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Ford experimenting with four-legged robots to laser-scan plant

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Equipped with five cameras, the robots can travel up to 3 mph on a battery lasting nearly two hours. We design and build the plant. By having the robots scan our facility, we can see what it actually looks like now and build a new engineering model. After that, over the years, changes are made that rarely get documented.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT tests its 1/4-mile mettle

Teslarati

Additionally, Dragy, a speed tracking device, found the following acceleration rates: 0-10 MPH in.58s. 0-20 MPH in 1.20s. 0-30 MPH in 1.80s. 0-40 MPH in 2.44. 0-50 MPH in 3.21. 0-60 MPH in 4.12. 0-60 MPH with 1-foot rollout in 3.89. 1,000 feet: 10.433 seconds. 1/8-mile: 8.03 seconds @ 86.67

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Think EVs can’t pull? This electric truck can haul 100 tons!

Baua Electric

Through this partnership with Caterpillar, we will advance the use of sustainable equipment in our operations and build on our shared commitment to a low-carbon future.” At its debut, the all-electric Cat 793 was reported to have reached a top speed of nearly 40 mph, steadily driven up a 10% grade for one kilometer (0.62

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Hyundai to begin production of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle in December; targeting 1,000 units by 2015

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In December 2012, Hyundai will begin production of the ix35 Fuel Cell crossover vehicle at its Ulsan manufacturing facility in Korea, with a target of building up to 1,000 vehicles by 2015. Fuel cell output power. 160 km/h (100 mph). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 12.5 It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 12.5

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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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Earlier this month, Fisker signed an exclusive agreement with the Al-Futtaim Group, one of the Middle East’s most experienced automotive distributors, to build Fisker’s sales presence in fast-growing markets for performance and luxury cars. In Stealth mode, the Karma can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7.9

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This company has upped the golf experience with a luxe EV cart that comes in a limousine version

Baua Electric

Its current lineup consists of unique builds such as eco-friendly liquid snow removal vehicles, water cannon trucks, and even “protest suppression vehicles.” 72-volt lithium-ion batteries power each cart, enabling speeds up to 8 km/h (5 mph) in auto mode and 22 km/h (~14 mph) in manual mode.

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Smith Electric Vehicles Delivers First Battery-Electric Truck into Ireland

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Building materials retailer Grange Builders Providers, of Baldoyle, Dublin, has purchased a Smith Newton truck for deliveries of building and DIY products. Designed for city and town center use, the Smith Newton is powered by an 80 kWh Li-ion battery pack and a 120 kW electric motor. Based in Tullamore, Co.

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