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Navigant forecasts modest global annual sales growth of e-bicycles, reaching 40.3M units in 2023

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In a new report , Navigant Research forecasts that global annual sales of e-bicycles will grow modestly from 31.7 Navigant forecasts faster growth for North America, Western Europe, and Latin America (6.8%, 12.3%, and 9.5% China Electric (Battery) Forecasts Personal Transit' million units in 2014 to 40.3 million by 2023.

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Mercedes-Benz integrates iPhone and Siri into user experience of new A-Class

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Via a new “Digital DriveStyle App”, developed in-house, together with the “Drive Kit Plus for the Apple iPhone”, drivers can now access all the key content of their iPhone through the in-vehicle display and enjoy safe and convenient operation of the device via the Controller on the center armrest.

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German project exploring integration of electromobility with transport services

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communities or municipalities), the number of persons, and mobility behavior, the system is intended to determine whether and under which conditions electric mobility is reasonable. The required investments, infrastructures, utilization, and economic efficiency of e-mobility solutions can be forecast for nearly any environment.

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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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Biosignals, Robotics, and Rehabilitation

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This cautious approach sought to spare them unnecessary hospital exposure, allowing in-person visits only for those in the throes of grave symptoms. This crystal ball aimed to forecast outcomes ranging from in-hospital mortality to intensive care unit admissions or intubations. “In

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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For years now, inventors and sellers of electric car conversion kits have been blasting traditional automakers for not providing the 100 m.p.g. The consulting firm CSM Worldwide, based in Northville, forecasts that North America will be making just 267,000 by then. The 100 m.p.g. And Brights IDEA will still be about two years away.

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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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Personalized light. It is conceivable that in the near future, consumables—such as windshield wiper blades—or other kinds of personal items could not only be ordered from the car, but also delivered to it using a “Drop Box” that is accessible from the outside. Don’t forget anything.

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