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Delhi startup develops air-purifying motorcycle helmet

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The founders of Shellios Technolabs hit upon the idea on realizing the challenges faced by bikers during the air quality crisis that Delhi faces in the winter months. For the next version, Shellios will tie up with top tier-2-wheeler OEMs for the commercialization of the anti-pollution helmet.

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Survey finds 37% of commuters in London have already changed usual mode of transport due to ULEZ; 141% increase in use of motorcycles

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Most vehicles, including cars, vans, motorcycles and scooters, will need to meet new, tighter exhaust emission standards or pay a daily charge to travel within the area of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which comes into effect today. 8% of Londoners think it’s a bad idea. Source: Bikesure.

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport partners with NORDOEL in DeCarTrans alternative fuels project

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—Thomas von Westberg, who oversees the project on the part of BMW Motorrad Motorsport The requirements for an alternative fuel used in racing are even more special than those for a fuel for production motorcycles. On the other hand, a fuel must of course always offer a performance advantage.

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Nissan UK survey finds only 1 in 3 aware of the ULEZ going live; confusion over payment of charge

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. £12.50 (US$16.31) for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and vans (up to and including 3.5 The ULEZ standards are: Euro 3 for motorcycles, mopeds, motorized tricycles and quadricycles (L category). 100 (US$130.51) for heavier vehicles, including trucks (more than 3.5 tonnes) and buses/coaches (over 5 tonnes).

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Ford, UMTRI launch student contest for vehicle-to-vehicle communications innovation

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Multidisciplinary teams of students will be encouraged to develop new and innovative applications that benefit all road users and all forms of transit; cars, commercial vehicles, transit buses, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. Idea submissions are due December 1. The teams are not limited to personal cars or trucks.

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Meet Mr. Internet: Vint Cerf

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The two had been exchanging ideas in person and via email and reviewing the work of others who were trying to solve similar issues. And there was something utterly beguiling about this idea.” There are few people in the industry who have the combination of technical understanding, integrity, openness to new ideas, and kindness.”

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Honda introduces “Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem” at CES 2017; Honda Riding Assist, NeuV concept w/ AI emotion engine

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The NeuV explores the idea of how to create new value for its owner by functioning as an automated ride sharing vehicle, picking up and dropping off customers at local destinations when the owner is not using the car.

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