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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

Green Car Congress

At launch, 200 connected eScooters will be available in the Berlin neighborhoods of Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, and Kreuzberg. The eScooters have a range of around 100 kilometers (62 miles). The service is accessed via an accompanying app; the intuitive interface makes it simple to find, book, and pay for a scooter.

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5 New Hotels Where the Past Meets the Present

Baua Electric

Near the Massif de l’Estérel mountain range, the property opened this month with 44 rooms and suites, some in the castle and others in villas. Strategic planning taking place nowadays involves when to book an appointment at the hotel’s spa, which spans four floors.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

Cars That Think

When a Nimble is deployed, users can conduct video and voice chats, stream videos, share files, build and run e-learning courses and websites, create shared spreadsheets and documents, read e-books, play games, and more, completely offline. “If VPUU works to transform low-income neighborhoods into safer, more sustainable communities.

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

Green Car Congress

Listening to a book on tape rated mild distraction at 1.7. mile route in Salt Lake City’s Avenues neighborhood as they used voice-commands to dial numbers, call contacts and tune the radio using in-car systems, and to dial numbers, call contacts, choose music and text using smartphones. moderate distraction. high distraction.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

Thomas is only 18 miles long, so range anxiety is not an issue. I was at a trade fair and I saw this little neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV). There was no NEV legislation on the books that made it legal,” White said. “I The LEAF is the perfect island car,” White continued, noting that St.

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Cupcake A.T.M.s and Fire Pits: What You Love at the Airport

Baua Electric

Read a book, catch a movie Some airports offer a dose of art, music and literature. Sometimes I look at their books, sometimes not, but it’s a part of the airport that never feels rushed.” Here’s a list that might make your next layover actually enjoyable. Linda Norris, of Treadwell, N.Y., Norris, 68.

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On the World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Thrills and Space to Chill

Baua Electric

Space The ship has the feel of a city, with eight distinct “neighborhoods.” All can be reserved on the app; for popular attractions like the Crown’s Edge it’s helpful to book ahead because places fill up fast. Excursions ranged from a hike up Mount Liamuiga to a food-and-rum tour, with prices from $39 to $249. to $115 per day.

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