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Aurora enters long-term, global, strategic collaboration with Toyota and Denso for self-driving cars at scale

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Autonomous driving software company Aurora has entered a long-term, global, and strategic collaboration with Toyota and Denso, one of the largest global manufacturers and tier-one automotive suppliers, respectively, to build and globally deploy self-driving cars at scale. —Chris Urmson, Aurora CEO. Earlier post.).

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Designed to meet increased demand for retail e-bikes globally, a market projected to reach $23 billion by 2023 (source: Deloitte) and that grew 157% year over year in sales in the US in 2020 (source: QYResearch), the Bird Bike provides consumers with an electric vehicle to reduce reliance on gas-powered vehicles.

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GM launches BrightDrop: first-to-last-mile electric ecosystem for goods & services

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BrightDrop was born out of GM’s Global Innovation organization and joins the lineup of other recently launched Global Innovation startups, such as OnStar Insurance, OnStar Guardian and GM Defense. EP1 features and benefits include: Built-in electric hub motors with adjustable speed up to 3 mph depending on operator’s walking pace.

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Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

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The diesel-electric locomotive is uniquely designed based on Siemens’ global rail expertise with input from US passenger rail operators. The lighter weight of these locomotives ensures the ability to safely operate the locomotives at speeds of up to 125 mph (201 km/h) more efficiently, requiring less maintenance.

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Lightning Systems accepting orders for LightningElectric battery-electric upfit for Ford Transit; price and specs

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Maximum Speed 55 mph (electronically limited). Options DC Fast Charge (50kW) Analytics (predictive maintenance, route scoring, range analysis, driver behavior, geofencing) Extended warranty up to 8 years Upgraded 12V battery system doubling capacity to support additional accessories. 2,000 – 3,000 lbs.

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World’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm beats expectations in the face of extreme storms

Baua Electric

It’s a joint venture between Spanish renewable company EDPR, global energy firm ENGIE, Spanish energy firm Repsol, and California-headquartered floating offshore wind firm Principle Power. The floating wind farm weathered wave heights of 20 meters (66 feet) and wind gusts up to 139 km/hr (86 mph).

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Two e-Bikes to Consider for the Post-Pandemic Commute

Cars That Think

Industry leaders have grown bold in the wake of a pandemic boom that boosted global electric bike sales by 190 percent through the summer of 2020. It can still hit a maximum electric-assist speed of 45 kilometers per hour (28 mph) but is manageable from a stop. Low-maintenance design does have a downside: price.