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Texas-based MOD Bikes launches 28 MPH full suspension adventure e-bike

Baua Electric

The new e-bike features MOD’s new electrical system, including a 750W rear hub motor that allows the bike to reach a peak of 28 mph (45 km/h), though it can be electronically limited to slower speeds if riders desire. With a full-suspension ride that feels like a sporty mountain bike, pedaling is a big part of the fun.

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eVTOL company Vertical Aerospace logs up to 1,000 pre-orders valued at up to $4B

Green Car Congress

Vertical Aerospace, developer of the VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft ( earlier post ), announced investments from American Airlines, Avolon, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, who have invested in the PIPE and are part of Vertical’s strategic partner ecosystem; Microsoft’s M12, 40 North and Rocket Internet SE have also invested in the business.

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Michelin's Sustainability Efforts Might Just Be, Well, Sustainable

The Truth About Cars

As fun as my ride in the Lucid was, it was a small part of a larger event put on by tire maker Michelin – one meant to give assembled media and analysts insight into the company’s sustainability plans. But normally I try to follow the same rule used for swimming – wait until 30 minutes after eating. Even in the Explorer.

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Lucid Air Dream Edition gets an in-depth review and speedy test drive at the hands of Jay Leno

Teslarati

Then came the fun part: driving the Lucid Air Dream Edition. Leno has driven many of the world’s most unique vehicles, but his narrative of the Air was definitely positive. Rawlinson says the Air Dream Edition was not geared for a world-record 0-60 MPH time, although it stands at a lightning-quick 2.4

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Mitsubishi launches new electric Fuso in Hong Kong

Baua Electric

Mitsubishi Fuso left the US market in 2020 , but before it did the company spent the better part of two decades at or near the top of the American medium-duty box truck market. 172 peak hp) e-axle capable of pushing the boxy truck to an electronically-controlled top speed of 55 mph.

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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

Baua Electric

Hovercrafts are the platypus of the transportation world, borrowing parts and principles from wildly divergent sources and mashing them together into something that physically functions but rarely looks very attractive. But compared to the usual hovercrafts we see, it is definitely more eye-catching!

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Ride1Up slashes Prodigy price to cheapest Brose e-bike in history amid overstock

Baua Electric

Now with the new clearance pricing starting at US $1,495 , the 28 mph (45 km/h) commuter e-bikes are even more attractive. You’ll definitely want to check out the video below, but the TL;DW version is that the company uses cascading quality control methods, including the cataloging of all major components on the bike.

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