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Porsche unveils Mission X electric hypercar concept

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Porsche unveiled its latest concept study, the two-seat Mission X. The wheels of the concept study feature elaborate details: the rear axle is fitted with almost transparent aeroblades, which are designed like turbines for better cooling of the brakes. The battery is installed centrally behind the vehicle’s seats.

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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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At its Global Technology Day in Friedrichshafen, ZF presented the electric concept vehicle EVbeat, which is designed for maximum compactness, low weight, and maximum efficiency in real operation. The ZF EVbeat concept vehicle is based on a Porsche Taycan and takes leading series technology from ZF and other market players as a benchmark.

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Germany passes fast-charging law; basis for tender for additional 1,000 fast-charging points

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Germany’s Federal Council has passed the “Law for the Provision of Comprehensive Fast Charging Infrastructure for Pure Battery Electric Vehicles”, or SchnellLG for short. Around €2 billion is planned for the construction and operation of the fast-charging infrastructure. —Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer. :

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Audi combines e-scooter with skateboard

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Audi has developed a new e-scooter concept to respond to the urban trend towards multi-modal mobility. But the feeling of flow only comes when you start carving on asphalt—and that is surprisingly easy with our new concept. The e-scooter could be charged in the car trunk through a dedicated socket.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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The EQS can be charged with up to 200 kW at fast charging stations with direct current. At home or at public charging stations, the EQS can be conveniently charged with up to 22 kW with AC using the on-board charger. In Japan, bidirectional charging with the EQS will also be possible.

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Opel bringing Ampera with special nav system and Meriva EVs to iZEUS project on intelligent electric driving and recharging

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The research project iZEUS is developing concepts and practical examples for the integration of electromobility in private and urban commercial transport. The goal of the research is to develop one uniform transport concept that will be tested and demonstrated with the help of fleet tests made up of a significant number of test vehicles.

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Cleveland City Planners Change Policies to Create 15-Minute City

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The basic concept of a fifteen-minute city is this ideal planning framework where human needs and desires are accessible within a fifteen-minute walk, bicycle ride, or transit trip," Matt Moss, a planner with Cleveland City Planning Commission, stated at the time. However, the program hadn’t built the necessary momentum until the pandemic.

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