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Elon Musk unveils Hyperloop preliminary design study

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Linear accelerator concept for capsule acceleration and deceleration between 300 and 760 mph (480 and 1,220 km/h). The total cost of Hyperloop in this analysis is under US$6 billion. The propulsion system must: Accelerate the capsule from 0 to 300 mph (480 km/h) for relatively low speed travel in urban areas. Click to enlarge.

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This new Airbus air taxi has a 50-mile range and is quieter than a hairdryer

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Nearly five years in the making, this prototype targets a flight range of 50 miles (80 km) and a cruising speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). The CityAirbus NextGen is an electric lift-plus-cruise vehicle designed for a variety of travel in major cities, including passenger transport, medical services, and ecotourism.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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The commercial model ranges with electric drive will thus cover all requirements from people moving to goods transport. The mid-size van is thus suited for city-center use by delivery companies, tradespeople and public transport providers. If more speed is needed, the customer can choose a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Opinion: Feet where our heads should be: Are we going about EVs the wrong way round?

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Electricity is about ½ the cost of diesel or gasoline. A 40-ton long-haul truck driving at 60 mph (about 100 km/h) uses between 8 to 13 gallons of diesel per hour according to a detailed Swedish survey. This means the more fuel you burn, the more money you save.

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SCAQMD funding Siemens test of eHighway overhead catenary system for electric trucks in California

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The objective is to eliminate local emissions such as nitrogen oxides completely and to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and cut the operating costs of trucks. The smart current collectors permit overtaking maneuvers and automatic hook-up and disconnection at speeds up to 90 km/h (56 mph). Click to enlarge.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

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It uses an infrared laser sensor built into the windshield to monitor the area in front of the SUV when traveling at speeds of about 2 to 19 mph. If the speed difference between vehicles is less than 9 mph, City Safety helps drivers avoid some crashes altogether. It’s not designed to work at speeds faster than 19 mph.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. kWh lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese battery Dual electric motors 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph: 3.4 As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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