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second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 in 3 ) inline 6 that delivered 150 hp and 223 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-60 time of 11 seconds, and a quarter-mile time of 18.1 Additional features and technologies of the all-new E-Ray include: Stealth Mode, an electric drive mode for the street, up to 45 mph.
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miles) is achieved through recuperation when the e-scooter brakes, i.e. it recovers kinetic energy. Furthermore, the designers work on decks either in wood or carbon and designs in gray and black. The steering handle gives stability, holds the battery and the electronics, and carries a display showing the battery status.
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mile runway. Lord Drayson will aim to better the current record of 175 mph (282 km/h) set by Battery Box General Electric in the United States and which has stood since 1974. Lord Drayson, CEO and co-founder of Drayson Racing Technologies (as well as former UK science minister) will drive the EV flat-out along Elvington’s 1.86-mile
By expanding Bird’s consumer and shared products to include e-bikes as well as e-scooters, we are uniquely positioned to lead the revolution to eco-friendly transportation for the billions of annual trips that are five miles or less. 36v / 12.8Ah battery, powered by LG cells, delivers up to 50 miles of electric range.
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