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XTRAVEL Technology Launches Industry Changing Off-Road Suspension Solution

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Friday, June 2, 2023

SAN DIEGO, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The A-Arm suspension system is dead – and XTRAVEL is the solution that elevates performance, safety, and saves off-road enthusiasts and professional racers money, time, and resources.

Key Points: 
  • Their proprietary XTRAVEL Virtual Link Suspension™ was created to replace the antiquated A-Arm suspension system, that was never intended for off-road performance applications.
  • XTRAVEL Technology is the inventor, owner, and manufacturer of a Next Generation patented suspension solution for off-road and select on-road applications.
  • ‒We're excited to officially launch our revolutionary XTRAVEL Virtual Link Suspension system for direct-to-consumer sales,– noted James Woodford, Founder and President of XTRAVEL Technology.
  • XTRAVEL has created the world's first off-road capable Virtual Link Suspension solution.

Honda Performance Development Unveils CR-V Hybrid Racer: "An INDYCAR Wolf in CR-V Clothing"

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

"This project vehicle is an INDYCAR 'beast' in Honda CR-V 'sheep's clothing'," said David Salters, president and technical director for Honda Performance Development, the North American racing arm of American Honda and Acura.

Key Points: 
  • "This project vehicle is an INDYCAR 'beast' in Honda CR-V 'sheep's clothing'," said David Salters, president and technical director for Honda Performance Development, the North American racing arm of American Honda and Acura.
  • Conceived and designed by the engineers at Honda Performance Development (HPD) in California and designers from the North America Auto Design Division (NAAD) of American Honda; then built at Honda Automotive Development Center (ADC) in Ohio by the Honda of America Racing Team (HART); the CR-V Hybrid Racer places a 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged, electrified Honda V6 INDYCAR power unit and transmission under 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid bodywork to create the "rolling laboratory" for the continued development of electrified technology by Honda and HPD.
  • The Chromoly steel tube chassis of the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer is clothed in suitably "hybrid" bodywork designed by NAAD.
  • "The graphics were inspired by the hybrid powertrain, radiating from Honda Hybrid Blue to Honda Racing Red to symbolize the duality of the drivetrain," Melikian explained.

Hennessey Debuts 650 Horsepower Supercharged Upgrade for 2023 Cadillac Escalade

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Monday, January 23, 2023

SEALY, Texas, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has released a comprehensive new performance upgrade package for the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon. Hennessey's boost in output for vehicles with the GM 6.2-liter V8 takes power from the mild 420 bhp factory rating to a wild 650 bhp – entirely transforming the acceleration and driving dynamics of GM's full-size SUVs.

Key Points: 
  • GM V8 engine upgrade is backed by a 3-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty, priced from MSRP $27,950
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    SEALY, Texas, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey , the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has released a comprehensive new performance upgrade package for the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon.
  • During development, the 'Hennessey Supercharged H650 Escalade' – enhanced with an additional 230 horsepower – achieved 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 5.3 seconds.
  • That was quick enough to leave the stock Cadillac Escalade, with its slower 6.1-second dash, in the rearview mirror.
  • These vehicles include the model year 2021 and onward Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and GMC Yukon XL.

Desktop Metal Expands Metal Portfolio With Launch of 4140 Chromoly Steel for Industrial Applications

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

One of the most versatile chromoly steels, 4140 is characterized by its toughness, high tensile strength, and abrasion and impact resistance, making it a key all-purpose steel for industrial applications.

Key Points: 
  • One of the most versatile chromoly steels, 4140 is characterized by its toughness, high tensile strength, and abrasion and impact resistance, making it a key all-purpose steel for industrial applications.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191112005179/en/
    Desktop Metal Expands Metal Portfolio With Launch of 4140 Chromoly Steel for Industrial Applications (Photo: Business Wire)
    As global demand for the Studio System grows, Desktop Metal is broadening its materials portfolio to include 4140 chromoly steel, enabling designers and engineers to print a broad variety of critical industrial applications, such as couplings, forks, pinions, pump shafts, sprockets, torsion bars, worm gears, connecting rods, and fasteners, said Ric Fulop, CEO and co-founder of Desktop Metal.
  • During combustion, connecting rods experience significant loads and must endure high temperatures, so functional testing must be conducted using metal parts.
  • Desktop Metal plans to introduce additional core metals to its portfolio, including superalloys, carbon steels and copper.