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Tesla Model S Plaid dismantles previous EV hot lap record by nearly five seconds

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A Tesla Model S Plaid driven by professional electric vehicle driver Blake Fuller recently dismantled the previous EV hot lap record at Sebring Raceway in Highlands County, Florida, which was not close. Straight from the Fremont Factory, the Model S plaid packs 1,020 horsepower and an insane 0-60 MPH acceleration rate of just 1.9

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NTSB investigation of Model 3 fatal crash in March finds Autopilot was active

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The 2018 Tesla Model 3 EV was southbound in the right through lane of the 14000 block of State Highway 441 (US 441) in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, when it struck an eastbound 2019 International truck-tractor in combination with a semitrailer.

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Hurricane Ian delays SpaceX’s next NASA astronaut launch

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SpaceX and NASA have decided to delay Crew Dragon’s next astronaut launch from October 3rd to October 4th as Hurricane Ian rapidly approaches Florida’s west coast. In response to forecasts of torrential rain and winds close to 60 mph (~95 km/h) as early as September 28th, NASA has locked down KSC.

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SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returns NASA cargo to Earth after six weeks in space

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A SpaceX Cargo Dragon 2 spacecraft has safely returned to Earth after delivering several tons of NASA supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). kilometers per second (16,800 mph) to about 155 meters per second (~350 mph) before beginning parachute deployment.

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SpaceX, NASA schedule back-to-back astronaut recovery and launch after delays

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Poor winter weather on Florida’s East Coast and across the Atlantic Ocean has forced NASA and SpaceX to flip the nominal sequence of events for the imminent back-to-back launch and recovery of two Crew Dragons. Thomas Pesquet).

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Hyundai reveals IONIQ 5 EV for North America

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IONIQ 5 will initially be sold in Hyundai stores in the 10 zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) states plus Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Arizona followed by a broader rollout in 2022. An IONIQ 5 with this configuration can go from 0 to 60 MPH in less than 5 seconds.

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

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mph)—but more important on the rugged surface of the moon are the vehicle’s off‑road capabilities and ability for safe orientation. Luca de Meo is presenting the partnership today at the international innovation forum Cannes Innovation Days. The theoretical maximum speed is 3.6 —Prof.

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