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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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The initial step is the creation of 25 mobility experiments across the globe designed to help change the way the world moves. Ford engineers are working with HP to track the driving habits of 100 vehicles used nationwide by HP employees for work and personal commuting. Info Cycle, Palo Alto, California.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

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These four main kits are now joined by the all-new Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten (“Modular Electric Drive kit”, or MEB), being developed by the Volkswagen brand. It shows that we have four core innovations: smart sustainability, automated driving, intuitive interaction and personalized connectivity. Earlier post.)

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An E-mail from Azure Dynamics about the DMOC445

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I recently sent off an e-mail to Azure Dynamics, the maker of the DMOC445 AC motor controller in the 914 kit. Beth Silverman, the support person, has been very quick to respond with whatever information she can provide from the controller designers. Thanks for the info on the SPEEDO_BUF output on the controller.

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

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The first vehicle based on the all-new Modular Electric Platform (MEB) designed specifically for plug-in vehicles, the BUDD-e with its 101 kWh battery pack offers a range of up to 373 miles (600 km) based on the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), or up to 233 miles (375 km) based on EPA drive cycle) miles. Drive, control, consume.

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Volkswagen unveils BUDD-e electric van concept at CES; first VW based on new Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB)

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Equipped with a 101 kWh battery pack supporting a range of up to 373 miles (600 km) on the NEDC, the BUDD-e concept is the first vehicle based on Volkswagen’s new Modular Electric Platform (MEB) designed specifically for plug-in vehicles. Due to its generous width, relatively long wheelbase (124.1

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Road Rally Review: Driving a Volkswagen ID. Buzz for 5,000 miles through Europe

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The van included a small compressor and tire slime, and we carried the optional lug wrench, jack, and we supplied our own tire patch kit. Buzz was easy to juice up with useful info provided on the center screen. It design looked premium and modern despite lots of hard plastic. The brilliant display was easy to read and helpful.

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Volkswagen unveils I.D. EV concept; 1st MEB-based vehicle, to launch in 2020; up to 373 miles

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will be the first Volkswagen built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). is being designed with the intention of it being a high-volume model, and is expected to make a decisive contribution towards this ramp-up of e-mobility. The design, with its organically shaped surfaces and gentle radii, emphasizes the impression of space.

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