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

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Ford is using two four-legged robots leased from Boston Dynamics at its Van Dyke Transmission Plant in early August to laser-scan the plant, helping engineers update the original computer-aided design. Equipped with five cameras, the robots can travel up to 3 mph on a battery lasting nearly two hours.

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

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Now that Ford has started delivering the Performance variant of the Mustang Mach-E all-electric crossover, the GT configuration is heading to the drag strip to test its mettle in the all-too-common proving ground for performance vehicles. On the heels of taking delivery of their own Mach-E GT in mid-August , Ford Mach-E Forum member 0t60-3.5

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Tesla Model Y wins U.S. News ‘Best Luxury Electric SUV’ award

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News award for “Best Luxury Electric SUV,” beating out a heavy lineup of worthy battery-powered sport utility vehicles. However, Tesla has also managed to stay above tech-focused and savvy automotive startups entering the electric sector, with battery powertrains being their only focus. The Tesla Model Y has won U.S.

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4 Classic Car Relaunches Transforming the EV Landscape

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The battery-powered model reaches 62 mph in 5.5 Classic looks, current power 2. Its fully charged battery will carry you 300 miles while you lounge on its wool-lined seats. The electric-powered version of its 1970 model features a conversion kit with a battery shaped like a cassette.

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Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce: The most efficient debuts at Monterey Automotive Future

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In spite of developments in energy and length for battery-powered automobiles, ICE engines store the majority of vehicle gross sales international. The automobile can run 0-60 mph in 3.6 Manage velocity is 202 mph. second 0-62 mph occasion and a zenith velocity of greater than 280 mph. The €2,590,000 ($2.8

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Opinion: GMC Hummer EV’s EPA documents reveal that it’s still a vehicle of consumption and excess

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I have to admit, I was a bit surprised when GM announced that it would start its new Ultium battery-powered electric vehicle push with the GMC Hummer EV. As per the EPA documents , the Hummer EV Edition 1 is equipped with an Ultium battery pack that has a usable capacity of 212.7 as its fossil fuel-powered predecessor.

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