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SpaceX stress-tests Starship-catching arms with giant water balloons

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SpaceX also installed a temporary frame meant to simulate a Starship or Super Heavy booster, foreshadowing additional testing planned in the coming days. On January 11th, SpaceX proceeded to install six ‘water bags’ – three to a side – on the Starship simulator frame. mph or 1 km/h.

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Tesla launches Powerwall and home energy demos

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Explore the Tesla Home experience before installing solar or Powerwall [link] pic.twitter.com/xyCAptmJt1 — Tesla Energy (@teslaenergy) April 30, 2024 Credit: Tesla Credit: Tesla Credit: Tesla Credit: Tesla Credit: Tesla Users can simply access the home energy demo through the Tesla app, without even needing a Tesla account.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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of near instantaneous torque—more than any F-150 before it—and a 0-60 mph time in the mid-4-second range when equipped with an extended-range battery, based on typical industry methodology. —Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. F-150 Lightning targets 563 horsepower, 775 lb.-ft. With the ability to offload 9.6

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A dealership marked up a Hyundai IONIQ 5 N’s price by $20k

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Its dual electric motors can deliver up to 641 horsepower (478 kW) from an 84 kWh battery and achieve 0-60 mph in an unbelievable 3.25 To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing on solar, check out EnergySage , a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed, which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph. Linear Shift Control elevates the driving experience by mimicking the vehicle speed-linked rev feel associated with a conventional drivetrain shifting gears at wide open throttle.

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Get Blix’s Ultra e-bike with free accessories from $1,399, Anker PowerCore Reserve Power Station $110, and more

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It is joined by the return of the Anker PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station to $110 , as well as the Bosch Tronic 4000 6.5kW Electric Tankless Water Heater at $158. Bosch Tronic 4000 6.5kW Electric Tankless Water Heater now $158 Amazon is offering the Bosch Thermotechnology Tronic 4000 6.5kW Electric Tankless Water Heater for $158.40

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Daimler debuts diesel-powered S-class for US market

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liter V6 turbodiesel developing 240 hp (179 kW) and 455 lb-ft (617 N·m) of torque ( earlier post ), the V6 diesel accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds; top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h) (electronically limited). The AdBlue tank is installed under the luggage compartment floor and has a capacity of 7 gallons.

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