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Ferrari takes a page out of the Tesla Roadster’s notebook

Teslarati

Ferrari is taking a page out of the Tesla Roadster’s notebook after the Italian supercar company recently applied for a patent for a “pulsejet” system that aims to increase vehicle performance and is similar to what Elon Musk has in store of the reiteration of its first-ever car. ” Credit: U.S.

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SAFT providing Li-ion cells for KERS systems for 5 of 12 competing F1 teams

Green Car Congress

Saft will provide lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for the KERS systems for five of the twelve Formula 1 teams competing this season, including Ferrari and Lotus Renault GP. When the F1 car brakes, a proportion of its kinetic energy is captured by an electric motor/generator (MGU) connected mechanically to the engine.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

Cars That Think

People, Power, and the Sun: Honnold Foundation x Adjuntas, Puerto Rico Although most microgrids today operate independently, one way to get the maximum benefit from them is to connect them, letting them share resources wherever and whenever possible. The pizzeria in Adjuntas is connected to a microgrid. percent to 2.8

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New Holland showcases farm-ready hydrogen fuel cell NH2 tractor at Agritechnica; in service at La Bellotta Energy Independent Farm from summer 2012

Green Car Congress

This concept centers on the ability of farms to produce electrical energy from natural sources that have a low environmental impact, and to store it conveniently in the form of hydrogen for subsequent reuse. This method will also be evaluated in terms of feasibility, costs and benefits. A hat-tip to Challenge Bibendum.).

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

Regenerative braking uses the motors to recharge the battery when slowing or coasting, converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery. You want to experience faster than a Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder RWD? Fast and smooth From a stop to 60 miles per hour in 3.4

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Clean Fleet Report

The roof panel cleverly stores in the rear trunk, but doing so reduces your cargo area. Once connected, a friendly General Motors representative is there to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Saying the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a coupe is not telling the complete story.

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2024 Volvo EX30 review: Bargain prestige small SUV shines across the board as a genuine rival for Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3

EV Central

seconds – shattering the dreams of we ’80s kids by out-sprinting a Ferrari F40 – is pub ammo icing on the cake. There are three different steering feel settings, but none offers the engaging, connected feel you’d want in a car going this damn fast. That it will launch itself to 100km/h in 3.6-seconds

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