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Uber Eats starts robot deliveries in Tokyo – ET Auto

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Uber Eats’ boxy robots have square headlights for eyes and three wheels on each side to navigate kerbs as they calculate routes on their own, using sensors to avoid pedestrians and other obstacles. mph) and with flashing lights around the lid, there’s a human operator on standby in case of trouble. .”

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Elio introduces Gen5 three-wheeler prototype at LA Auto Show

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Elio Motors introduced its three-wheeled P5 fifth-generation prototype at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With the new engine from IAV, the Elio is projected to go from 0-to-60 mph in 9.6 seconds, have a top speed of more than 100 mph and get up to 84 mpg on the highway. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Lightning Hybrids to Introduce Hydraulic Hybrid Sports Sedan at Denver Auto Show

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Colorado start-up Lightning Hybrids will unveil the prototype of its hydraulic hybrid four-seat sports sedan at the Denver Auto Show 1-5 April. The car will average 100 miles to the gallon and will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than six seconds. This will also mark the public debut for the hydraulic hybrid drivetrain.

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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

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In India, it’s an auto rickshaw. But whatever it’s called, these three-wheeled taxis have used their half-bike, half-wagon design to shuttle folks around cities for decades. At a top speed of around 35 km/h (22 mph), you’re not going to be taking this on any major roads. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Tesla Chief Designer takes Arcimoto’s FUV for a spin

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The FUV starts at $17,900 with a top speed of 75 mph and a 102 city mile range. Arcimoto’s vehicles are three-wheeled, with two wheels at the front and one at the rear. Arcimoto is available only on the West Coast and Florida at the moment, but the company hopes to bring it to more states soon.

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, We are literally trying to reinvent the auto industry, so why go the conventional route and rework someone else’s engine? Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 liter, 3-cylinder unit developed by IAV.

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Aptera delays 2e until 2010

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18, 2009) — In September 2008, when fledgling vehicle manufacturer Aptera named Paul Wilbur president and CEO, the 27-year Detroit auto executive set forth a series of financial goals and product deadlines. “Aptera’s production and delivery will be tied directly to funding,&# said Wilbur.

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