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Dutch EV is more than an ebike, less than a car
January 19, 2021
For people who mainly make short trips around town, a full-on electric car may be more than they need, while an ebike isn't enough. It was with such folks in mind that the three-wheeled, fully-enclosed LEF electric vehicle was created.
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Clip ebike conversion kit powers up the front wheel
While there are now a number of kits that allow you to convert your existing bicycle into an ebike, many of them involve adding a lot of ... "stuff" to your bike. Clip keeps things simple, consisting of just a front wheel drive unit and a remote. -
Triggo tilting electric quadricycle pulls its wheels in for parking
It looks a bit like a Twizy, but the Triggo EV has a few neat tricks that Renault's city roller doesn't. It leans into corners, at higher speeds its front wheels are spread out, but slow down and they can be pulled in for easier parking. -
World's fastest RC aircraft hits a stunning 548 mph – without a motor
No props, no jets, no rockets – Spencer Lisenby just broke the world speed record for remote controlled aircraft, going transonic using nothing but the wind, and an incredible degree of skill in a highly dangerous technique called dynamic soaring. -
Ares Design turns up the air with Tesla Model S convertible
Not willing to wait for the Tesla Roadster, one car enthusiast demanded a Tesla convertible, immediately. Ares Design was more than happy to take on the challenge. Slicing the roof and rear doors off, it turned sedan into Model S convertible. -
Hydrogen-electric flying car looks to take F1 racing airborne
French startup MACA is looking to bring car racing into the air above the track. Its Carcopter eVTOL race car is no drone, manned by a human driver pushing the hydrogen-fed electric-driven craft to speeds over 150 mph ... or so MACA hopes. -
Porsche puts sub-$100K Taycan EV model in its lineup
Potential buyers for the Porsche Taycan electric sports car may have balked at its US$103,800 starting price, but need no longer worry. The automaker has introduced a new Taycan entry-level model priced just below $80,000. -
Bianchi covers all bases with city, touring and mountain ebike family
Italian bike maker Bianchi – if not the oldest bicycle company, then certainly one of the oldest – has announced the e-Omnia family of ebikes, which include five models spanning three different riding categories. -
Mercedes-Benz EQA adds a compact, entry level electric SUV to the range
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its answer to the Tesla's Model Y. The EQA is a compact, "entry level" electric crossover based on the popular A class, and the base model launches with a 300-mile NEDC range and 140 kW of two-wheel electric drive. -
Nissan electric camper van concept is a backcountry ski hut on wheels
Just days after showing a mobile office van concept, Nissan is addressing another topical subject with a van concept. The automaker has turned the e-NV200 into a fully winterized electric mini-camper van for cold-weather adventure. -
Microsoft teams up with Cruise on development of self-driving cars
Microsoft is looking to leverage its prowess in cloud computing to help usher in the era of autonomous vehicles, with the company announcing a partnership with Cruise, the self-driving arm of General Motors. -
New Street Bob 114 heads Harley-Davidson’s 2021 lineup
In the build-up to the February 22 launch of the ground-breaking Pan America adventure bike, Harley-Davidson has unveiled its 2021 fleet, starring a punchier Street Bob along with equipment upgrades and fresh colors across the range. -
Dutch EV is more than an ebike, less than a car
For people who mainly make short trips around town, a full-on electric car may be more than they need, while an ebike isn't enough. It was with such folks in mind that the three-wheeled, fully-enclosed LEF electric vehicle was created.