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I yeeted an electric bicycle battery into a tub of water to see what happens

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That’s right, I chucked an e-bike battery from the new Velotric Discover 2 into a tub full of water just for the hell of it. But water ingress into e-bike batteries is a leading cause of the still-rare fires we tend to see on the news, and so improving waterproofing of batteries is critical. I mean, it wasn’t purely without cause.

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U-M, Ford open robotics complex to accelerate future of advanced, more equitable robotics and mobility

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As Ford continues the most profound transformation in our history with electrification, connectivity and automation, advancing our collaboration with the University of Michigan will help us accelerate superior experiences for our customers while modernizing our business. New labs enabling this include: The Ronald D. and Regina C.

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Mercedes-Benz upgrades eVito Tourer electric van

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The top speeds are 140 km/h (87 mph) with standard and 160 km/h (99 mph) with special equipment. The Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer comes standard with a water-cooled on-board charger with alternating current with an output of 11 kW. This means that it is also prepared for AC charging at home or public charging stations.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips. Safety certified and IP65+ water resistant battery increases security and safety. Bluetooth connectivity with the Bird app helps Bird Bike owners easily turn on and off vehicle lights, view battery range and miles ridden. Radius CX7 mechanical disc braking.

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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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With the water-cooled intercooler keeping turbo temperatures down, the V6 engine improves on the outgoing V8 engine in every way. Although the electric motor does the bulk of the work at lower speeds, once above 18 mph the gasoline engine is constantly in operation for excellent performance in the mid- and high-speed range.

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AAA study finds automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance performance can be impeded by rain

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During closed course testing, AAA simulated rainfall and found that test vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) traveling at 35 mph collided with a stopped vehicle one third (33%) of the time. In aggregate, testing conducted at 25 mph resulted in a collision for 17% of test runs.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), hydrogen offers considerable potential as a future energy source in connection with global energy transition activities.

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