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GEM commits to invest up to $100M in Skyworks Aeronautics; commercialization of eVTOL gyroplanes

Green Car Congress

Under the agreement, GEM will provide Skyworks Aeronautics with a Share Subscription Facility of up to $100 million for a 36-month term following a public listing of the Skyworks Aeronautics common stock. Skyworks Aeronautics envisions a speed of 100-150 mph; 2-4 passengers plus a pilot; and 30-100 miles of range.

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Tesla bumps Model Y Performance price up $500 in the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla may be increasing the cost of the Model Y trims as demand continues to be stimulated by the series of price fluctuations. This trim level offers 303 miles of range, a 155 MPH top speed, and a 0-60 MPH acceleration rate of just 3.5 There was no change to Tesla Model Y Long Range trim levels, which remained at $54,990.

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The Boring Co. becomes finalist for San Antonio, Texas transport project

Teslarati

The Boring Company estimated that the cost of the twin tunnels would be between $241 million to $298 million. However, TBC did release a list of possible fare prices for the Vegas Loop in 2021. The buses could accommodate up to eight passengers per trip, running at 45 mph between the airport and the Convention Center.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

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 Wondering how this compares to other ‘fast’ cars? Check this out !

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

Clean Fleet Report

Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 The Rio S is fun-to-drive and, with the $1,800 Technology Package that includes a long list of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), makes for a safer car.

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