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Solaris delivers electric school bus; Kangaroo program

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iGW (the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management) as part of the “Kangaroo: A Safe and Environmentally Friendly Way to School” program. The bus is fully adapted to transport disabled persons. Students are able to recharge their electric devices using dual USB ports placed on the side walls of the bus.

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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

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With simple, smooth lightweight composite panels and rear arm, as well as an in-wheel motor, the NAWA Racer adds a modern twist to its classic appearance. NAWA Racer will also emphasize customization, with a variety of methods to personalize and future-proof its eye-catching appearance.

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Never Recharge Your Consumer Electronics Again?

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And if we could reduce or eliminate that problem, how would that actually influence the development of mobile and wearable tech beyond just not having to recharge as often? And now, we use the electrons to light the lamp or a motor or whatever we do with it. We have zero emissions to air and water. Fili: Yeah.

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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. The plug-in hybrid system.

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Honda and Ford separately launching smart home demos

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American Honda Motor Co., will create the Honda Smart Home US, a showcase that demonstrates Honda’s vision for sustainable, zero-carbon living and personal mobility, including the use of solar power to charge a Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicle. model home in San Marcos, Calif., and potentially in additional KB Home markets.

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Bionic Hand Gives Amputees Sense of Touch

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That was the first time he had met a person with a limb difference. The Ability Hand contains six motors housed in a carbon fiber casing. Its battery recharges in an hour, the company says. The Ability Hand is also water-resistant, Akhtar says. Most prosthetic hands weigh about 20 percent more, Akhtar says.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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The Hybrid Synergy Drive system in the Prius v uses two high-output motors, one 60 kW (80 hp) unit that mainly works to power the compact, lightweight transaxle and another smaller motor that mainly works as the electric power source. Maximum motor drive voltage is 650 volts DC. Hybrid Synergy Drive. Connectivity.

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