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Explanation of F1 technical images from the pitlane

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Alpine A523 front wing details Photo courtesy: Giorgio Piola Alpine followed the introduction of a new front wing architecture at Silverstone with a novel upper flap design in Hungary. The flaps feature a wavy trailing edge that helps deliver the required level of downforce while also providing the necessary support from an outwash standpoint. Red Bull Racing RB19 Technical Details Photo courtesy: Giorgio Piola Red Bull’s RB19 features a revised sidepod layout for the Hungarian GP, ​​with inlets that are much shallower and wider than those previously used by the team. This obviously has a huge impact on the undercut and the internal ducting has also been changed to take advantage of this. Mechanic work on the Red Bull Racing RB19 Photo courtesy Stephen Tee / motorsport images Hungary’s Red Bull also appears to have a revised front wing format on the menu, adding a gurney flap to the inside edge of the trailing edge of the upper flap. Mercedes W14 rear wing Photo co

Tesla (TSLA) Second Quarter 2023 Earnings

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Tesla report income After the bell, record quarterly sales were recorded, but margins were lower thanks to price cuts and incentives. Shares were flat after the initial reports, but began to fall during earnings calls after CEO Elon Musk and other executives failed to provide precise specifications and delivery dates for the Cybertruck and robo-taxis-enabled vehicles. Musk and other executives also said in a phone call that shutdowns for factory improvements would slow down car production in the third quarter. After hours, it is down about 5%. Related investment news The company’s results against expectations are as follows. Earnings: $24.93 billion, compared to a forecast of $24.47 billion by Refinitiv. Earnings: Adjusted to 91 cents per share, compared to Refinitiv’s estimate of 82 cents per share. Net income (GAAP) was $2.7 billion, up 20% year-over-year. Meanwhile, operating profit fell 3% year-over-year to $2.4 billion. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX

Nissan EVs now have access to Tesla superchargers

One day, another automaker adopted Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) system for its electric vehicles. Now, Nissan joins Ford, General Motors, Volvo, Rivian, Polestar and Mercedes-Benz as the first Japanese automaker to announce that its electric vehicles will be able to charge with one of Tesla’s superchargers using the NACS system. at this point Nissan sells two electric vehicles, the Leaf and the Ariya. Since the Leaf uses the old CHAdeMO charging system, this news is Combined charging system (CCS). Starting in 2024, Nissan will offer charging adapters that allow Ariya owners to connect their EVs to Tesla chargers or chargers with NACS cables. In 2025, Nissan’s EV will come with his NACS port from the factory. Not mentioned in Nissan press release leaf . So, we don’t know if Nissan will switch to the Leaf’s CHAdeMO charging system in favor of the NACS port from 2025, but CHAdeMO chargers are becoming harder to find as they’re being phased out, so it’s sure to help

An electric Porsche Cayenne with more than 690 horsepower is reportedly under development

When Porsche revealed its performance, Updated Cayenne Series for 2024 At the 2023 Shanghai Motor Show in April, the Turbo SE hybrid grade, which in its current form has a maximum output of 680 horsepower, was conspicuously absent. Instead, the highest output was a Turbo GT with a Cayenne Coupe body style and a peak output of 650 hp. YouTube channel thomas geiger car (via motor 1 ) reported Wednesday that a successor to the Turbo S E-Hybrid is being planned, primarily targeting markets where the Turbo GT violates emissions regulations, such as Europe. It is unclear if this newcomer will reach the United States. teeth I’m getting a Turbo GT. According to ThomasGeigerCar, the successor will share the same Cayenne CoupĂ© body style as the Turbo GT, producing more than 690 horsepower from a 4.0-liter V8 and electric motor combination and reaching top speeds of over 186 mph. Also, the pure electric range will reportedly be 62 miles on the WLTP test cycle used in the EU. If measured

2023 Nissan Leaf EV to go its own way

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The older I get, the more I appreciate the things I ignored when I was younger: grapefruit, dry heat, Fleetwood Mac, slip-on shoes, what I hear above the hustle and bustle, and now the Nissan Leaf. rice field. Somehow, the next model year comes along. 2024 Nissan Leaf prices Around the same time it was unveiled in late June, a 2023 Nissan Leaf SV Plus snuck into my driveway. Unlike all the basic, functional, budget-minded, high-profile electric cars, the Nissan Leaf is the EV of venerable old bastard, Timothée Chalamet-era Clint Eastwood. Even with the passage of time, that welcome has not faded. The first mass-produced electric vehicle with a range of 113 miles appeared in his late 2010, proving to the world that Nissan can build and sell affordable electric vehicles. More than a decade later, most automakers are still eager to deliver on that promise, especially with the average price of a new car hovering around $47,000. Nissan has evolved. 2023 Nissan Ariya Electric Crossov

7 great car accessories you can buy for under $25 on Amazon

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Autoblog may receive shares from purchases made through links on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. There’s never a bad time to stock up on car accessories, but the best time is definitely when it’s on sale. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 5 must-have car accessories that are all currently priced under $25. Whether you’re looking for a trunk organizer, ice scraper, or something else, we hope this list will help you save a few bucks. $22.94 at Amazon Major features: Calibrated to within 1% of exact tire pressure Measures PSI from 0 to 250 Includes built-in inflator connector, straight locking chuck, gauge, hose and bleed valve Compatible with both 1/4″ and 1/2″ NPT air compressor outputs. It can handle pressure from “cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, off-road vehicles, RVs, trailers, etc.” ” Automatically turns on when pressurized air is detected and turns off after 20 seconds of inactivity. ” If you’re looking for a new tire gauge with a b

BYD Releases Interior Images of Seal DM-i Sedan

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Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On July 17, BYD released an interior image of the new PHEV sedan “Seal DM-i” of the Ocean series, which was first unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show 2023 under the name of “Destroyer 07.” Photo credit: BYD As the name suggests, the BYD Seal DM-i is equipped with the DM-i plug-in hybrid system and is expected to hit the market in the third quarter of this year, with an expected price range of 180,000-250,000 yuan. ing. Photo credit: BYD The interior of the Seal DM-i incorporates various design elements inspired by the sea. For example, the “wave-like” curves on either side of the dashboard, the crystal-style gear lever and the Ripple Embrace Design seats all contribute to a visual experience that exudes suspension, layering and a sense of cuddling. In addition, the car’s dashboard features a new color and material scheme combined with a 31-color ambient lighting system. Photo credit: BYD The Seal DM-i is equipped with a ‘2+1’ configuration on the instrumen