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Michigan State University introduces electric autonomous bus through collaboration with state, Karsan and ADASTEC

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During testing, the bus will be traveling at 15 mph; this will increase to 25 mph once fully deployed in 2022. The new Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK bus will complement MSU Mobility’s efforts to test, validate and research all areas of mobility via its connected ecosystem, featuring 8.1 The bus’s 2.5-mile

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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Lexus has introduced the new Lexus NX compact utility, first unveiled in Beijing ( earlier post ) to North America. To keep the engine oil clean, the intake system creates a syphon which draws carbon vapors away from the crankcase allowing for 10,000 miles between oil changes similar to aspirated engines. 2015 Lexus NX 300h.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. The all-new 1.5-liter The all-new 1.5-liter

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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). 5 Pro Performance is projected to be 520 km (323 miles), while the ID.5 5 GTX supports 480 km (298 miles), both on the WLTP. The dual-motor all-wheel drive of the ID.5 Range for the ID.5 5 Pro Performance.

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RøhneSelmer in Norway places early repeat order for 100 more Transit Connect Electric vans

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that its Norwegian Ford dealership, RøhneSelmer, has signed an order for an additional 100 Transit Connect Electric vans. We sold 50 Transit Connect Electric vans before the first unit was delivered to us and we’re confident we’ll sell many, many more the remainder of this year and beyond.

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Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation to Assemble Zero-Emission Commercial Trucks in North America

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The company will assemble and market all-electric zero-emission commercial vehicles in North America, and said it will initially focus its production on battery-electric-powered vehicles for depot-based route delivery fleets. SEV US Corp will begin production using chassis from multiple vehicle manufacturers.

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NIU launches two new ultra low-cost electric scooters in the US

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mph), and maximum ranges on a charge of 29 km (18 miles). Both scooters use NIU’s smart app that includes connected features like anti-theft provided by a built-in GPS tracker. Despite the unique monikers and prices, both of NIU’s new electric scooters feature largely similar specs. The scooters ride on 9″x2.3″