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US Army, Lockheed Martin complete 2nd autonomous convoy demo; more vehicles, higher speeds

Green Car Congress

Hood, Texas, in January 2014, where three unmanned military trucks negotiated oncoming traffic, followed rules of the road, recognized pedestrians and avoided various obstacles at speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h) in an urban environment. The AMAS common appliqué kit consists of the bi-wire active safety kit and the autonomy kit.

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The best electric bicycle conversion kits

Green Authority

Electric bicycles are getting more popular, and if there’s something in you that wants to turn your conventional bike into an ebike, don’t worry because all it takes is to find the best electric bicycle conversion kit. These conversion kits work just like how you turn traditional skateboards into electric skateboards using conversion kits.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Green Car Congress

kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum EV speed is up to 62 mph. A key goal for development of the Prius Plug-in was to deliver the optimal balance of performance, range, economy, packaging and affordable price.

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Review: The CLIP e-bike conversion kit refreshes century-old tech into a new modern design

Baua Electric

One growing aspect that many are trying to find solutions to in the modern world is how to get to all our daily appointments – work, school, social events – in the most affordable and environmentally conscious way. Solution: conversion kits, like the CLIP , which boasts the title of “the world’s first & only plug-and-play e-bike upgrade.”

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

Cars That Think

While powerful "Class 3" models especially are trying the patience of pedestrians in crowded cities like New York, with blazing assisted speeds approaching 30 mph, e-bikes are now front-and-center in discussions of future urban mobility. Hub motors are relatively affordable, low-maintenance, mass produced by the millions.

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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 review: An affordable Brose mid-drive e-bike for the common man!

Baua Electric

The company has always sought to provide most of what you can get from higher-priced electric bike models, yet at a much more affordable price. As a Class 3 e-bike, it can hit speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h), which is the maximum legal limit for e-bikes in most jurisdictions in the US. Don’t believe me?

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The Tamiya Wild One Max: Big Toys for Big Boys

The Truth About Cars

For many, Tamiya kits served as a precursor to full-size vehicle projects that would be attempted in adulthood. Rather than building smaller versions of rare vehicles that auction for millions of dollars, the business is now building a big version of an affordable remote-controlled toy just about everyone is familiar with.

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