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tire concept for future electric mobility solutions. is a wheel/tire concept which, with its Cloud-based connectivity, offers fleet operators a particularly efficient means of mobility management. Using this data, the ContiConnect Live IT tool facilitates efficient mobility management for fleet operators. Conti C.A.R.E.
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million electric vehicles in use across London, the East and South East of England where UK Power Networks delivers electricity—including London’s buses and taxis. Ricardo has supported the project from its initial concept and proposal development, and will continue to play a key role throughout its lifespan of four years.
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