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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. trillion by 2040.

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Ford experimenting with four-legged robots to laser-scan plant

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Ford is using two four-legged robots leased from Boston Dynamics at its Van Dyke Transmission Plant in early August to laser-scan the plant, helping engineers update the original computer-aided design. Equipped with five cameras, the robots can travel up to 3 mph on a battery lasting nearly two hours. We design and build the plant.

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VW up! minicar to launch in December with 3-cylinder gasoline engines; natural gas engine to follow

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There are also definite plans for an up! It is automatically active at speeds under 30 km/h (19 mph), and it uses a laser sensor to detect the risk of an imminent collision. we were able to sculpt such a box with a clean and powerful design that does not lose sight of space utilization. Its combined fuel consumption of 3.2

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Rivian introduces two quad-motor, AWD “Electric Adventure Vehicles”

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From the inside out, Rivian has developed its vehicles with adventurers at the core of every design and engineering decision. With 3,500 N·m of grounded torque per wheel (14,000 N·m of torque for the full vehicle), the R1T and R1S can both reach 60 mph in 3 seconds and 100 mph in less than 7 seconds.

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eVTOL company Vertical Aerospace logs up to 1,000 pre-orders valued at up to $4B

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Vertical has entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with Broadstone Acquisition Corp., The VA-X4 will be capable of traveling a more than 200 mph, with a range of more than 100 miles and capacity for 4 passengers and the pilot. a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron uses a parallel hybrid design. Audi’s connected vehicle strategy targets features and services that enhance the driving experience for Audi drivers and their passengers by providing the benefits of access to information and content, when needed, through interfaces designed for the in-vehicle environment.

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Washington Uses Speed Cameras to Send Warnings, Rather Than Fines

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The WSDOT claimed that these were particularly dangerous stretches of road that reportedly see nearly 50 drivers traveling in excess of 100 mph each month. The pilot program may be designed to help encourage a change in definition of those stretches of I-5 and I-90 from the legislature, opening the door for more automated traffic enforcement.