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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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Google to sponsor NASA Green Flight Challenge

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The CAFE Foundation announced that Google will sponsor the NASA Centennial Challenge flight competition known as the Green Flight Challenge (GFC). Competing aircraft must demonstrate at least 100 mph and 200 passenger mpg on a 200-mile flight. Most will be propelled by batteries and electric motors, some by bio-fuel or hybrid.

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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.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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kWh per mile, taking advantage of the powerful motor regeneration that returned electricity to the battery when coasting or braking. seconds from 50 to 70 mph, made passing Semi trucks and motorhomes a breeze. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves.

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Quicker charging, range to 320 miles, lower price

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The automaker has also substituted in a new in-house-designed motor unit and thermal changes that altogether will make top-performance versions quicker-accelerating than the Tesla Model Y Performance, it claims. Performance is much-improved thanks to the new rear motor. For instance, Ford quoted a 0-60 mph time of 6.3

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Green Flight Challenge to award total purse of $1.65M, funded by NASA

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From September 25 through October 1, electric and hybrid-powered aircraft teams will compete for the “ Green Flight Challenge (GFC) sponsored by Google ” at the Charles M. These will range from vertical takeoff personal aircraft, autonomous vehicles, fast prototyping equipment, advanced motors, propellers and more.

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Polestar 3 is already on sale with a massive $7,500 purchase incentive

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Both are powered by dual electric motors. Polestar 3 electric SUV (Source: Polestar) The base Long Range Dual Motor starts at $83,900 with up to 300 miles range. Polestar partnered with Google to power the infotainment with Android Auto OS. Polestar partnered with Google to power the infotainment with Android Auto OS.