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Yadea launches Z3 electric scooter with connectivity app

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China-based Yadea has launched its Z3 electric scooter, initially into 15 countries including China, Germany, Korea, and Colombia. Self-diagnosed results are available as a 3D image and recommended maintenance shops will be displayed on the mobile phone. Starting price is US$3,388. With a weight of 9.6

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Fairbanks Morse Engine and Achates Power team up on opposed-piston engines

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The Fairbanks Morse Model 38 opposed-piston engine was designed and developed for a wide array of electrical power generation and heavy industrial applications. When equipped with Enviro-Design technology, Fairbanks Morse engines utilize pre-combustion chambers to reduce the quantity of pilot diesel fuel required for ignition.

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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

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A team of students from the University of Florida , in Gainesville, designed a computer mouse for those whose hands or arms have an abnormality, so they could more easily play games. The projects include a recycling center to reduce plastic waste at Ankole Institute, in southwestern Uganda.

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This bike was specifically designed to bring transportation to low-income, rural areas

Baua Electric

But it’s got something that most bikes these days lack: an extreme ruggedness and cost-effective design that helps it last as long as possible while serving as many people as possible for as little cost as possible. Our trained mechanics ensure that riders have ongoing access to local, quality maintenance,” explained the WBR.