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Foton Motor and motorcycle leader Piaggio Group partner on development of light commercial vehicles; EVs to come

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Foton Motor and Piaggio Group signed the agreement for a joint development project for new light-duty commercial vehicle products in Italy. Foton Motor presently is integrating information technology and manufacturing technology and aiming to realize intelligent products, intelligent plants, and intelligent management.

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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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Volkswagen introduces Over-the-Air Updates for all ID. models

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Light, a light strip at the bottom of the windshield. It now gives the driver information that can provide intuitive support for energy-saving driving, and when driving with the automatic distance control system “Active Cruise Control” (ACC). The new update optimizes functions for security and comfort. customers.

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Letting in the Light

Electric Auto Association

Gerhardt had joined with Ed Benjamin of the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) to offer training programs—and certification— to aspiring ebike mechanics. Ten years later, 11 TEVA of NC members, representing 1 out of every 10 people in the chapter, had followed Gerhardt into becoming Certified Light EV Technical instructors.

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How the French Army has been testing electric bikes

Baua Electric

The second model tested by the military was a light electric motorcycle known as the LMX 161. for defined missions (transmission of information, delivery of equipment, infiltration/exfiltration, etc.).” for defined missions (transmission of information, delivery of equipment, infiltration/exfiltration, etc.).”

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Honda demonstrates smart intersection technology that enables vehicles to virtually see through and around buildings

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Four cameras mounted above the traffic lights at each corner of the intersection capture bird’s-eye-view video of surrounding vehicles and pedestrian traffic out to a 300-foot range.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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traffic management data such as information about temporary disruptions (roadworks) or events and strategic diversion recommendation accessible to navigation systems and to take this into account in route planning. Traffic light assistant. The lights transmit information about their switching sequences.

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