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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of World’s First 500-Mile EV

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That frugal operation is boosted by a 924-volt architecture (versus 400 volts for Tesla, and 800 for Porsche's Taycan) whose benefits include restoring up to 300 miles of range in 20 minutes on a 350-kilowatt DC fast charger. You may recall Rawlinson for his key role in developing the game-changing Tesla Model S, as that car's chief engineer.

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Hyperloop: An Engineering Marvel or An Elite Day Dream

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There are also several engineering challenges to overcome Making the tubes sturdy enough to withstand the strains of transporting the high-speed pods while being energy and cost-efficient. The organisation is now working on projects in Missouri, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, the Midwest, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

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Formula E season 10 starts Saturday – new tracks and 600kW mid-race charging

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Combustion vehicles that race there have to contend with thinner air, which means less efficient combustion and lower engine power. But with EVs maturing and DC quick charging being in focus , Formula E is trying to incorporate that concept into racing now. It has also raced in Hong Kong.