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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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unveiled the Rasa, a road-legal engineering prototype of its first two-seater hydrogen fuel cell road car, built for full European type approval. The result is a range of up to 300 miles (483 kg) on 1.5kg of hydrogen and a top speed of 60 mph. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.) Supported by a £2-million (US$2.9-million)

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The size of Washington State’s largest wind farm just got cut by 50%

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The original plan was for the project to feature 244 wind turbines across 24 miles of hills, and three solar farms over 5,447 acres south of the Tri-Cities, near the Oregon border. But Horse Heaven has been stuck at the permitting stage with the seven-person Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) for the last three years.

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Opinion: Will Self-Driving Cars Eventually Repossess Themselves?

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New Technology Raises New Legal Questions. Remote starters do exist, but they typically have ranges of less than a mile , which is likely too short for most repo situations. Legal Considerations. Even if the technology existed for autonomous repossession to be possible, there would be a few legal considerations.

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Audi combines e-scooter with skateboard

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miles) is achieved through recuperation when the e-scooter brakes, i.e. it recovers kinetic energy. The Audi e-tron Scooter is fitted with the legally required LED lights: a headlight, daytime running light, rear light and brake light. Riders accelerate and brake by means of a twist grip. The range of 20 kilometers (12.5

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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

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And with COVID-19 concerns driving some commuters to avoid public transit , personal two-wheelers should experience a boom in the next few years. You can personalize your ride by choosing one of seven colors, including Guards Red, Old English White and Powder Blue. It’s Got the Looks. The Zapp will be looking for new homes in the U.S.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The M Hybrid button on the center console is used to select one of three operating modes, including an ELECTRIC setting for cruising with zero local emissions at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph) and over a maximum distance of 82 – 88 km (51 – 55 miles) in the WLTP cycle. kWh of usable energy.

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A Waymo robotaxi hit a cyclist in San Francisco – here’s what happened

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Electrek’s Take We don’t have particulars yet about why the vehicle didn’t register the cyclist, who presumably was legally traversing the intersection and minding their business before getting creepily rammed by a driverless car. It also is looking to expand to Austin. Get started today! FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.