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This most recent round of testing where the Bacalar was spotted included some much-needed on-track and road testing to ensure the durability of the car over an extended period of time. After this long-distance reliability testing is completed, it will be time for the team to move on to double-checking the electrical system before the car starts its scheduled production for 2021.<\/p>\n
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