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NTU to trial Singapore’s first driverless vehicle

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In a partnership between Nanyang Technological University (NTU), JTC Corporation and Induct Technologies, and supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), an autonomous electric shuttle manufactured by Induct will run a 2 km (1.2-mile) mile) between NTU and JTC CleanTech Park. Click to enlarge.

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Alstom invests €14M in electric autonomous shuttle company EasyMile

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It is based in Toulouse, Singapore and Denver (USA) and employs today 60 employees. An LiFePOsub 4 battery provides up to 14 hours of operation with a maximum speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) and a cruising speed of 20 km/h (12.4 The EZ10 is manufactured by French light weight automobile maker Ligier.

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Report: Michelin Airless Tires See Alleged Breakthrough

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However, Michelin just managed to produce a set it says has been tested at 130 mph that it believes could be ideal for law-enforcement applications. But the Uptis (Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System) model has since been tested on regular passenger vehicles at speeds of up to 130 mph.

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Schaeffler shows micro-mobility bio-hybrid concept; 4-wheel pedelec with roof

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mph) with a minimum range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), the driver of what Schaeffler calls a “bio-hybrid” can travel in a sporty and comfortable manner. Cities such as London, Paris and Singapore are already investing hundreds of millions in the development of cycle tracks.

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Continental calls for market-based adaptation of the legal framework to support autonomous driving

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By contrast, countries that have not yet ratified the Convention include England, Spain, the USA, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, and Singapore. According to this regulation, automated steering is currently only permitted up to a speed of as high as 10 km/h (6.2

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Toho Tenax’s prepreg helps to cut 1.1MW Tajima Rimac electric racer’s weight

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seconds, with 200 km/h (124 mph) coming in 5.4 Top speed is 270 km/h (168 mph). The tire supplier—Giti Tire (Singapore)—is providing dedicated tires tuned and developed for the high power output of 1.1MW. With a curb weight of 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs), the racer accelerates from 0-100 km/h in a blistering 2.2

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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The new top-of-the-line gasoline model, which was designed specifically for markets such as the United States, Canada and China accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Two rotors inside the supercharger spin at more than 20,000 rpm.

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