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Sustainable Rail International, U of Minnesota partner to develop most powerful carbon-neutral locomotive, using new steam engine and biocoal

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Biocoal exhibits the same energy density and material handling properties as coal, but unlike coal, it is carbon-neutral, contains no heavy metals, and produces less ash, smoke and volatile off-gases. CSR plans to break the world record for steam locomotive speed, reaching 130 mph (209 km/h). Figure of person provided for scale.

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Bentley Adds Drift Mode to New Bentayga Speed

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The latest addition to Bentleys tony SUV proves that at least one person at the brand must be fun to hang out with. seconds on its way to a 193 mph top end. Called the Bentayga Speed, this monster packs a twin-turbo 4.0L Despite the difference in cylinder count, the Bentayga Speed will reach highway velocities in less than 3.5

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Furtive eGT electric sports car hits 240 km/h on the Nordschleife; small production series for 2013

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The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife.

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Tata Technologies displays eMO low-cost city EV engineering study at Detroit Show

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Top speed is 65 mpg (105 km/h), and acceleration form 0-20 mph (0-32 km/h) takes 3.4 The eMO architecture emphasizes “right size” personal urban transportation by minimizing its exterior footprint and maximizing interior space, including seating for four adults. The 4-passenger study is equipped with an 18.4

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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland

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Top speed is 104 km/h (65 mph) with a range of 160 km (99 miles) per charge. Iceland is also being considered by Reva as a possible site for a European assembly plant. The REVA NXR is a four-seat, three-door hatchback family car suitable for urban driving. This is what the Project 2012 is all about.

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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). In “Pedelec” mode, the cyclist is supported by the electric motor that then makes speeds of up to 80 km/h (50 mph) possible and delivers a range of 50-70 kilometers (31-44 miles).

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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. A triple-motor all-wheel drive powertrain is projected to deliver 1,000-plus horsepower and 0-60 mph in approximately 2.0

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