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10-Year FTA Low-Speed Urban Maglev Research Program Shows Technology is Feasible, But Infrastructure Costs and Availability of Technologies Are Intimidating

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Most large urban areas in the United States have already invested in some type of mass transit system (subway or light rail) and urban maglev poses a fundamental change in technology that is viewed as being both a major risk and cost-prohibitive by transit agencies and investors, according to the report. Forward or reverse propulsion.

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GM will focus its electrification strategy on light electrification, extended range, and battery-electric vehicle technologies; major focus on the plug; preview of the Spark EV

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GM will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. A 120V charge cord set is standard.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona

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Hyundai invited automotive journalists to Baltimore, Maryland, to drive the gasoline versions, which are in dealers now. The exterior features designs of an aerodynamic nose with a seamless horizontal light strip that runs across the complete hood. LED head, daytime running and tail lights finish the exterior lighting design.

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