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miletransport tunnel system in Miami, FL. The Boring Company seems to be aiming for a larger scale Loop system this time around, with the startup noting that the proposed tunnels should be able to transport over 7,500 passengers per hour. mile link to the Florida International University Biscayne Campus. .
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The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. transportation sector. automotive and energy industries. Credit: ACS, Elgowainy et al. Click to enlarge.
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