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Alfa Romeo Announces Quadrifoglio Carbon Editions for 2024

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The 2023 Quadrifoglio Carbon Edition models get carbon exterior accents, including the grille and mirror caps. Staggered 19-inch (Giulia) or 21-inch (Stelvio) wheels hide gold brake calipers, and the cars get an exposed carbon roof.& The powertrain enables a crazy 176-mph top speed for the Stelvio and 191 mph for the Giulia.

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Tesla Model S Plaid top speed raised to 175 mph with Track Mode update

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According to Model S Plaid owner from Carmine’s Import Service , Tesla’s top-tier full-sized sedan has a top speed of 175 mph, up from 163 mph before the 2021.44.30 In a video shared on YouTube, the Model S Plaid owner reached 175 mph with stock brakes and stock brake fluid with Track Mode engaged. .

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UK planning to trial 80 mph speed limit

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The UK Government is planning to trial 80 mph (129 km/h) speed limits on sections of the motorway network. At the time, then-Transport Secretary Philip Hammond said that the current limit of 70 mph was out of date and that the higher limit would give the economy a boost.

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Tesla Style S Plaid Observe Package deal unlocks 200-mph govern pace

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Tesla has introduced a unutilized Observe Package deal for its Style S Plaid that can allow the 1,020-hp automotive to collision a up to now introduced govern pace of 200 mph. The unadorned package deal additionally comprises brake fluid designed for monitor using, and the all-important firmware replace required to achieve 200 mph.

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Ride1Up CF Racer1 review: Testing the lowest cost quality carbon fiber gravel/road e-bike

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In the world of electric bikes, the words “carbon fiber” usually means big bucks. That means carbon fiber electric bikes have always commanded premium prices – at least, until now. It will still take you up to 28 mph – it sure did for me. But just because it’s a lower-cost bike doesn’t mean it’s cheap.

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Tesla’s carbon-wrapped motor to pave way for new Roadster improvements

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Musk’s updates came as a response to Tesla bull @ajtourville , who inquired if the carbon fiber sleeves of the Model S Plaid’s rotors are direct-wound or pressed-on. ” He also noted that the “carbon sleeve must put (the) copper rotor in compression or it loosens at low temp due to differential thermal expansion.”

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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One avenue to combat this crisis is a rapid reduction in carbon emissions from our daily transportation, one of the leading contributors of CO 2 emissions. Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. Let’s not forget our carbon footprint.

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