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Schaeffler shows micro-mobility bio-hybrid concept; 4-wheel pedelec with roof

Green Car Congress

Automotive supplier Schaeffler introduced a new micro-mobility concept during the “auto motor und sport” conference. The Schaeffler concept combines the advantages of stability and weather protection with the energy consumption and space utilization of a pedelec. With the electrically-assisted drive system (up to 25 km/h / 15.5

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NTU to trial Singapore’s first driverless vehicle

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In a partnership between Nanyang Technological University (NTU), JTC Corporation and Induct Technologies, and supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), an autonomous electric shuttle manufactured by Induct will run a 2 km (1.2-mile) mile) between NTU and JTC CleanTech Park. Click to enlarge.

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Report: Michelin Airless Tires See Alleged Breakthrough

The Truth About Cars

Airless tires are one of those concepts that have been around forever (we used to call them wagon wheels) but never seem to be able to achieve a technological breakthrough that would make them preferable to what’s already on the market. Despite being nigh un-puncturable, airless tires usually come with some downsides.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

Baua Electric

In 2023, Michelin announced Uptis real-world trials with both DHL Express in Singapore, and with La Poste, the French postal service. Hankook and Bridgestone are among the several others that have presented airless tire concepts, and Goodyear has a prototype.

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Audi unveiling two new production plug-in hybrids in Shanghai, new prologue allroad PHEV show car

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Audi has developed this newest Q7 model especially for the Asian markets China, Singapore and Japan. TFSI quattro accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than six seconds and consumes 2.5 seconds and for a top speed of 220 km/h (1367 mph). Audi prologue allroad concept car. liter TDI diesel. Earlier post.)

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

The X Prologue will be the first Toyota EV concept released outside China. Alpha estimates 250-275 miles of range, and 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.2 Toyota Teases New X Prologue BEV – The world’s biggest automaker has teased its first ever global electric vehicle (EV) with a sneak picture ahead of the March 17 launch.

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