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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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Despite having seen them around for years, they were models I had long assumed would be marginally better than the atrocious three-wheeled motorcycles offered by Harley-Davidson. Can-Am’s three-wheeled products turned out to be some of the best touring vehicles I’ve ever ridden sans air conditioning.

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“Never Charge EV” -1000 km Range Aptera Solar Car

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The company aims to eliminate the stratification in the EV sector by building affordable solar-powered Electric cars. The vehicle will have motors built into the wheels for conserving space and weight. Its front-wheel-drive car can go from zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds, while its three-wheel-drive car takes 3.5

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Renault features production version of ZOE, Twizy EV at Geneva

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Top speed is 135 km/h (84 mph). Well-to-wheel CO 2 emissions for ZOE depend on the energy-generation mix of each country. In addition to its compact size, attractive styling and affordable price tag, it showcases Renault’s technological excellence when it comes to electric vehicles. Maximum torque in 220 N·m (162 lb-ft).

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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Off-road vehicles, motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicles, neighborhood electric vehicles, low-speed vehicles, medium-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles and other non-conventional passenger vehicles are not desired and will be deemed nonresponsive to this announcement. Subtopic 6B: Enabling Technologies for Engine and Powertrain Systems.

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