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Ford-owned Spin partners with Tortoise to bring remotely operated e-scooters to cities in N America & Europe in 2021

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This is the first time the technology will be launched with a robust, more stable three-wheeled e-scooter, which can better withstand different road conditions due to its enhanced suspension. Eventually, battery-depleted scooters will also automatically go to the nearest Spin Hub for charging.

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Volkswagen showcasing its micromobility offerings in Geneva with Streetmate and Cityskater electric scooters

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The concept scooter is light (143 lbs / 65 kg) and also has a particularly low center of gravity, as the lithium-ion battery is integrated into the floor structure. The battery has a rated capacity of 1.3 It can be fully recharged in two hours and 15 minutes at a charging station with a charging power of 500 watts.

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Power of One Solar Car Transits Ice Road to Tuktoyaktuk

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The creative force behind the project, Marcelo da Luz, drove the three-wheeled, non-heated solar car over terrain treacherous even for large semi-trucks. Towards the beginning of the trip, the solar car was able to reach speeds of 70 km/h (43 mph) traveling over smooth and wavy ice. Arriving in Tuktoyaktuk. Click to enlarge.

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Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

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will establish a North American headquarters, a research and development center and several manufacturing facilities to produce and market an entire product line of EVs and batteries. kW motor and offers either a 72V, 165Ah lead-acid battery (base option) or a 72V, 140Ah Li-polymer battery. It has a top speed of 35 mph (56 kph).

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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Offering good response when starting off, excellent acceleration and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), it is designed for the urban and suburban traffic of Europe’s large cities. Its Li-ion batteries give it a range of 130 km. This environmental strategy followed by the Marque also applies to its two- and three-wheeled vehicles.

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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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This subtopic seeks fuel-focused research on the facilitation or enhancement of advanced combustion regime engine operation– e.g., Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI), Low Temperature Combustion (LTC), etc. AOI 4: Develop Advanced Cells and Design Technology for Electric Drive Batteries. Li/air and Li/S systems.

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10 New EVs Racing into the Market in 2024

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Whether you’re in the market for high-performance vehicles, budget-friendly options for newcomers to the EV scene, or even a unique three-wheeled model, there’s something to suit everyone’s needs. 539 km.) The Q6 e-tron boasts an 800-volt architecture powered by a 93-kilowatt battery. hours using a level one charger.

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