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Review: Testing the best (and only) belt-drive electric cruiser bike: The Priority E-Coast

November 22, 2023
The Priority E-Coast is fascinating as a cruiser bike, especially considering the beach cruiser category normally sees rather barebones and simplistic designs. The NYC-based bike brand Priority Bicycles has never skimped on its bicycles though, and the E-Coast is no different. That means you’re looking at a high-end beach cruiser e-bike for a better-than-reasonable price. I won’t bury the…
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Volkswagen is getting closer to cell-to-pack (C2P) EV batteries

November 22, 2023
Volkswagen Group China has begun producing battery systems at a new factory in Hefei, China for its MEB platform EVs in the country. The initial capacity of the plant will be 150,000-180,000 EV packs per year, and marks VW’s first wholly-owned battery manufacturing venture in the country. Construction in China happens at breakneck speed, and this plant went from groundbreaking to the first…
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New Jersey to ban ICE cars and trucks from 2035

November 22, 2023
New Jersey joins a growing list of nine states, including California, Vermont, New York, Washington, and Oregon, to ban gasoline-burning cars – eventually, at least. As of 2027, New Jersey will start limiting the number of gasoline-powered cars, light-duty trucks, and…
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Nvidia collaborates with Genentech to accelerate AI-driven drug discovery

November 22, 2023
Nvidia is working with Roche Group’s Genentech to help the company pioneer the use of generative AI in drug discovery. The companies today announced a multi-year strategic collaboration that will see Genentech combine its own models and datasets with Nvidia’s AI computing stack to advance AI research — and expedite the discovery and delivery of novel therapies to people.   The partnership…
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Ford's electric pickup charges up an e-scooter business, helping to double owners' fleet

November 22, 2023
An electric truck powering an e-scooter fleet? Ford’s F-150 Lightning electric pickup helped Max Rastelli double his e-scooter fleet using its powerful mobile battery features. Rastelli started HFX e-Scooters in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2019 to provide sustainable mobility across the city. Although he was always interested in owning an electric vehicle, Rastelli needed a truck for his…
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