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SEAT takes first step towards micro-mobility strategy with electric eXS KickScooter powered by Segway

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The eXS is also equipped with front and rear LED lights, customizable ambient light, an LCD screen, cruise control and an anti-theft deterrent, and an additional battery can be connected to increase its range, which reaches a maximum of 45km, depending on conditions.

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Volkswagen starts pre-booking for ID.3 EV in Europe; ID.3 1ST special edition

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Light and bi-color exterior and interior design; and. 3 1 ST models with the Volkswagen dealer they prefer. 3 will be Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, France, the UK and Austria. All the versions will feature large wheel rims and comprehensive equipment: The ID.3 3 1 ST Plus with additional IQ.

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When They Electrified Christmas

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In much of the world, December is a month of twinkling lights. Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. But decorative lights aren't new. His tree now boasted 120 lights and more colors.

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Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

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Volkswagen is organizing the e-mobility weeks to inform politicians and policy-makers; journalists; dealers; fleet managers (70% of sales in Germany are to fleets); and the general public about present and future e-technologies and e-vehicles, as well as to make the case that, as one presenter put it: “ e-mobility is at the heart of Volkswagen ”.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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While Can-Am offers the smaller, cheaper, and lighter Ryker with powertrains sized at 600 and 900 cubic centimeters, the Spyder F3 and RT come with a liquid-cooled, 1,330cc Advanced Combustion Efficiency (ACE) inline-triple manufactured in Austria by the BRP-owned Rotax. However, you can almost build one of these vehicles à la carte.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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At levels ‘D2’, ‘D3’ and ‘B’, the deceleration via regenerative braking is so strong that in this case the brake lights automatically come on. When regenerative braking is used at level ‘D2’ or above the brake lights therefore automatically come on. Interested customers can order the wall box from their dealer. The e-Golf.