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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 A wide range of incentives exist for EVs in Barcelona and with motorcycles accounting for 30% of all vehicles in the city, Barcelona was an ideal location for the program, Honda said. hours at 25°C.

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BMW Motorrad presents BMW iFace; anti-theft face and eye recognition system

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This three-dimensional image is compared with a data record stored in the system. If the calibration is positive, the ignition, steering lock and other locking functions are released and the rider can start the motorcycle. If corresponding data material is found there, the search for the person concerned can be initiated immediately.

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Honda to invest $40B over 10 years in electrification and software; launching 30 EV models by 2030; > 2M units p.a.

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As the world’s largest power unit manufacturer with annual sales of approximately 30 million units of mobility products including motorcycles, automobiles, power products, outboard motors and aircraft, Honda says that it aims to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050.

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Honda to show EV concept with AI emotion engine from joint project with Softbank

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In June 2016, Softbank Robotics launched “Pepper”—the world’s first personal robot that can not only read emotions but have its own. KHI) announced it was moving forward with plans to develop next-generation motorcycles that have a personality and can grow along with the rider. Click to enlarge.

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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. They are shown in the central section of the instrument display.

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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

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At the EICMA event, a fully electric motorcycle showing a revolutionary power train technology concept that makes use of ultracapacitors will be unveiled to the public. NAWA Racer will also emphasize customization, with a variety of methods to personalize and future-proof its eye-catching appearance. The event will be in Milan, Italy.

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Why Haven't Hoverbikes Taken Off?

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The challenge—in which 3,800 teams from 100 countries participated—was to “design and build a safe, quiet, ultra-compact, near-VTOL personal flying device capable of flying 20 miles [32 kilometers] while carrying a single person.” But 16 years after its 2008 maiden flight, the $85,000 Aero-X is still not available for sale.

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