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I bought Harley’s new electric motorcycle. Delivery was a hot mess, but still awesome

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LiveWire, the all-electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, is shaping itself into a force to be reckoned with in the still-evolving electric motorcycle industry. And I got to experience all of it as the proud new owner of a shiny indigo LiveWire S2 Del Mar Launch Edition electric motorcycle.

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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

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When the driver releases the accelerator, the generator transforms the kinetic energy into electricity to be stored in the 48V battery. In addition, the stored energy can be used to provide additional drive power when it is fed back to the 48V starter-generator. 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.

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Honda begins European demonstration program of EV-neo electric scooter

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The portable regular charger can be stored under the seat and provides 100% charging from empty in about 3.5 The EV-neo has a range of 34 km (21 miles) at 30 km/h (19 mph) on level ground. hours at 25°C. We are delighted to bring Honda’s EV technology to Europe for the first time. The base price is ¥454,650 (US$5,627).

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BMW presents two concept electric two-wheelers at IAA Mobility: BMW i Vision AMBY and BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY

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BMW is presenting two concept electric two-wheelers at IAA Mobility: BMW i Vision AMBY , a high-speed pedelec and BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY, combining the benefits of a motorcycle with those of a bicycle. The speed modes available to the rider are stored on a smartphone app. 28/ 37 mph]) and corresponding insurance cover.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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Once the speed exceeds approximately 80 km/h (50 mph) or under strong acceleration, the engine cuts in automatically. Top speed is limited to around 130 km/h (81 mph), while the all-electric range is some 38 kilometres. Under normal loads, the vehicle initially sets off purely on electric power. l/100 km/26.7-28.3 Click to enlarge.

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Honda Motocompacto Review - Wait! That Isn’t A Car!

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After all, the company came here first as a purveyor of small, friendly motorcycles long before four-wheelers entered the chat. The maximum speed is 15 mph. Mode 2, on the other hand, bumps top speed to 15 mph and lets the motor get you moving from a standstill. It’s packed with a charger that will recharge the scooter in 3.5

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UK Awards 24M to 6 Low Carbon Vehicle Projects

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The suppliers in the VIPER project will develop new technologies to harness, manage and store the heat energy and integrate these into a practical demonstrator with two of the biggest vehicle manufacturers in the UK. Minimum top speed: 60 mph. VIPER will show how a reduction in CO 2 emissions of 4.5%