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Pods That Can Reach Airplane Speeds on the Ground to Be Made in Ferrari-Land

autoevolution

Popularized by Elon Musk in a 2013 white paper, the idea of high-speed travel through a low-pressure tube and using capsules is all but dead. For a brief period of time not long ago the word "hyperloop” was on everybody's lips. continue reading. )

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3 Reasons to Spray a Test Card Before You Paint

Eastwood

Made of pure white paper to prevent influencing the color, they may also contain black printed elements to demonstrate contrast. Their special coating allows the paint to lay down uniformly without absorbing into the paper. You’ve even found the perfect factory-matched color to breathe new life into its exterior.

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Do Brake Pads Impact The Environment?

Tomorrow's Technician

Most reporters were tipped off to the story when the white papers were posted, or an organization issued a press release. Tires make traction by creating friction between the road and vehicle. The friction causes small pieces of rubber to be shed from the tire. So the larger the animal, the greater the levels. Who is behind it?