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Following a 20% increase in the electrified next-generation delivery vehicle (NDGV) fleet, USPS now anticipates that at least 50% of the 50,000 NGDVs that have already been ordered will be electric. This is in accordance with USPS’s new refining considerations. The Postal Service plans to purchase 34,500 off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicles over the course of two years.
2023 Honda Civic Type R Gets More Power But Sticks With FWD And Manual
The 2023 Civic Type R is arriving with the fabled hot hatchback body type and striking dimensions. Honda has used their existing K20 2.0-liter turbo engine and six-speed manual transmission, however, the power figures have not yet been revealed. Inside, its cabin has been updated with more contemporary design and technology. It has wider tires, larger fender flares, a triple-tailpipe exhaust system, and an imposing spoiler.
Aston Martin Unveils Redesigned Wings Logo
Aston Martin unveiled a revamped version of its renowned wings emblem as the company prepares for an electric future. The symbol was changed to remove the curving line in the middle and give the feathers a rounded appearance by the Aston Martin design studio and art director and graphic designer Peter Saville. This marks the eighth design update in the company’s 109-year history.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQV Facelift Coming With Mild Exterior And Interior Updates
The test drivers of the facelifted Mercedes-Benz EQV waved at our spy photographers as we got a sneak preview of what the upcoming electric van will look like. It would appear that the only alterations are a new front bumper, LED lights, and a slightly modified rear end. The cabin’s instruments appear to have been updated, and a new infotainment system is expected.
Rezvani Vengeance Teased As A Rugged And Luxurious Seven-Seat SUV
The first 2023 Vengeance teaser photos have been revealed by Rezvani. Although the images are not very detailed, we see a light bar installed on the roof, auxiliary lights on the hood, pronounced fender flares, angular bodywork, and slim rear brake light. It will have a 6.2-liter V8 engine, most likely from GM. According to Rezvani, it will be a luxurious extreme utility vehicle with daily commuting capabilities.
C8 Corvettes Snapped Testing In Germany Confirmed As E-Ray Hybrids
Two Corvettes have been seen testing their new powertrains and designs on the Nürburgring. Yellow stickers confirm that they are Corvette E-Ray Hybrids. The two vehicles were boasting distinct front splitters and wheels. According to a leaked GM document, the Zora would get a 5.5-liter V8 that produces 1,000hp, while the Corvette Grand Sport would have a 6.2-liter V8 and an electric powertrain. The E-Ray will be both the first hybrid Corvette and the first production Corvette to put power through the front wheels.
Following a tragic Model S crash in 2018, Tesla has been ordered to pay $10.5 million, $4.5 million to the teen’s father, James Barrett, and $6 million to the mother, Jenny Riley. Barrett Riley, who was speeding at 116 mph in a 25 mph zone, crashed and caught fire, killing him and a passenger. The jury ruled that while Barrett Riley was 90% negligent in the collision, Tesla was just 1% negligent.
What Else Is Making The News
Experimental Open Fan Engine To Be Tested On The A380 Superjumbo
Airbus and @CFM_engines launch a flight test demonstrator for advanced open fan architecture #A380 #FIA2022 https://t.co/kn2INFjxnp pic.twitter.com/mrruvHOTTK
— Airbus Newsroom (@AirbusPRESS) July 19, 2022
The world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, has been chosen as a prototype to test new, cutting-edge open fan engine architecture that has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 20%. The flight test campaign on board this A380 is scheduled to take flight in the latter half of this decade from the Airbus Flight Test Center in Toulouse, France.
Thousands Of Users Have Been Unable To Access Microsoft Teams Due To An Outage
MS Teams is down.
Corporate slaves rn: pic.twitter.com/iVNWdVjV3I
— lester.i (@volleyopinion91) July 21, 2022
Microsoft Corp announced on Wednesday that it was looking into a disruption that prevented customers from using any Microsoft Teams services or accessing the platform. At around 10 p.m. ET, there were more than 4,800 cases of users reporting problems with Microsoft Teams. Additionally, more than 150 instances arose of users claiming issues with Microsoft Office 365.