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Nuro introduces Gen 3 autonomous delivery vehicle; partnering with BYD on manufacturing

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The new model has a top operating speed of 45 mph, allowing the vehicle to reach more customers and serve more businesses on a wider variety of roads. In August 2021, Nuro announced plans to build a manufacturing facility and test track in southern Nevada.

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Manufacturers confirmed for the start of Gen3 era of ABB FIA Formula E world championship

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Seven of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers have registered with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to race the new Gen3 car which debuts in next season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The manufacturers currently confirmed for the Gen3 era of Formula E are: DS Automobiles, France.

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GM and LG Energy Solution investing $2.3B in second Ultium Cells manufacturing plant in US

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billion to build its second battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States. Early conceptual rendering of Ultium Cells LLC battery cell manufacturing facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture of LG Energy Solution and General Motors, will invest more than $2.3 —,GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra.

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Harley’s electric moped stalled, so this 55 mph Chinese version ripped off the design

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But years later the Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer hasn’t shown us any more progress than a two-year-old prototype. That opened the door for others to try their hand at Harley’s design, and a Chinese motorbike manufacturer seems to have created a pretty decent copy of the design.

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Rimac/Bugatti CEO explains problems with Tesla Roadster’s under 1 sec 0 to 60 mph

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Mate Rimac, CEO of supercar makers Rimac and Bugatti, has commented on Elon Musk’s claim that the new Tesla Roadster is going to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 1 second with thrusters. Musk again claimed that the vehicle would achieve sub-1-second 0 to 60 mph acceleration with cold air trusters built by his rocket company, SpaceX.

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BMW begins full production of its 75 mph CE 04 futuristic electric motorbike

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BMW has just entered full series production of its CE 04 electric motorbike, a futuristic model that could be a taste of what’s to come from the German manufacturer. more… The post BMW begins full production of its 75 mph CE 04 futuristic electric motorbike appeared first on Electrek.

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Texas-based Volcon launches 80 MPH ‘Stag’ electric UTV with 100+ miles of range

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The Round Rock, Texas-based electric powersports company Volcon may be a relative newcomer to the industry, but the American manufacturer has already made a splash with its popular Grunt off-road electric motorcycle. Now the company is following up with twice the wheels and well over twice the power in the new all-electric Volcon Stag UTV.

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