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Rolls-Royce electric aircraft sets three speed records; world’s fastest electric vehicle

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mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 mph)—making the Spirit of Innovation the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle, the company said. The Spirit of Innovation is part of the ACCEL (Accelerating the Electrification of Flight) project. km/h (132mph). —Warren East, CEO, Rolls-Royce.

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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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EV ARC units are independently rated to withstand winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 The investment is part of Electrify America’s California Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan. The investment is part of Electrify America’s California Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan. feet and can operate in the event of a blackout or power outage.

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Rolls-Royce’s all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation’ completes taxi testing

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The plane is part of a Rolls-Royce initiative called ACCEL, short for “Accelerating the Electrification of Flight”. Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the taxiing of its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft, the latest milestone on its way to becoming the world’s fastest all-electric plane. Earlier post.)

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IIHS study finds simple centerline hardening can make left turns safer for pedestrians

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The calming infrastructure also resulted in a reduction in average left-turn speeds and decreased the odds that drivers made the turn at speeds exceeding 15 mph. The District of Columbia began a similar effort as part of its Vision Zero program in 2018, with plans to target 85 intersections by the end of this year. —Wen Hu.

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Rolls-Royce completes ground-testing of technology set to power the world’s fastest all-electric plane: ACCEL

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The plane is part of a Rolls-Royce initiative called ACCEL, short for “Accelerating the Electrification of Flight”. When at full power during the flight-testing phase, it will propel the aircraft to more than 300 mph setting a new world speed record for electric flight. —Rob Watson, Director – Rolls-Royce Electrical.

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2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans priced in US starting at $44,550 and $46,550

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The BMW 330e Sedan’s electrified drivetrain allows it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 Both models feature an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph when equipped with all-season tires. When equipped with summer performance tires, the 330e Sedan reaches a top speed of 142 mph (140 mph for the 330e xDrive model).

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Closer look at Helbiz’s absurd 60 MPH standing electric scooters built for new racing league

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Perhaps it is simply part of man’s basic DNA, to take any form of mobility and supercharge it for extreme thrills. That’s one explanation for how we got here today, checking out Helbiz’s ridiculously fast 62 mph (100 km/h) standing electric scooters.

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