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BMW Motorrad USA adds CE 04 electric scooter to lineup

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BMW Motorrad USA has added the new CE 04 electric scooter to its 2022 lineup. Engineers paid particular attention to the quality and durability of the batteries so as to ensure the rider is able to make full use of the range even after many years of service life. ASC limits engine torque in relation to rear wheel slip.

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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle makes European debut in Milan; more specs and details

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The new electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle—originally unveiled in Milwaukee during the company’s 115 th Anniversary this past Labor Day weekend—made its European debut at the Milan press conference of the EICMA show. Harley-Davidson expects to deliver a full portfolio of electric motorcycles by 2022.

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ABAT and Wuxi Angell Autocycle Introduce Three Hybrid Motorcycles

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Ltd unveiled three hybrid motorcycles at the Dealer Expo 2009, 13-16 February, in Indianapolis, IN. The computerized control puts the motorcycle on pure-electric drive at low speed, and switches to the gasoline engine at high speed while recharging the batteries. The models will be sold under the co-brand of Angell and ABAT USA.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Some Are Coming to the USA; Some Are Here This article may contain affiliate links. It ended production of pure internal combustion engine cars last year. Asia’s EV market is growing rapidly. Below are just some of the EV manufacturers worth knowing about. It is also currently the best-selling car brand in China.

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Orbital suing Daimler and Bosch for alleged patent infringement on direct injection technology

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Australia-based specialized engine and vehicle systems company Orbital Corporation has filed court documents in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia alleging the infringement of Orbital patents on direct injection technology by Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, Mercedes-Benz US International, Inc.

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New Mercedes-Benz GLE features 48V active suspension system

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The GLE will receive a completely new range of engines on market launch in early 2019. E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL has a 48 V operating voltage and is available as optional equipment for engine variants with six and more cylinders. Driving assistance systems take another step forward with Active Stop-and-Go Assist. 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

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2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

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In addition to its three four-cylinder gasoline engines (2.0-liter TSI Gen 3 turbocharged EA888 engines) and the a 1.4-liter liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA.

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