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Tesla seems distracted and is “losing its way:” Lucid CEO

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Rawlinson’s comments were shared in a recent episode of BBC’s Wake Up To Money. Thanks to @BBC for chatting with our own Peter Rawlinson about the inevitable transition to sustainable transportation. Affected departments reportedly include vehicle engineering, powertrain, manufacturing, and human resources, among others.

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

Green Car Congress

Schematic model of a wave disk engine, showing combustion and shockwaves within the channels. The wave disc engine, a new implementation of wave rotor technology, was earlier developed by the Michigan State group in collaboration with researchers from the Warsaw Institute of Technology. The Wave Disc Engine. Source: MSU.

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We visited the OLA Future Factory: Electric Scooter Manufacturing

Plug In India

I met with Preeti Gupta, a freelancer with the BBC. So they pivoted to electric two wheelers manufacturing. A Brazilian expat, Jose Pinheiro, heads manufacturing at Ola Electric. There is a 3D inspection of the frame, with vehicle quality data getting into the cloud, right at the manufacturing stage. It weighs 24 kg.

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Video Friday: Automotive Artistry

Cars That Think

Well in 1966 it is, but if Professor Thring at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Queen Mary College has his way, by 1976 there could be an Able Mabel in every home. BBC Archive ] I find the sound effects in this video to be very confusing. BBC Archive ] I find the sound effects in this video to be very confusing.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

DIY Electric Car

All of them runs on diesel engines making even more pollution than the ordinary petrol engines. The vehicle is still not in the mass production but it's likely to be available in the end of the year based on what the manufacturer says. External resources: BBC NEWS - [link]. Maxpro Pedicabs - [link]

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10 Gifts For Retrocomputing Fans

Cars That Think

Thus, some of the fascination of retrocomputing lies in its detective element, with systems reverse engineered with modern tools, sometimes down to the silicon level, and old design documents unearthed from retiree's attics. Note that many of these products are made by small manufacturers, so always check availability!

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Not to be outdone, on Tuesday the Norwegian electric car startup, Think, was in Portland being wooed by the state as one of 8 potential places to site their first car manufacturing facility in the United States. “Families could be making that drive in an emission-free vehicle manufactured in Oregon by Oregonians.&#

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