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Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

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This was hinted at recently in a social media post from Florida-based Kelly Roofing , one of the top roofing contractors in the market. . As shared by the roofing company on its Twitter account, Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles managed to stand up to Hurricane Ian’s 155 mph winds and 10-foot storm surge.

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Successful run across the US on 37.6 gallons of 100% NEXBTL renewable diesel; 66.7 mpg w/ average speed 67.7 mph

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The 2,507-mile (4,035 km) journey, which began in Jacksonville, Florida, and finished successfully in Santa Monica, California, took a total driving time of 37 hours 2 minutes (thus average speed = 67.7 mph/109 km/h). The trip was made with CLP-engineered and developed Superlite Coupe (SLC) racecar powered by a custom Volkswagen 1.9-liter

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University Of Georgia purchases 20 Proterra 40' Catalyst E2 buses with DuoPower drivetrain

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All of the University of Georgia’s Catalyst E2 buses will be powered by the Proterra DuoPower drivetrain, which delivers twice the horsepower and five times the efficiency of a standard diesel engine. With this order, the University of Georgia joins colleges and universities nationwide that are moving to battery-electric campus buses.

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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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GAF Energy’s new Texas factory is about to make a lot of nailable solar shingles

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The best time to install solar shingles is when it’s time for a new roof, and GAF’s are warranted to withstand winds up to 130 mph. Read more: These new nailable solar shingles are installed like a traditional roof To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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By combining hydraulic components, advanced control software, and brake energy recovery technology which captures more than 71% of a vehicle’s otherwise lost braking energy, RunWise reuses this stored energy, saving fuel, to power the trash truck during collection routes. Electronic controller to manage all Power Drive Unit functions.

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NTSB issues preliminary report for investigation into Tesla Autopilot fatal crash

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The US National Transportation Safety Board issued its preliminary report for the investigation of the fatal 7 May 2016, highway crash in Florida involving the Tesla Model S and Autopilot. As a result of the initial impact, the battery disengaged from the electric motors powering the car. seconds to cover.

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