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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

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The city of Houston is set to receive the first Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Buy America-compliant mid-size autonomous bus in the US. Jointly developed by Phoenix Motorcars and EasyMile , the EZ Zeus self-driving bus will be deployed in real-life traffic conditions.

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Mercedes unveils electric all-wheel drive Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 show car; CCS charging up to 350 kW

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This not only allows performance characteristics typical of a sports car—acceleration from 0‑100 km/h in under four seconds, top speed electronically governed at 250 km/h / 155 mph—but also a range of more than 500 kilometers according to the NEDC (more than 200 miles according to EPA). Earlier post.).

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Super73 RX electric motorbike $3,000, Renogy Phoenix Elite power station now $250, and more

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Headlining today’s best deals is a return of the Super73 RX Electric Motorbike to its all-time $3,000 low , along with the standard R model at $2,799. The big difference between it and its predecessor, the standard R model , is the lack of these extra features/add-ons. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Lectric XPress e-bike launched as $999 torque sensor commuter electric bike

Baua Electric

In what should no longer come as a surprise to anyone, Phoenix-based Lectric Ebikes has done it again. Both models top out at Class 3 speeds of 28 mph (45 km/h), use a trigger-style thumb throttle, and feature a torque sensor. The Lectric XPress follows the best-selling Lectric XP 3.0

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Simulating EVE-Ai™ Velocity Recommendations Module: Tesla Model S P70D in Urban/Highway Drive Cycle

Electra Vehicles

The original driving data was collected from a mixed urban/highway drive in Phoenix, AZ, USA with a total driving distance of 92.69 It should be noted that the user in the original driving data routinely traveled up to 90 mph (144.84 The same Tesla model averages 310 Wh/mile on a standard EPA urban/highway drive cycle.

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Lilium teams with Collins Aerospace to build new inceptor system for eVTOL jet

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As part of the supplier agreement, Collins Aerospace, with its extensive experience in developing and certifying inceptors for commercial jets, will certify the Lilium Jet’s inceptors to commercial aviation standards. The target cruise speed at sea level will be up to: 155 mph / 250 km/h.

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Lectric is set to release their first Trike: Here’s why it’s a big deal

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Lectric eBikes, the Phoenix-based electric bike manufacturer known for delivering high-quality, fully assembled bikes at low cost, has a new budget-friendly e-bike on the way. Most Lectric riders are over 65 and may have health-related issues preventing them from riding a standard two-wheel bike. reaching 60 miles on a single charge.

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