, which are in dealers now. EV Purpose-Designed Exterior Hyundai says the gasoline powered Kona has an “EV-centric exterior.” LED head, daytime running and tail lights finish the exterior lighting design. The naturally aspirated 2.0-liter

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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According to a 2006 study cited by the Administration, implementation of pending plans for the federally designated HSR corridors could result in an annual reduction of 6 billion pounds of CO 2 (2.7 Japan’s Shinkansen links most major cities at speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h).). Earlier post.)

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GM will focus its electrification strategy on light electrification, extended range, and battery-electric vehicle technologies; major focus on the plug; preview of the Spark EV

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But we think plug-in technology will play an increasingly important role in years to come and that's where a significant part of our focus will be. We changed the thickness of the coating, we changed many other parameters on the internal design of the cell in order to maximize energy density and get the most range out of the product.