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Driving above the speed limit yields only modest time savings on typical trips while raising fuel consumption, crash risk, and penalties; the cost of speeding often outweighs any minutes gained.
Ultra-fast charging technologies are being developed to refill electric vehicle batteries in minutes—potentially matching the time it takes to refuel a gasoline car and removing a major barrier to widespread EV adoption, with some models already capable of around 20-minute recharges.
Verge Motorcycles claims its TS Pro will be the first EV powered by a solid‑state battery, boasting charging in under 10 minutes and a range above 200 miles, in a video released ahead of CES. Donut Lab is also cited in the solid‑state battery discussion. The claims, if verified, could signal a major shift in EV tech and charging, but independent validation is still awaited.
King Charles III will ride in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, a 21st-century design made of aluminum and equipped with hydraulic suspension, air conditioning, and electric windows. The carriage weighs 2.75 tons and will ensure a smooth ride for the monarch. However, King Charles will ride back to the palace in the Gold State Coach, which was built in 1762 and has been used in every British coronation since 1831.