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Heybike Horizon review: Full-suspension 28 MPH fat-tire e-bike at just $1,499

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The company’s latest e-bike, the Heybike Horizon , has nailed the comfortable step-through fat tire design with a combination of performance and price that we rarely see. For example, this is an affordable full-suspension design that actually feels like decent suspension. Hitting 28 mph (45 km/h) is definitely doable.

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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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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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Tesla Cybertruck acceleration shines in recent sighting

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And as per a recent sighting, the Cybertruck is definitely no different. The Cybertruck is a Tesla through and through, though its design is a lot more radical than the company’s other vehicles. Tesla initially stated the Cybertruck’s top-tier variant will have a 0-60 mph time of 2.9

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Tesla Roadster 2.0 to be better on “basically every metric” than prototype

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But despite its long delay, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen recently hinted that the wait for the all-electric supercar will definitely be worth it. . prototype’s general specs, save for its 620-mile range and 250+ mph top speed. . “I It’s been a long time since Tesla unveiled the Roadster 2.0.

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Pedego launches three new ‘groundbreaking’ e-bikes including Moto, Cargo, and Trike

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The full-suspension design includes dual rear coil-over shocks, adding to the motorcycle vibe. Shipped in Class 2 mode with a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h), the e-bike is listed as “Class 3 ready”, meaning higher speeds can likely be unlocked. The Pedego Cargo ($3,995) is a longtail cargo e-bike that features an extended rear rack.

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