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

Baua Electric

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 aircraft, which can reach cruising speeds of 65 knots (about 75 mph) weighs two tons and has a 40-foot wingspan – so it’s by no means a tiny aircraft. Perhaps closer to people talking loudly.

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New details on The Boring Company’s Tesla fleet for the LVCC Loop emerge

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Drivers of the Teslas used in the system, for example, are advised to keep conversations with passengers to a minimum to ensure that their attention is focused on driving. For now, safety seems to be paramount in the LVCC Loop, with vehicles adhering to a strict speed limit of 10 mph within stations and 40 mph on straight tunnel sections.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

Green Car Congress

The drive unit’s high efficiency means low costs of ownership: Fuel costs compared with an equivalent gasoline engine are much lower, at around €4 (US $4.70) per 100 kilometers (62.1 mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 In gasoline mode, these figures are 5.6 liters per 100 kilometers (42.0 mi) (Germany, as of: August 2017).

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

Green Car Congress

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. In conjunction with vehicle manufacturer Mack, a member of the Volvo Group, and local truck conversion specialists, Siemens is developing up to four demonstration vehicles.

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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

Green Car Congress

The new Lightning Electric LEV100 model will offer peak motor power of 295 horsepower with a 2-speed Eaton automatic transmission, providing 1821 lb-ft (2,469 N·m) in first gear and a 65-mph governed top speed. The powertrain is available on new Class 6 trucks as well as for repowers of vehicles currently in fleets.

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Toyota introduces facelifted Auris; revamped powertrains including new Otto/Atkinson 1.2L gasoline engine

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seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). miles) at speeds of up to about 50 km/h (31 mph), depending on battery charge and driving conditions. 5 th gear acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h (50-75 mph) takes 13.7 seconds, 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph) (in 5 th gear) in 10.9 seconds, and a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph).

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Toyota revamps Auris powertrain lineup, including hybrid; debut of new 1.2L turbo with Otto/Atkinson technology

Green Car Congress

Reflecting changing trends in the C-segment market which call for further reductions in fuel consumption, emissions and cost of ownership without detriment to performance or driving pleasure, Toyota has both extended and extensively revised the Auris full hybrid, gasoline and diesel powertrain line-up. Earlier post.). liter turbo and 1.6

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