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Lamborghini presents electric super sports car design concept, developed in collaboration with MIT labs

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Automobili Lamborghini, a member of the Volkswagen Group, unveiled its new design concept for a future Lamborghini electric super sports car: the “Lamborghini of the Terzo Millennio”, developed in collaboration with two MIT laboratories. Two MIT labs—the Dinca Research Lab, led by Prof. For this reason, the cooperation with Prof.

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Lamborghini unveils Lanzador electric concept

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On the 23-inch wheels, the designers combine hexagonal elements with aeroblades to minimize turbulence at the wheels. With the concept car, the designers transferred the company philosophy on sustainable materials to the interiors, which are pioneering while not conceding on look, feel, quality and durability. 100 percent merino wool.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo has a Ferrari-designed and built 3.8-liter When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather. Built on the cool factor.

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Roland Berger: China is the frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies; sales of xEVs double in Q1

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The US and Italy offer the least subsidization. The index, prepared by Roland Berger and fka experts, compares the relative competitive standings of the top seven automotive nations (Germany, France, Italy, the USA, Japan, China and South Korea) in the electromobility segment. This makes them less efficient.

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University of Washington and Lamborghini Partner on Carbon Composites

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The UW lab has hosted Lamborghini engineers for month-long periods; UW faculty have traveled to Italy to conduct small classes on the fundamentals of composites design and certification; and the university has sent engineering graduate students for internships at Lamborghini’s Bologna headquarters.

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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Excellent grip The staggered (255/405 front and 295/40 rear) Pirelli Scorpion Zero all-season tires, mounted on 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, provided excellent grip, even when pushing corners to their limit, which is what we assume the designers and engineers had in mind. Maybe switch to summer tires and really enjoy the twisties.

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GE Aviation Unveils GEnx Engine at Paris Air Show; Up to 15% More Fuel Efficient

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The new engine is designed to stay on wing 30% longer, while using 30% fewer parts, greatly reducing maintenance. of Italy, Volvo Aero of Sweden, MTU of Germany, TechSpace Aero of Belgium, Snecma (SAFRAN Group) of France and Samsung Techwin of Korea are revenue-sharing participants in the GEnx program. IHI of Japan, Avio SpA.

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