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Quimera, IMSA and ALMS aim to launch international Electric Vehicle motorsport series in 2013

Green Car Congress

Initially, a version of the Quimera AEGT All-Electric GT car ( earlier post ) is expected to debut in demonstration runs at selected American Le Mans Series race events in 2012. By embracing the “cleantech concept”, the championship is also looking to include motorcycles as part of its event roster.

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Why Haven't Hoverbikes Taken Off?

Cars That Think

That standard of safety, he says, is meant to ensure that the probability of a fatal event is no greater than one in one million flight hours. For larger aircraft like the big Boeing commercial jets and larger helicopters, the standard is even more stringent. It’s one in one billion flight hours.” meter wide, 6.1-meter-long

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2024

Baua Electric

The punchy hydraulic disc brakes offer quick and controlled stops while the UL-certified battery and e-bike systems offer safe operations, removing the worry of dangerous thermal events. The Ride1Up CF Racer1 brings carbon fiber road e-bikes to the common man, offering both a traditional road bike and a gravel bike edition.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in January 2024

Baua Electric

The punchy hydraulic disc brakes offer quick and controlled stops while the UL-certified battery and e-bike systems offer safe operations, removing the worry of dangerous thermal events. lb) Price: $4,299 CSC FT1000MD The CSC FT1000MD sounds like a motorcycle name because it comes from a company with motorcycle heritage.

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