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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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In addition to the 1,000-plus-horsepower Fisker Ronin grand-touring four-door convertible ( earlier post ) and the Fisker PEAR sustainable city EV ( earlier post ), Chairman and CEO Henrik presided over reveals of the Fisker Ocean SUV with a Force-E offroad package and the Fisker Alaska all-electric pickup truck.

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Zoox expands routes, operational hours, and top speed of its bespoke driverless robotaxis

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The startup is unique in that rather than converting existing EVs into robotaxis like its competitors (a process facing its own number of issues ), Zoox has designed and begun implementing an entirely purpose-built EV without pedals or a steering wheel. However, the driverless EVs can achieve speeds up to 75 mph.

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Scania delivering 51 hybrid buses to Madrid

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In parallel, the Madrid transport authorities have required bus operators to gradually switch to greener technology; conventional diesel has not been permitted in new bus acquisitions since 2010. Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid, which holds responsibility for public transport in the Madrid Region. meter 6x2*4 buses.

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Cummins and Peterbilt to team up on SuperTruck II

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Building on the solid foundation of SuperTruck I, Cummins will develop and demonstrate 55% or greater engine Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) at a 65 mph cruise condition and the full team will demonstrate a greater than 100% improvement in vehicle Freight-Ton Economy (FTE) over the 2009 baseline vehicle.

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Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

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In a TESLA like presentation Fisker showcased the next 3 cars in the growing Fisker range Henrik Fisker believes the electric vehicle is the most fundamental shift in personal transport since the transition from the horse to the gasoline engine. Starting at $385,000 before any incentives.

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Chrysler launches the 2011 GEM line

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Also new for 2011 are four vehicle options including: 12” turf tires for off-road applications; Right-hand-drive package that converts the GEM vehicle into a police or security vehicle; Short-bed package that provides a 34” x 48” cargo bed on the GEM e4 four-passenger coupe or the GEM e6 six-passenger shuttle vehicle; and.

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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 propulsion system must: Accelerate the capsule from 0 to 300 mph (480 km/h) for relatively low speed travel in urban areas. To decelerate the capsule back to 300 mph (480 km/h) at the end of the I-5 corridor.

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