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Brazil sets up fund for Army’s armored vehicle, missile capabilities

September 28, 2023
SAO PAULO — The Brazilian government has launched fund to dedicated to Army capabilities, including the acquisition and development of armored vehicles from the Italian manufacturer Iveco Defence, Astros missile system from Avibras and more. The plan is part of the Growth Acceleration Program, or PAC, announced by the government in August. The effort is set to spend about 53 billion reals (U.S.
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Tesla embarrasses all automakers with these two charts

September 28, 2023
Tesla has a well-known lead in the US electric vehicle market, but these two new charts help visualize that lead to a degree that should embarrass all other automakers in the US. For over almost a decade now, Tesla has been the EV market in the US. My Grammarly is asking me…
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SRAM launches new mid-drive e-bike motor, outsmarts the competition

September 28, 2023
SRAM’s new Eagle Powertrain electric bike motor has been officially unveiled, ushering forward a new era of ultra-smart e-bike motors that know what you want to do before you even know it. The SRAM Eagle Powertrain has two key features that help set it apart from the competition. Relying on the company’s drivetrain experience, the mid-drive motor has been designed with predictive shifting…
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Mercedes-Benz and NIO are exploring an EV tech partnership, report says

September 28, 2023
Another German automaker may be looking to China for electric vehicle tech. A new report claims that Mercedes-Benz and NIO have discussed a potential EV tech partnership. The report from Reuters states two people familiar with direct knowledge of the matter claim the automakers have had “exploratory talks” where Mercedes-Benz would invest in Chinese EV maker NIO to access its…
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The electric motorcycle so expensive you have to prove you're rich to test ride it

September 28, 2023
Public test rides have now opened for one of the most expensive electric motorcycles in the world, the Arc Vector. The only problem is you and I probably don’t have deep enough pockets to get on the list for test rides any time soon. The Arc Vector is custom built for each rider and starts at around US $128,000 for the basic, entry-level version. The company recently announced the commencement…
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