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How the French Army has been testing electric bikes

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The first model, an LMX 56, is a type of e-bike commonly referred to as a speed pedelec in France, similar to class 3 e-bikes in the US that can reach 28 mph (45 km/h). The second model tested by the military was a light electric motorcycle known as the LMX 161.

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What does WLTP mean? A Beginner’s Guide to EV Terminology

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The added ‘B’ is simply a reference to the battery that powers an EV. For reference, a Jeep Wrangler has a drag co-efficient of 0.454 – one of the highest values of any production vehicle. LCV : Light Commercial Vehicle. Often used as a substitute to reference car makers within the automotive industry.

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Husqvarna’s new electric demolition robot will smash up your house

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Best known around these parts for their electric lawnmowing robots and motorcycle/scooter concepts , Husqvarna has a long tradition in the construction space, and the DXR 95 represents the fifth such demolition robot introduced by the company in recent years. do help with that.

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Lexus Brings Hybrid Bicycle Concept to the UK

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It is equipped with an electric eight-speed Shimano internal gear system, which references the eight-speed shift-by-wire automatic transmission of Lexus’s LS 600h limousine. The carbon fibre construction shares the same light-but-strong composite materials technology that was used on Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP-winning motorcycle.

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NHTSA awards Virginia Tech Transportation Institute $1M for V2V framework project

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NHTSA announced its intention to pursue a mandate of this technology in light vehicles in an effort to improve highway safety, prevent crashes, and help alleviate congestion, among other potential benefits. Focus will be placed on the communication’s format, visual or audible, and the order and timing of such messages.

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2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

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Available technologies include Blind Spot Detection plus rear cross-traffic alert and frontal collision warning, as well as Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), turn signal, and LED Daytime Running Lights. Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights are now available. Blind Spot Detection.

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Vehicles include light, heavy and transit vehicles.