German automaker BMW has unveiled the series version of its new electric vehicle, the BMW i3 simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing. The new EV is powered by an electric drive-train that generates an output of 170hp and peak ...
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The BMW i3 has been officially revealed at simultaneous unveilings in Beijing, London and New York. The i3 is the first electric vehicle from the BMW Group, and the German manufacturer claims it is also the world’s first premium car ...
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Italian transmission manufacturer Oerlikon Graziano has introduced a new 4-Speed Electric Drive (4SED) transmission for electric and hybrid vehicle customers around Europe. Based on the manufacturer's original eDCT, the 4SED uses two ...
The Infiniti Q50 will feature technology allowing it to welcome its driver aboard by name, display images of their family and friends and adjust the seating position, climate and other settings to suit their preferences. Infiniti’s ...
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The Mercedes-Benz E300 Hybrid has arrived in Australia, giving local luxury buyers the chance to get behind the wheel of the country’s first diesel-electric hybrid. Starting at $108,900, the Mercedes-Benz E300 Hybrid sits $10K above ...
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The first images of the BMW i3 production car have leaked ahead of its three-part world premiere next week. Taking significant inspiration from the i3 concept car first seen at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show, the production BMW i3 features ...
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The Renault Fluence ZE will die a premature death following the announcement earlier this year that the Better Place battery swap company was dissolved. Renault Australia MD Justin Hocevar confirmed that the local arm of the French brand ...
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Renault Australia will import the Renault Kangoo ZE all-electric small van next year, but on a trial-only basis. Speaking at the national launch of the facelifted Renault Megane range, managing director Justin Hocevar, confirmed that ...
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A new portable charging pavilion due to launch before the end of the year has debuted alongside the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid. Commissioned by Volvo Italy, the Pure Tension Volvo V60 Pavilion is a lightweight, “rapidly ...
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A Mini hybrid is a production possibility and insiders have revealed such a model would be of interest for the local market. Speaking at the recent launch of the Paceman and Countryman JCW models, a Mini source said a hybrid powertrain ...
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Diamond turning is an important process that is used in creating precision elements through diamond-tipped lathes and various other machine tools. Multiple lathes are used which are controlled by computers. However, diamond-tipped lathes ...
A mysterious McLaren P1 prototype has been spotted undergoing high-speed testing at the Nurburgring in Germany, fuelling speculation the British supercar maker is working on a more potent version of its upcoming flagship model. ...
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US based electric automotive parts manufacturer UQM Technologies has signed a three year electric propulsion systems supply contract with the Boulder Electric Vehicle (BEV). Under the deal, the manufacturer will deliver electric motors ...
An electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike, is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor which can be used for propulsion. There are a great variety of different types of e-bikes available worldwide, from e-bikes that only have a small ...
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E-bikes are classed according to the power that their electric motor can deliver and the control system, i.e. when and how the power from the motor is applied. Also the classification of e-bikes is complicated as much of the definition is ...
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