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Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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MOJAVE, Calif. and DENVER, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.

Key Points: 
  • Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.
  • "Today, XB-1 took flight in the same hallowed airspace where the Bell X-1 first broke the sound barrier in 1947," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
  • XB-1 was flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Bill "Doc" Shoemaker and Test Pilot Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg flew the T-38 chase aircraft which monitored the flight.
  • Supersonic intakes: XB-1's engine intakes slow supersonic air to subsonic speeds, efficiently converting kinetic energy into pressure energy, allowing conventional jet engines to power XB-1 from takeoff through supersonic flight.

Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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MOJAVE, Calif. and DENVER, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.

Key Points: 
  • Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.
  • "Today, XB-1 took flight in the same hallowed airspace where the Bell X-1 first broke the sound barrier in 1947," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
  • XB-1 was flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Bill "Doc" Shoemaker and Test Pilot Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg flew the T-38 chase aircraft which monitored the flight.
  • Supersonic intakes: XB-1's engine intakes slow supersonic air to subsonic speeds, efficiently converting kinetic energy into pressure energy, allowing conventional jet engines to power XB-1 from takeoff through supersonic flight.

POLARIS TAKES OFF-ROAD RACING'S MOST DOMINANT UTV TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GEN 2 RZR PRO R FACTORY

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up to defend its dominating 2023 SCORE series Championship season, Polaris Off Road, the leader in off-road vehicle innovation, will unleash the second generation of its championship-proven RZR Pro R Factory at the San Felipe 250. The upgraded iteration boasts an all-new one-piece chassis, comprising a stronger, stiffer frame, a wide range of bodywork upgrades, and new and enhanced electronic componentry. The collective upgrades are the result of ongoing testing, development and refinement between the Polaris team and drivers over the course of the team's 2023 Championship season.

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  • Built upon the revolutionary RZR Pro R platform, the Gen 2 Pro R Factory simply builds on the stock vehicle's optimized fusion of power, strength, and control.
  • While the RZR Pro R Factory features premium, race-enhanced parts, much of the main componentry on the vehicle remains completely stock, based on the revolutionary RZR Pro R platform.
  • MoTeC Components – The naturally aspirated four-cylinder stock ProStar Fury 2.0L remains at the heart of the RZR Pro R Factory.
  • For the 2024 season, Polaris Factory Racing drivers Brock Heger, Cayden MacCachren, Max Eddy Jr., and Craig Scanlon will all be behind the wheel of a new Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory machine.

Toyota Maintains Leadership in Automotive Innovation, Top Spot Among Automakers in Annual U.S. Patent Ranking

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The ISO D seat assembly absorbs vehicle inputs vertically and laterally, reducing the overall load and impacts onto the vehicle occupant.

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  • The ISO D seat assembly absorbs vehicle inputs vertically and laterally, reducing the overall load and impacts onto the vehicle occupant.
  • ), thereby enhancing convenience and system integration as well as reducing space needs, cost, and weight of the vehicle.
  • Globally, Toyota spends approximately $1 million per hour on R&D, to ensure that Toyota rapidly and continuously develops cutting-edge, high-quality, and appealing vehicles and technologies.
  • This commitment ensures that Toyota not only delivers on the needs of customers but also anticipates its role in future societal progress.

Most powerful series-production Porsche of all time sets record lap times at Laguna Seca and the Nürburgring; the Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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In the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package in particular, our engineers have achieved this in stunning fashion.

Key Points: 
  • In the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package in particular, our engineers have achieved this in stunning fashion.
  • The Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package are the new sporting flagship models and take Taycan performance to the next level.
  • The Taycan Turbo GT features the Sport Chrono package from the Taycan Turbo S.
    Designed for performance on the track: Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package
    The Taycan Turbo GT with optional Weissach Package is even more laser sharp in its positioning.
  • The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2025 Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package start at $230,000.

Fonon Corporation Highlights Its Laser Cutting Technology for Highly Reflective Metals During Automotive Manufacturing

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Fonon Corporation , a multi-market holding company, R&D center, equipment designer and manufacturer of advanced laser material processing systems for subtractive and additive manufacturing, highlights applications for its laser cutting technologies for highly reflective aluminum frames in the automotive industry.

Key Points: 
  • Fonon Corporation , a multi-market holding company, R&D center, equipment designer and manufacturer of advanced laser material processing systems for subtractive and additive manufacturing, highlights applications for its laser cutting technologies for highly reflective aluminum frames in the automotive industry.
  • Fonon Corporation's Titan FX Laser Cutting System offers the most advanced, high-performance, reliable and cost-effective way to cut aluminum and other reflective metals during car manufacturing.
  • Plastic, due to its flexibility and lightweight nature, is frequently used in automotive manufacturing, but it is not the primary choice for frames.
  • For more information about Fonon Corporation's laser cutting technology, please visit https://fonon.com .

Classic Recreations Launches a $1 Million Fundraising Drive to Fuel the American Heart Association's Life Is Why™ Campaign

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220126491/en/
    Classic Recreations is launching the American Heart Association, Life is Why™ Carbon Fiber Centennial Edition Shelby GT500CR Mustang to raise a $1 million donation.
  • As part of the campaign, Classic Recreations is introducing the limited-edition American Heart Association Life is Why Centennial Edition Carbon Fiber Shelby GT500CR, customized to commemorate the American Heart Association's 100th birthday.
  • Classic Recreations is proud to support the life-saving efforts of the American Heart Association's Life Is Why™ Campaign.
  • For more about the Life is Why™ Campaign and participating companies, visit American Heart Association Life is Why™ .

Sidus Space Unveils Cutting-edge Multi-Material 3D Printed Space Hardware Division

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, has achieved another milestone by introducing its innovative Multi-Material 3D Printing Division.

Key Points: 
  • Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, has achieved another milestone by introducing its innovative Multi-Material 3D Printing Division.
  • The Company's expertise expands beyond traditional hardware and satellite manufacturing, now offering innovative engineering and advanced 3D printing services.
  • Building on the success of constructing LizzieSat™ with the Onyx nylon 3D printed materials, Sidus Space is extending its capabilities to the broader market.
  • "Expanding our services to include Multi-Material 3D Printing is a natural progression for Sidus Space.

Himiway Set to Take Center Stage at CES 2024: Premiering Future-Forward Electric Bicycles Redefining the Landscape of Sustainable Transportation

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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At CES 2024, Himiway aims to solidify its position as an innovative leader in the electric bicycle industry.

Key Points: 
  • At CES 2024, Himiway aims to solidify its position as an innovative leader in the electric bicycle industry.
  • The event serves as a significant milestone for tech companies globally, and Himiway is poised to make waves with the unveiling of eight new electric bike models, each set to launch in 2024.
  • Himiway will introduce four new series, namely the Discovery series, Family series, All Terrain series, and Ultra series, each featuring unique and groundbreaking models.
  • The COO from Himiway expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming CES exhibition, stating, "Our new electric bike models showcase our dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable future.

NBA Champion Nikola Jokić Speaks Out on New Signature Shoe Deal with Performance Footwear Brand 361°

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Monday, December 25, 2023
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In a move that caught the attention of the entire basketball world, details of Nikola Jokić's signature shoe deal with 361° were unexpectedly leaked earlier.

Key Points: 
  • In a move that caught the attention of the entire basketball world, details of Nikola Jokić's signature shoe deal with 361° were unexpectedly leaked earlier.
  • Considered the greatest draft steal of all time, Jokić has risen to stardom as one of the best NBA players.
  • After two regular season MVPs, an NBA championship win, and a finals MVP, Jokić will now enter the signature shoe space with 361°.
  • Nikola Jokić will debut his first signature performance basketball shoe with 361° in the near future.