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Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 shows increasing demand for semi-autonomous driving technologies in Europe

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European drivers are showing an increasing appetite for semi-autonomous driving technologies, according to a new Ford Motor Company study on buying trends in Europe. Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 , a study of new car buying habits in 22 countries across Europe, highlights regional trends and national differences.

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ABB brings TOSA e-bus and flash charging to Davos; first use in Alpine region

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The award-winning TOSA e-bus, developed by ABB in Switzerland, is already in use in Geneva and will soon be implemented in the French city of Nantes. As well as being ecologically responsible, they’re becoming less expensive to buy and maintain. The ABB motors, which deliver a total output of 2.3 kilometer route.

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Polestar releases downloadable performance software upgrade for Polestar 2

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Polestar has released a performance-oriented software upgrade for the Polestar 2 Long-range Dual-motor in selected European markets. The ability to buy online and install remotely also highlights Polestar’s proficiency in the increasingly digital automotive world. Pricing is on average €1,000 with local variances in certain markets.

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

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Note: After a stayover at Robb Protheroe's homestead in PetalumaThe "Spirit" was cooling her tires at Green Motors, Inc in Phoenix, AZ after a trip (see www.GreenMotorsInc.com under the care of Todd Barlow. He and Charlie put in a FatBoy Harley Davidson rear tire with belt drive to a 72 volt motor. Make your dreams come true.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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A compact electric motor (60 kW / 82 PS and 210 Nm starting torque), the lithium-ion battery integrated into the floor and the power electronics form the hub of the new high-tech car’s drive system. The electric motor’s power is transferred to the front wheels via a single-speed gearbox. Motor and gearbox assembly.