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a technology company focused on the modeling, design optimization, and fabrication of novel electricmotors. LaunchPoint’s design approach will lead to motors best suited to power eVTOL technology with stacked co-rotating propellers. Uber will also collaborate with Launchpoint Technologies Inc.,
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