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CTA Foundation, IBM, Local Motors collaborate on accessible, self-driving vehicles

Green Car Congress

At CES 2017, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation announced an alliance with IBM and Local Motors to help create the world’s most accessible, self-driving vehicle. Our goal is to explore new ways to improve access to transportation and personalize the experience to each person's unique abilities.

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Ford expands Smart Mobility projects with connected e-bike study

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company is expanding its global Ford Smart Mobility plan ( earlier post ) with a new experiment to study how connected electric bicycles can work seamlessly with cars and public transport to deliver faster and easier daily commutes and help businesses operating in urban centers.

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Mazda patents hybrid powertrain with rotary, 3 electrical motors

Baua Electric

Two extra electrical motors (20), described as in-wheel hub motors, whole the powertrain, and switch it into an all-wheel-drive setup. The 2 in-wheel motors are described as 17-kw (23-hp) induction motors future the motor paired with the rotary is described as an enduring magnet synchronous motor with 25 kw (36 hp).

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

Cars That Think

Just about every device you own is probably available with Internet connectivity. needs Internet connectivity is up for debate. Connectivity usually comes at a premium, and it also usually involves buying a brand new whatever it is, because new hardware and software and services are required. Or, that was the idea, anyway.

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How Robots Can Help Us Act and Feel Younger

Cars That Think

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) , which was established by Toyota Motor Corp. One is within the home for an older person who needs help, and the other is for the rest of society—for younger people who need to be more productive to support a greater number of older people. Well, one robotic idea is to just cook meals for the person.

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Review: Cyrusher Ripple electric snowboard actually works! (mostly)

Baua Electric

Part snowboard and part snowmobile/e-skateboard/scooter, the Cyrusher Ripple mounts a jagged 3kW hub motor-wheel in a rear hole on a snowboard and puts the battery in a backpack that the rider must wear. There’s a big wire with a spring that connects the battery and the Ripple, and that’s about all the assembly required.

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Honda unveils Urban EV Concept, production version in 2019; electrified technology for every new model launched in Europe

Green Car Congress

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO, Takahiro Hachigo unveiled Honda’s new electric vehicle, the Urban EV Concept, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The electric charging cable connection is housed on the hood. —Philip Ross, Senior Vice President of Honda Motor Europe.

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