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World’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm beats expectations in the face of extreme storms

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Photo: WindFloat Atlantic WindFloat Atlantic – the world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm – has now been online for three years and continues to break its own power output records. The offshore wind farm sits 20 km off the coast of Portugal in the municipality of Viana do Castelo, north of Porto.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. Audi aims to achieve net CO 2 neutrality globally across the lifecycle of its vehicles by 2050. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph. 2021 Audi e-tron.

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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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The eight are the first tranche of 30 Beam Global (formerly Envision Solar) EV ARC charging stations to be deployed by EA in rural areas of the state. EV ARC units are independently rated to withstand winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 feet and can operate in the event of a blackout or power outage.

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PATAC opens climate wind tunnel in Shanghai; equipped to test New Energy Vehicles

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The first climate wind tunnel operated by a Chinese joint venture automotive partner opened at the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), GM’s automotive engineering and design joint venture with SAIC in Shanghai. It has a wind-speed deviation of less than 1% and a maximum wind speed of 250 kilometers (155 mph) per hour.

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Honda opens new $124M wind tunnel in Ohio

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Honda opened its new $124-million wind tunnel facility in Ohio, ushering in a new era of development testing capabilities for Honda and Acura products, as well as the company’s race vehicles. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electric vehicle.

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Cadillac unveils electric Escalade IQ; 200 kWh, 450 miles; pricing starting around $130K

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That more efficient aero performance reduces wind resistance, contributing to the Cadillac-estimated 450 miles of range. Regular production of the Escalade IQ begins next summer at GM’s Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center in Michigan, with domestic and globally sourced components.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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The magnets—and thus the rotor—follow the rotating alternating current field in the stator windings. The motor on the rear axle is particularly powerful due to its six-phase design: it has two windings with three phases each. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) with the optional package.

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