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Serial 1 launches second generation of electric bikes with Google integration

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The company is on a roll with the reveal of their second-generation e-bikes, now synced to the Google Cloud. Serial 1 x Google. The new Google partnership provides new features such as Google Maps navigation and real-time ride data displayed on a dashboard screen.

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World premiere of BMW iX electric SUV in Shanghai

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The electric motors fitted in the BMW iX xDrive50 and BMW iX xDrive40 are—like the power electronics, charging technology and high-voltage batteries—the product of fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. Its range is in excess of 400 kilometers (249 miles) and consumption less than 20.0 kWh per 100 kilometers. (All

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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Audi recently revealed the A3 Sportback e-tron at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The TFSI operates in tandem with an electric motor that generates 75 kW and 330 N·m (243 lb-ft) of power. Audi connect. The modular infotainment platform in the Audi A3 also brings several upgrades to the industry leading Audi connect service.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. The electric motor produces 38 kW (51 horsepower) and 151 lb-ft (205 N·m) of torque.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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Honda Motor Co. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012. When the Fit EV production model is introduced, it will be powered by a lithium-ion battery and coaxial electric motor. The Fit EV concept. Click to enlarge.

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

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One of the studies showed that it is highly distracting to use hands-free voice commands to dial phone numbers, call contacts, change music and send texts with Microsoft Cortana, Apple Siri and Google Now smartphone personal assistants, though Google Now was a bit less distracting than the others. 3.3), as did Apple Siri (3.4,

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Polestar 2 electric car with new digital key & updated app launch 

Electric Vehicles India

It comes with a new digital key technology (beta) that allows the users to stay connected with their smartphones as an alternative to the old key fob. It is the world’s first car with Google built-in intuitive car software. It can accelerate 0-62 mph in just 4.7 It comes with four USB-C connectors as standard.