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

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A new Tesla Model 3 Performance vehicle has been spotted in Florida, popping up ahead of its launch later this year. 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.

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This electric performance boat voyaged from Florida to the Bahamas on a single charge

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This 740 horsepower all-electric vessel is a culmination of previous companies combining their expertise in carbon fiber and electric powertrains that not only go fast, but also far. Recently, the Voltari team took the 260 out from Florida through the Gulf Stream waters to the Bahamas on a single charge.

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Hurricane Ian delays SpaceX’s next NASA astronaut launch

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SpaceX and NASA have decided to delay Crew Dragon’s next astronaut launch from October 3rd to October 4th as Hurricane Ian rapidly approaches Florida’s west coast. In a September 26th press conference , NASA and SpaceX officials noted that everything within their control was looking great for the launch.

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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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of Rockledge, Florida is developing a hybrid electric turbocharger for cars and trucks that both reduces fuel consumption and improves drivability by shortening the transient response time (reducing turbo lag) during acceleration. Description. Mainstream Engineering Corp. Mainstream Engineering Corp. nGimat LLC. Treadstone Technologies, Inc.

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Ford returning to Le Mans in 2016 with Ford GT

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Ford GT is company’s showcase for aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction, along with the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6. Ford will return to Le Mans in 2016 with the all-new Ford GT supercar ( earlier post ) to compete in the LM GTE Pro class, commemorating the 50 th anniversary of Ford’s 1966 overall victory.

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SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returns NASA cargo to Earth after six weeks in space

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At 5:19 am on January 11th, the Dragon capsule gently splashed down off the coast of Tampa, Florida, and was quickly secured by a SpaceX recovery ship. ’ The Dragon 2 trunk is a tube-like carbon fiber composite structure covered by a skin of curved solar arrays and radiators.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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These trucks haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage—presenting a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction and energy savings for a key segment of the US transportation sector. University of Florida.

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