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CrownCruiser introduces its e-bike

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Featuring a lightweight, ultra-strong monocoque carbon fiber frame, the CrownCruiser e-bike comes with a rider recognition anti-theft defense, GSM location tracking, and Bluetooth, complimented by a powerful app that tracks riding statistics. mph (PAS), according to the company. The bike has a range of 100 miles at 15.5

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IIHS: Speed limit increases in US caused 33,000 deaths over 20 years

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Charles Farmer, IIHS vice president for research and statistical services and the author of the study, looked at deaths per billion miles traveled by state and roadway type. In 2013, only Texas and Utah had limits above 75 mph. Five more have joined that club since then, and others have abandoned 65 mph limits for 70 mph.

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Toyota and Lexus roll-out low-cost automated braking safety packages on RAV4 Hybrid and RX crossover

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The systems are intended to address commonly occurring crash types according to traffic accident statistical analyses. First announced in Japan this past November, both packages reflect Toyota’s desire to make safety technology available to a wider range of new car buyers. Lane Departure Alert (LDA). Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

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Lectric’s just-revealed XPress e-bike sees $500 off launch discount, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus at $499, and more

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They are equipped with a 750W rear hub motor (1,310W peak) and a removable 48V battery that pushes the e-bikes up to 28 MPH for up to 60 miles normally (doubled with your extra battery). MPH with a range of up to 40 miles and can handle up to a 25% incline. shipped through the end of the day. Spring e-bike deals!

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Aisin Seki develops eyelid monitor to assess driver drowsiness

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The drowsiness monitoring systems will soon be available in Toyota cars. They drove at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) for 80 minutes or until the observer judged that they were no longer fit to drive. Significant difference statistical analysis confirmed the reliability of the drowsiness monitoring system. Eyelid movement.

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Cheap, Easy, and Underutilized Online Communication for Nonprofits

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Top speed is now 135 km/h (84 mpg), versus 140 km/h (87 mph) announced earlier this year. In Germany, for example, according to the German Federal Statistical Office, 6 of every 10 people in the workforce commute by car. When the driver activates the Normal mode, power is reduced to 65 kW and top speed is lowered to 115 km/h (71 mph).

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

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The MQB-based Passat GTE accelerates to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 136 mph (219 km/h); in “E-Mode,” 80 mph (129 km/h). In addition, in the “GTE” mode the TSI and electric motor work together to make the full system power and the maximum system torque available.

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