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BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo e-bike and e-scooter

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The BMW Group has presented a number of innovative micromobility solutions to the public in the past, including the BMW Motorrad X2City, the Personal Mover Concept and the BMW Vision E³ Way elevated road concept. Concept DYNAMIC CARGO. The rear section remains stable through all corners without tilting towards the road.

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Batteries included: Electric Morgan Super3 concept previews British brand’s electric dream

EV Central

Morgan Motor Company has rolled out a new concept for an all-electric sports car based on its second-generation Morgan Super3. Called the Morgan XP-1, the new battery-electric concept is said to preview the small British firm’s latest EV tech, rather than pave the way for a zero-emission three-wheeler Morgan.

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E-Motor Enables Chain-Free Bike-by-Wire

Cars That Think

German manufacturer Schaeffler sees an opportunity: it is introducing a new generator at the heart of a smart drivetrain concept that some observers are calling bike-by-wire. The partners had a prototype on display in Munich (and the previous week at Eurobike) with a robust cargo three-wheel e-bike made by Bayk.

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

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Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, —Paul Elio, President and CEO of Elio Motors. As in the standard tappet, valve lash adjustment can be by hydraulic or mechanical means.

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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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Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. Such engines may incorporate novel thermodynamic cycles, but should not simply involve regurgitation of existing concepts (e.g., Click to enlarge. Miller Cycle). approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty).

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2019 Nissan Altima features VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, AWD, ProPILOT Assist

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Altimas equipped with the VC-Turbo (SR VC-Turbo and Platinum VC-Turbo grades) include a meter in the standard 7.0-inch liter VC-Turbo engine is projected to have a double-digit percentage increase in highway mpg for the front-wheel drive models. —José Muñoz, chief performance officer, Nissan Motor Co., New standard 2.5-liter

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