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New M88A3 HERCULES Prototype Vehicles propelled by Allison Transmission
New M88A3 HERCULES Prototype Vehicles propelled by Allison Transmission Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defense vehicles, and medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles will provid...
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Optical wireless technology driving self-driving vehicles and portable devices in a chip
Optical wireless technology driving self-driving vehicles and portable devices in a chip A study by the Politecnico di Milano, conducted together with Stanford University, the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa and the University of Glasgow and published in the prestigious journal Light: Science...
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Mobileye launches EyeQ Kit SDK for ADAS Systems
Mobileye launches EyeQ Kit SDK for ADAS Systems Mobileye, an Intel company, has launched the EyeQ Kit™ – its first software development kit (SDK) for the EyeQ® system-on-chip that powers driver-assistance and future autonomous technologies for automakers worldwide. Built to leverage the power...
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Evolito acquires Electroflight for Battery Powertrain Solutions
Evolito acquires Electroflight for Battery Powertrain Solutions Evolito, a privately-owned company designing and manufacturing world-leading electric motors and controllers for aerospace applications, has today announced the acquisition of the business and assets of Cheltenham-based aerospace batter...
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Volvo invests in software company Optibus for sustainable bus operations
Volvo invests in software company Optibus for sustainable bus operations Volvo Group Venture Capital AB invests in Optibus Ltd, that develops and provides optimization software for public transportation planning and management. The investment highlights the companies’ shared commitment to sustainabl...
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City Transformer partners with Segula Technologies for engineering development
City Transformer partners with Segula Technologies for engineering development City Transformer, EV tech disruptor from Israel, has selected SEGULA Technologies as its engineering development partner. The move will see the two companies use their expertise, know-how and innovation in further develop...
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Thornton Tomasetti propels futuristic transport with HyperloopTT investment
Thornton Tomasetti propels futuristic transport with HyperloopTT investment HyperloopTT has announced a financial investment from Thornton Tomasetti, a leading global scientific and engineering consulting firm that provides specialized safety, security and risk management services. HyperloopTT and T...
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Ultra-Conductive Aluminium could replace Copper
Ultra-Conductive Aluminium could replace Copper In the world of electricity, copper is king—for now. That could change with new research from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) that is serving up a recipe to increase the conductivity of aluminium, making it economically competitive with co...
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Sensata Technologies develops Bluetooth Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Sensata Technologies develops Bluetooth Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Sensata Technologies, today announced it has developed a new Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for vehicle OEMs to help improve vehicle safety and performance. Interest in BLE TPMS is on the ris...
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Allison eGen Power 100D Electric Axle integrated into Emergency Vehicles
Allison eGen Power 100D Electric Axle integrated into Emergency Vehicles Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, announced that Emergency One, the UK’s largest manufacturer o...
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Natural Gas Hypertruck ERX Powertrain heading for North America
Natural Gas Hypertruck ERX Powertrain heading for North America Hyliion Holdings Corp., a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, and Cummins Inc., a global power solutions provider, today announced the two companies are joining forces to optimize the Cummins natural gas...
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Continental showcasing latest on and off road innovations at Hillhead
Continental showcasing latest on and off road innovations at Hillhead Visitors to Hillhead 2022, the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling exhibition, will be able to get to grips with Continental’s broad range of intelligent on- and off-road tyre solutions during this month’s show. Run...
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Travis Perkins invests in new fleet of 170 26-tonne Volvo Trucks
Travis Perkins invests in new fleet of 170 26-tonne Volvo Trucks Travis Perkins plc is investing in a new fleet of 26-tonne Volvo Trucks, designed to support the Group’s ambitious carbon reduction target and maximise the safety and efficiency of its transport operations. They will operate in a mix o...
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Electrogenic introduces Drop-in Electric Drive Kit for Land Rover Defenders
Electrogenic introduces Drop-in Electric Drive Kit for Land Rover Defenders Electrogenic has announced the launch of a revolutionary ‘drop in’ kit to convert working Land Rover Defenders to fully-electric power. The conversion kit, aimed at the agricultural sector and landowners, has been in develop...
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Volvo Trucks showcases new zero-emissions Hydrogen Trucks
Volvo Trucks showcases new zero-emissions Hydrogen Trucks Imagine a truck that only emits water vapor, produces its own electricity onboard and has a range of up to 1,000 km. It’s possible with fuel cells powered by hydrogen, and Volvo Trucks has started to test vehicles using this new technology. T...
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North East consortium completes UK’s first autonomous 5G HGV pilot
North East consortium completes UK’s first autonomous 5G HGV pilot The pioneering 5G Connected and Automated Logistics (5G CAL) pilot has succeeded in its mission to prove the potential of next generation technology in overcoming barriers for a more efficient future for last mile logistics. Becoming...
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Discover how the Porsche Taycan recovers Energy under braking
Discover how the Porsche Taycan recovers Energy under braking The autobahn is empty and you’re driving 200 kmh, until a small delivery van changes lanes to pass a truck. No problem – you’re maintaining a safe distance and slow down to 100 kmh. But a great deal of energy is consumed in the blink of ....
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Finance and business professionals to unite at Reset Connect London
Finance and business professionals to unite at Reset Connect London Thousands of financial and business professionals are set to showcase the valuable role the finance and investment sector can play in the fight against climate change at leading UK sustainability event, Reset Connect London. Taking...
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How AI is shifting how Cities approach Traffic Management
How AI is shifting how Cities approach Traffic Management On average, New Yorkers lose 80 hours a year in traffic. This gridlock causes air and noise pollution, decreases quality of life in congested areas, slows productivity, and hurts national and local economies – time lost to traffic cost the US...
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Optronics high-intensity Utility Work Light brightens up any scene
Optronics high-intensity Utility Work Light brightens up any scene Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the introduction of its new UCL45 Series LED utility, scene, work lig...
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Wejo extends and expands relationship with Microsoft Maps
Wejo extends and expands relationship with Microsoft Maps Wejo Group, a global leader in cloud and software analytics for connected, electric and autonomous vehicle data, today announced an expansion and extension of its existing collaboration with Microsoft Maps, which will significantly enhance th...
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Scientists study effects of Heat on Materials at Atomic Resolution
Scientists study effects of Heat on Materials at Atomic Resolution As electronic, thermoelectric and computer technologies have been miniaturized to nanometre scale, engineers have faced a challenge studying fundamental properties of the materials involved; in many cases, targets are too small to be...
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RealWear AR Wearables saves MAN Romania 2,700 litres of fuel per month
RealWear AR Wearables saves MAN Romania 2,700 litres of fuel per month Demand for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses and vans is high in south-eastern Europe, as there are many regionally based logistics companies responsible for transporting merchandise from Black Sea ports to central Europe...
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Restore rusty equipment with Cortec Biobased Rust Removers
Restore rusty equipment with Cortec Biobased Rust Removers In the world of corrosion control, preventing rust is always the best option. Unfortunately, existing rust can be found in every industry, at almost any plant or jobsite. Sometimes rust takes place only after months or years of shipping or s...
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Reset Connect explores incentivising Rural Drivers to go Green
Reset Connect explores incentivising Rural Drivers to go Green The number of vehicles on UK roads have been steadily increasing in recent years, with 39.2 million licensed vehicles recorded in 2021 alone. With car emissions a major source of air pollution, cities across the UK have started to introd...
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Dacia’s Cave Automatic Virtual Environment helps design the new Jogger
Dacia’s Cave Automatic Virtual Environment helps design the new Jogger Applying Dacia’s smart engineering approach to the development of the All-New Dacia Jogger was made easier thanks to the use of virtual reality. Using Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE), a virtual reality platform th...
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RISE Robotics wins US Air Force design contract for Ultra-Light Loading Machine
RISE Robotics wins US Air Force design contract for Ultra-Light Loading Machine RISE™Robotics, the Zero Emission heavy machinery company, announced today that it has been awarded a $1.25 Million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Award by United States Air Force AFVentures. Ad...
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LEVC teams up with Geotab for integrated Telematics
LEVC teams up with Geotab for integrated Telematics The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has engaged in a new partnership with the global leader in IoT and connected transportation, Geotab, providing state-of-the-art fleet management systems on its class-leading electric TX taxi and VN5 van. L...
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Roboticists go off-road to train self-driving ATVs
Roboticists go off-road to train self-driving ATVs Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University took an all-terrain vehicle on wild rides through tall grass, loose gravel and mud to gather data about how the ATV interacted with a challenging, off-road environment. They drove the heavily instrumented...
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Maserati premiers the MC20 Cielo Spyder
Maserati premiers the MC20 Cielo Spyder Performance and comfort: the dual souls of Maserati, harking back to the brand’s racing roots and its iconic GranTurismo spirit. These features are now taken to a new level in terms of performance and driving pleasure in the great outdoors: Maserati presents t...
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Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM now open for Visitor Registration
Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM now open for Visitor Registration Visitors are invited to register their attendance at this year’s Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM events for the opportunity to see the innovative technologies that are lowering emissions across transport and energy infrastructure. Across the co-locat...
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Eaton introduces Battery Disconnect Unit featuring Breaktor Technology
Eaton introduces Battery Disconnect Unit featuring Breaktor Technology Power management company Eaton today announced its eMobility business has introduced a battery disconnect unit (BDU) that can be combined with upgraded Breaktor® circuit protection technology to provide circuit protection in elec...
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RAC installing faster EV Emergency Chargers to patrol vans
RAC installing faster EV Emergency Chargers to patrol vans Three years after launching the breakdown industry’s first engine-powered emergency charger for electric cars the RAC has begun rolling out a faster version so that its patrols can get electric car drivers moving again even more quickly. The...
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Reset Connect unveils exciting speakers for Innovative Business Sustainability Event
Reset Connect unveils exciting speakers for Innovative Business Sustainability Event Reset Connect, an innovative sustainability and net-zero event for business leaders has unveiled its exciting speaker line-up, which includes representatives from household brands Mitie, Rolls Royce and Starling Ban...
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupé sells for record €135m
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupé sells for record €135m A road-racing car built by Mercedes-Benz in 1955, and kept by them ever since, has been secured by British expert Simon Kidston for a client. Kidston had lobbied the board of the German company for 18 months to consider selling the car “t...
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Traffic jams could be a distant memory with AI Traffic Light systems
Traffic jams could be a distant memory with AI Traffic Light systems Long queues at traffic lights could be a thing of the past, thanks to a new artificial intelligence system developed by Aston University researchers. The system, the first of its kind, reads live camera footage and adapts the light...
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MIT researchers use AI to help autonomous vehicles avoid idling at red lights
MIT researchers use AI to help autonomous vehicles avoid idling at red lights No one likes sitting at a red light. But signalized intersections aren’t just a minor nuisance for drivers; vehicles consume fuel and emit greenhouse gases while waiting for the light to change. What if motorists could tim...
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Why it is important to ensure your wheels are balanced
Why it is important to ensure your wheels are balanced Cars are one of the most popular modes of transport across the entire UK. They provide quick and easy access to every part of any city, so it comes as no surprise that there are 32.5 million cars on the British roads. These vehicles, however, ar...
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How Conti360 Fleet Solutions are adapting to customer needs
How Conti360 Fleet Solutions are adapting to customer needs As one of the UK’s largest providers of tyres and service solutions, Continental’s Conti360° Solutions has an enviable reputation for providing exceptional all-around service to its commercial fleet customers. From the initial development o...
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DJI introduces powerful Mini 3 Pro sub 249g Camera Drone
DJI introduces powerful Mini 3 Pro sub 249g Camera Drone DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today releases DJI Mini 3 Pro, its most powerful lightweight and portable camera drone. Weighing less than 249 grams to be policy-friendly in many regions and countries...
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RoSPA urges UK Motorcyclists to ride safely by completing Advanced Riding Courses
RoSPA urges UK Motorcyclists to ride safely by completing Advanced Riding Courses The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is advising motorcyclists to sign up for advanced rider training in a bid to improve safety on roads, which they hope may contribute to lowering the level of mo...
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Best-Selling Convertibles in the UK and the best places to drive them
Best-Selling Convertibles in the UK and the best places to drive them From thrill-seekers wanting to feel the wind in their hair to car lovers wanting to make a statement to those simply trying to make the most out of the great British summer, the UK’s obsession with convertible cars is showing no s...
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Bosch expands into components for Hydrogen Electrolysis
Bosch expands into components for Hydrogen Electrolysis When it comes to green hydrogen, Bosch is stepping on the gas: in the interest of effective climate action, the company is planning not only to use this new fuel, but also to be one of the companies producing it. This is why Bosch is branching...
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SmartWitness Fleet Dashcam features modular two-way cameras
SmartWitness Fleet Dashcam features modular two-way cameras Sensata Technologies today announced that recently acquired SmartWitness is bringing industry-first modular flexibility to video telematics with its new KP2 dashcam. The KP2 is a compact road-facing camera with a snap-on driver-facing camer...
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Hytera launches Dual-mode Rugged Radio PDC680 for intelligent Public Safety
Hytera launches Dual-mode Rugged Radio PDC680 for intelligent Public Safety Hytera announced the launch of its new PDC680 dual-mode rugged radio. The PDC680 combines a mission-critical DMR radio with an Android-based smartphone in a single device. It harnesses the power of narrowband and broadband t...
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Teletrac Navman transforming in-cab Driver Training with Smart Dashcams
Teletrac Navman transforming in-cab Driver Training with Smart Dashcams Global leaders of telematics and tracking solutions, Teletrac Navman has transformed in-cab driver training with the launch of Smart Dashcams – which pioneers the use of AI video technology and represents a significant developme...
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Bellwether and Inmarsat explore satellite communications to optimise intra-city transport
Bellwether and Inmarsat explore satellite communications to optimise intra-city transport To revolutionise intra-city travel, Bellwether is bringing to market Volar, a UAM aircraft for personal and private mobility, designed to fly anyone at any time between any points in a city. Volar’s user-centri...
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Volta Trucks unleashes fully electric 7.5 tonne and 12-tonne Volta Zero Trucks
Volta Trucks unleashes fully electric 7.5 tonne and 12-tonne Volta Zero Trucks Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has revealed the forthcoming 7.5- and 12-tonne Volta Zero variants – the second product family in its full-elec...
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Aeva 4D LiDAR Technology helping NASA to Map the Moon
Aeva 4D LiDAR Technology helping NASA to Map the Moon Aeva®, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that NASA’s Kinematic Navigation and Cartography Knapsack (KNaCK) Instrument project, a LiDAR-based mobile terrain-mapping and navigation system designed to suppor...
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Battery Chemistry inspiring Carbon Capture at Berkeley Labs
Battery Chemistry inspiring Carbon Capture at Berkeley Labs The need for negative emissions technologies to address our climate crisis has become increasingly clear. At the rate that our planet is emitting carbon dioxide – adding about 50 gigatons every year – we will have to remove carbon dioxide a...
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Pony.ai receive a License in China to operate Autonomous Taxis
Pony.ai receive a License in China to operate Autonomous Taxis Pony.ai, the leading global autonomous driving technology company, announced it is the first and only autonomous driving (AD) company to obtain a taxi license in China. Pony.ai was awarded a permit to operate 100 autonomous vehicles as t...
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London EV Show 2022 returning to ExCeL London
London EV Show 2022 returning to ExCeL London The 2nd Annual London EV Show is all set to exceed previous expectations by once again hosting the most-comprehensive EV conference and exhibition for the entire value chain, facilitating quality networking & business matchmaking and presenting all t...
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Anyline launches Tyre Size Scanning for websites to simplify Online Tyre Sales
Anyline launches Tyre Size Scanning for websites to simplify Online Tyre Sales Anyline, a market leader in mobile data capture, today launched a new capability to scan size and dimension information from the side of any vehicle tire. The scanner can be integrated into the websites of tire retailers,...
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Velodyne Lidar showcases Full Stack Vision at XPONENTIAL 2022
Velodyne Lidar showcases Full Stack Vision at XPONENTIAL 2022 Velodyne Lidar, Inc. will demonstrate its innovative lidar sensors and software at XPONENTIAL 2022 in Orlando from April 26 to 28 – booth #2149. Velodyne will highlight how its lidar technology powers autonomous solutions in robotics, ind...
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Esri StoryMaps brings sophisticated Mapping Technology to Storytelling
Esri StoryMaps brings sophisticated Mapping Technology to Storytelling Capturing and sharing life’s experiences today often requires multiple platforms and tools, which can result in disjointed storytelling. To serve creators’ needs to control their dynamic, interactive narratives in one place, Esri...
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Turmeric extract could lead to safer and more efficient fuel cells
Turmeric extract could lead to safer and more efficient fuel cells Researchers at the Clemson Nanomaterials Institute (CNI) and their collaborators from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) in India discovered a novel way to combine curcumin — the substance in turmeric — and gold...
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Electreon announces first Wireless Electric Road for Trucks and Buses
Electreon announces first Wireless Electric Road for Trucks and Buses Electreon, the leading provider of wireless and in-road wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, today announced the one year extension of the Smartroad Gotland pilot project in Sweden. The €2 million ($2.17 million) bu...
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Hydrogen Fuel-cell Refuse Vehicles in the UK feature Allison 3000 Series transmissions
Hydrogen Fuel-cell Refuse Vehicles in the UK feature Allison 3000 Series transmissions Allison Transmission has announced that it has been selected to provide the propulsion system for the UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell refuse collection vehicle (RCV). Aberdeen City Council has chosen to pair a 250 k...
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Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica designed and engineered for the best of both worlds
Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica designed and engineered for the best of both worlds Automobili Lamborghini presents the Huracán Tecnica: the next-generation rear-wheel drive V10, developed for pilots seeking driving fun and lifestyle perfection on both road and track. The Tecnica’s moniker embodies the...
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Damon Motors HyperDrive and HyperSport featured at Electric Revolutionaries exhibit
Damon Motors HyperDrive and HyperSport featured at Electric Revolutionaries exhibit Damon Motors today announced it will showcase its innovation as part of Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Electric Revolutionaries” exhibit in Los Angeles, California. The exhibit is “an exclusive look at the ground-brea...
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