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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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In his CES talk, Fields said that rapidly advancing connectivity; software and sensor technology; and big data were the enablers behind the Smart Mobility projects—eight in North America, nine in Europe and Africa, seven in Asia and one in South America. Rapid Recharge & Share, Dearborn. Data Driven Healthcare, Africa.

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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

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Recharging a battery can take 5-8 hours, but costs only a few cents a day. Safe places to park and recharge are also needed. Advertising info Legal disclaimer Accessibility Privacy policy Terms & Conditions Help. Typically, an electric bike can run for 30-50 kilometres (20-30 miles) between charges. All rights reserved.

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My journey to and on the Mauritanian Iron Ore Train

Plug Me In

I could almost taste Africa in the air, tajines everywhere you looked. A bus took me to Tarifa, and after a quick check-in, I was on the ferry crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, and just 36 hours after leaving Amsterdam, I was in Africa, a whole new world waiting to be discovered. Quick dinner, check.