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Terrafugia obtains FAA Special Light-Sport Airworthiness Certificate for roadable aircraft; “flying car”

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During an extremely challenging pandemic year, our team remained focused, improved our quality system, completed the critical aspects of the design, built the vehicle, completed 80 days of flight testing, delivered 150 technical documents, and successfully passed the FAA audit.

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance appears to pop up in Florida ahead of launch

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Since the confirmation, we have spotted some new features in early vehicle builds, including bucket seats, a carbon fiber dash , and potentially a Ludicrous mode based on badging. In January, Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations, Martin Viecha, confirmed that the company was working on a new Model 3 Performance.

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Lucid introduces Lucid Air Sapphire; 3 motors, sub-2s 0-60, $249,000

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Additionally, massive carbon ceramic disc brakes come as standard, endowing Air Sapphire with a stopping power to match its prodigious performance. These unique wheels also feature removable carbon-fiber aero disk wheel covers, which further optimize the aerodynamic efficiency of the car.

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EV Everywhere Blueprint outlines DOE technical and development goals for EVs for 2022

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In September 2012, DOE requested public comment on an EV Everywhere Initial Framing Document. Lightweight material systems include carbon fiber composites, magnesium alloys, advanced high strength steel, and aluminum alloys; and techniques to join combinations of these materials in a cost effective manner are also critical.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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The high-strength, safe gas tanks made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) are located beneath the rearward structure. Audi g-tron customers receive a document that confirms their car will be supplied with Audi e-gas and informs them about the certification.

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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

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The various sections of the route helped document the effect of the many efficiency measures. Examples of this are the sustainable carbon-fiber-sugar composite material used for the upper part of the battery, which is also used in Formula 1, and the BIONEQXX rear floor, manufactured using an aluminum casting process.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. Audi g-tron customers receive a document that confirms their car will be supplied with Audi e-gas and informs them about the certification.

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