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Robotaxi Verne

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July 04, 2024

Verne looks more like the Transparent Car but with a high drag rear wing. Still not aggressively aerodynamic.

Carwow reveals MobileEye as the Robotaxi firmware.

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A Short Guide To Metric Nuts and Bolts

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