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Sims for the Win on Day 2 Diriyah Formula E-Prix

The second day of the Formula E season opening doubleheader in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia saw plenty of surprises that knocked leading contenders out of the action while elevating BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver Alexander Sims to the top podium spot. Alexander Sims celebrates on the podium in Diriyah photo © FIA Formula E In the lead for much of Friday's opening race but dropping back in the pack as Sam Bird made his way to the front, Sims returned today without hesitation, grabbing the frontrunner spot and sticking to it throughout the race. "That was pretty much a dream race!…

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Sam Bird Wins Formula E Season 6 Opener

Climbing up the order from fifth on the grid, Envision Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird flew to victory in the season six E-Prix opener in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, on the north-western outskirts of the capital, Riyadh. "I felt confident going into the race," exclaimed Bird. "Envision Virgin Racing gave me an amazing car. I think some of it is down to the new beard!" Not a newcomer to the podium, Bird described the previous season as being "difficult" while creating an opportunity for plenty of thinking and mental transformation leading to today's victory. "It’s a great start to the year,…

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Tech Talk on RPM: RAV4 Hybrid Proves Surefooted

11-05-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ A new version of an old friend showed up in the driveway of Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis looking a lot like the familiar RAV4 compact crossover but bearing better fuel economy tidings by virtue of its hybrid powertrain. Evidence the blue swatch beneath the automaker's front emblem as a sure sign that this ute is going green. There are also vehicle depreciation data and spaceship abort tests to sort out as well as a sensor glove for prosthetics and space selfies for would-be astronauts. Tech Talk is a…

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Innovative Features Found On GMC Sierra Pickups

GMC Reps Showcase 1500 & 2500 Models at NEMPA https://youtu.be/r-W_4Fk4LSw GMC Northeast Communications Manager Iman Jefferson, as well as GMC Vehicle Performance Engineer Jim Holtgreven join RPM News Weekly anchor Rich Taber at the New England Motor Press Association headquarters in Middleboro, MA for an informative discussion about the GMC Sierra pickup truck. Highlights include the vehicle's growth in the marketplace led by AT4 and Denali models, the available 30K+ towing capacity and the wealth of innovative features now offered such as the CarbonPro Bed, Transparent Trailer rearview imaging and MultiPro Tailgate.

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Tech Talk on RPM: CA Fires to Roman Fountains

10-29-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ The California fires provide the backdrop for opening this week's episode of Tech Talk where host Rick DeMeis offers some technical insights into the airborne equipment used to fight the conflagration.The discussion evolves into a full blown roundup of topics including a GMC presentation on the new Sierra AT4 pickup, the Hyundai HDC-6 Neptune Fuel Cell Concept commercial vehicle, the MINI Cooper Electric, Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day, the SpaceX Starship moon mission, the Exodus Astro Clipper spaceplane, and ultimately an observation on how to use the free Water…

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RPM News Podcast: Happy Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day!

In this episode, RPM News Weekly Podcasters, Peter Ciani and Rich Taber discuss the celebration of National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day which took place on October 8th (10/08). RPM New Weekly Podcast 10/11/2019 That specific date was chosen to reference the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008). The special day launched four years ago on October 8, 2015 and annually has been officially recognized by both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The topic opens up a discussion about the handful of Fuel Cell vehicles that exist in the U.S. automobile market including vehicles from Hyundai (Tucson and NEXO),…

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