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Tesla opens Model Y Design Studio for United Kingdom

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Tesla has officially opened the Online Design Studio for Model Y customers in the United Kingdom and expects deliveries to begin in early 2022. Tesla started delivering the Model Y in the United States in March 2020, while deliveries of the all-electric crossover began in January 2021 in China. Now, customers in the U.K.

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Rolls-Royce starts build of UltraFan aero-engine; 25% fuel efficiency improvement over first generation Trent

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Rolls-Royce has officially started building the world’s largest aero-engine, UltraFan. Work on the first module is underway at the DemoWorks facility in Derby, UK, and the demonstrator engine, which has a fan diameter of 140 inches, will be completed by the end of the year. Artist’s impression of the UltraFan demonstrator.

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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

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In a recent statement, a Toyota chairman referenced a new project for the automaker, and while he didn’t share details, he did emphasize how hybrids and internal combustion engines (ICE) “still play a role” in reaching carbon neutrality goals. So, let us refine engine technology.” He said that many of the roughly 5.5

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Brighton & Hove City Council In The UK Steps Up Measures To Improve Air Quality

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The Brighton & Hove City Council in the United Kingdom says that due to the fact that an idling engine. continued] The post Brighton & Hove City Council In The UK Steps Up Measures To Improve Air Quality appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Manufacturers confirmed for the start of Gen3 era of ABB FIA Formula E world championship

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Jaguar, United Kingdom. NIO 333, United Kingdom and China. The 350 kW electric motor is capable of a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h), with a power-to-weight ratio that is twice as efficient as an equivalent 470BHP internal combustion engine (ICE). Mahindra Racing, India. Maserati, Italy. Nissan, Japan.

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Electric crate motor kit is ready for your EV project: What would you make?

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The so-called crate engine has been a boon to car hobbyists, providing streamlined option for replacing the engine of a project vehicle. While crate engines are typically V-8s, United Kingdom-based Swindon Powertrain now offers an electric equivalent.

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Eccentric electric: Citroën DS EV conversion translates a French icon

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The Citroën DS is an icon of French automotive design that has now gone electric, thanks to United Kingdom-based Electrogenic, which specializes in electric conversions of classic cars.