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Harley’s electric moped stalled, so this 55 mph Chinese version ripped off the design

Electrek

But years later the Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer hasn’t shown us any more progress than a two-year-old prototype. That opened the door for others to try their hand at Harley’s design, and a Chinese motorbike manufacturer seems to have created a pretty decent copy of the design.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

Green Car Congress

Information includes safety belt usage status, if a vehicle is starting and stopping harshly, if a vehicle is being used outside of business operating hours, if a vehicle is being used outside of designated areas, and if excess idling and speeding is happening. Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc., Vehicle diagnostics.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

Green Car Congress

According to a 2006 study cited by the Administration, implementation of pending plans for the federally designated HSR corridors could result in an annual reduction of 6 billion pounds of CO 2 (2.7 Japan’s Shinkansen links most major cities at speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h).). Chicago Hub Network( Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities, St.

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