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🤔 Riddle: What are kids on a motorcycle? Happy kids. 🤩 - 🤔 Adivinanza: ¿Qué son niños sobre una moto? Niños felices. 🤩 www.torrot.com #GenerationE #NextGen #HardElectric #torrot #forkids #fun #electric #dirtbikes #offroad #offroading #allterrain #empowering #battery

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VW ends Polo production in Spain for future electric car production Volkswagen is transitioning its Pamplona, Spain, plant from producing the Polo combustion-engine model to focusing on the future of electric vehicles (EVs), as part of its broader effort to offer affordable small EVs. The production of the Polo in Europe has ended after 40 years, although it will still be sold in Europe with models made in South Africa. At the Pamplona plant, production will shift to electric models starting in 2026, including two fully electric small SUVs—one from VW and one from Skoda. The new EVs will be built on a modified version of VW’s MEB platform, known as MEB Entry, which is front-wheel drive instead of the rear- or all-wheel-drive systems used in current MEB-based electric cars. This platform is key to making EVs more affordable, with prices closer to combustion-engine vehicles. Skoda’s version of the EV will be called the Epiq, with an expected starting price of around 25,000 euros. VW also plans to release its ID. 2X SUV and a hatchback called the ID. 2all, also priced under 25,000 euros, both using the MEB Entry platform. The ID. 2all, which is shorter but more spacious than the current Polo, will feature a longer wheelbase and greater trunk capacity, offering up to 490 liters, or 1,330 liters with the rear seats folded. It will also debut VW’s new design language for its electric cars, with styling inspired by the Polo and Golf but more traditional than the ID.3. The front-wheel-drive platform also allows more room for luggage and will come with two battery options: 38 kWh and 56 kWh. The larger 56 kWh battery will provide a maximum range of around 450 kilometers, while the entry-level model with the smaller battery will have a reduced range. This shift positions VW to compete in the affordable small electric vehicle segment while maintaining familiar design elements and functionality.

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Dear CARLA users The CARLA team and community go to great lengths continuously expanding the diversity of the CARLA content library to reflect the diversity of traffic environments, buildings, vehicles and road users in real-world driving environments. While CARLA's assets provide a good range of pedestrians ranging from children to adults with different clothing styles it's important to consider that some pavement/crossing users may be utilizing various modes of personal transport or mobility assistance devices. This is why we would like to bring your attention to an excellent, recent asset contribution from the CARLA community. Marc Teuber, working at itemis under the supervision of Andreas Graf and Hamza Ben Haj Ammar, has contributed a wheelchair user pedestrian asset which is now available in the DEV branch of the CARLA simulator. To add a wheelchair to a pedestrian model, first, check that the 'can_use_wheelchair' attribute of your chosen walker blueprint is true. If so, set the 'use_wheelchair' attribute to True then you may spawn a wheelchair user into your simulation. Update your CARLA code and content and check it out now!

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Bloomberg writes, Madrid will ban shared electric scooters starting next month, joining Paris in kicking the vehicles from its streets and crowding the sidewalks. “Our priority is the physical integrity and safety of the people of Madrid. We revoke the authorization of scooter dealership companies on the city streets,” Mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida said in a message on X after the city government announced the measure. The companies that rent the scooters have failed to comply with requirements including providing service to the entire city, a lack of insurance coverage and the absence of technology that prevents them from circulating or parking in prohibited areas, the local gov't said in a statement. Paris voters last year chose to ban shared electric scooters citywide in a referendum, backing city officials who said they had grown frustrated with operators’ use of public space and scooter-related accidents. The vote made the French capital the biggest city to kick rental scooter operators out. Madrid last year awarded Lime, Dott and TIER Mobility a three-year contract to offer up to 6,000 scooters in the city, but the three companies will now have to remove them. The government said one of the main problems with the scooter rentals in the city has been improper parking in non-authorized places. Bottom Line: Efforts to electrify everything, including transportation, continue to experience setbacks. ⚡ 🔌 🛴 #mobility #energytransition #energytransition

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Welcome to December as we talk about controversial Stellantis CEO, Carlos Tavares’ abrupt ending. We also talk about a huge partnership between BYD and Apple, as well as Hyundai’s venture into performance. https://lnkd.in/dXAq4s-H Carlos Tavares has unexpectedly stepped down as Stellantis CEO following escalating tensions with the board over sales declines and stock performance. The leadership change highlights the automaker’s ongoing struggles in key markets like North America. -Tavares, known for his cost-cutting expertise, clashed with the board over strategic priorities for addressing sales slumps and rising inventories. -The board named Chairman John Elkann to head an interim leadership committee while a new CEO is sought, expected by mid-2025. -Stellantis shares have dropped 38% in the past year, with North American sales down 17% while models like the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wagoneer have an average of 112 days supply. -Dealers and stakeholders criticized Tavares for his approach, with Detroit dealer Jeff Laethem remarking, “It couldn’t get worse,” as inventory challenges grew. -UAW President Shawn Fain added, “He’s leaving behind a mess of painful layoffs and overpriced vehicles sitting on dealership lots.” https://lnkd.in/eC-J5sBV BYD, Tesla’s fiercest EV competitor, has become a crucial partner in Apple’s supply chain, assembling over 30% of Apple’s iPads and expanding its role in producing cutting-edge components like titanium frames for the iPhone Pro. BYD employs approximately 100,000 people and 10,000 engineers dedicated to Apple's supply chain, locally dubbed the "fruit chain," showcasing its significant integration into Apple’s ecosystem. -BYD has facilitated Apple’s push to diversify beyond China by establishing production capabilities in Vietnam and India, setting the stage for a broader global supply network. -Tim Cook, during his third visit to China this year, highlighted BYD as one of the suppliers “pushing the boundaries of what’s possible,” cementing BYD’s role as an innovation leader. -BYD is venturing into AI-powered robots for factories in collaboration with Nvidia. Executive Wang Haoyu stated, “We’re raising many fish in a pool... when a fish matures, we can scoop it out,” underscoring their exploratory and adaptive business model. https://lnkd.in/excgWbn4 Hyundai redefines EV fun with the 2025 Ioniq 5 N. By combining performance, quirky features, and a nostalgic twist, this SUV bridges the gap between electric efficiency and driving exhilaration. -Powered by 641 HP and 545 lb-ft of torque, it nearly triples the horses and doubles the torque that the standard Ioniq 5 gets.

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The issues faced by Norton Motorcycles are demonstrated in the graph below, with 45 registrations in Q1/24 rising to 52 in Q2/24, the new V4CR has only 5 bikes being registered in 2024. Taken from https://lnkd.in/dZMDWSWs

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[NEWS] Stellantis is delaying the launch of the 2025 Ram 1500 REV: Why? CEO Carlos Tavares says it’s about perfecting the design and ensuring durability. Which may be true — but… Money is also a massive issue for Stellantis after profits slid 48% in Q1 + Q2 — and EVs aren’t bringing in revenues for many automakers outside of Tesla. Plus — following Trump’s election — the days of EV tax credits are numbered. Bottom line: Automaker expectations from earlier in the year are meeting the harsh realities of today’s market. Read today’s top automotive stories, presented by Dealer Pay, LLC: https://lnkd.in/eFQP3d2v (Data source: Detroit News)

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With the #Indy500  rain delay, what better time to check out my #MotoGP report for the #CatalanGP for #CrewOnTwo! https://lnkd.in/ekJvsU3E

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2024 Audi Q6 SUV e-tron quattro https://lnkd.in/dWKu3xjb 169.5Wh/kg at pack level is ok, not the best though. The CATL NMC811 cells are 151Ah, but even at this size are only around 262Wh/kg - if someone has a specification sheet it would be great to understand the details of this cell. Having lots of battery pack data allows us to put this pack into context, you can access this data: https://lnkd.in/eXn9wcSt and it is just $25/year for individual use or $250/year for corporate use. #batteries #ev #electricvehicle #benchmark

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➡️Revenue up +3.6% on Q1 2024 at €2,867 million and global automotive production outperformed by +4.5 points.   ➡️United States is the 1st contributor to Group revenue. To address its substantial order book in the United States, the Group inaugurated its new module assembly plant in Austin, Texas, on April 16, 2024, to support a major American player in electric mobility.   ➡️OPmobility strengthens its leading position in India. In March 2024, the Group laid the foundation stone for its fifth plant and inaugurated a second research and development center in India, in Pune (Maharashtra State).   ➡️Last but not least: Plastic Omnium becomes OPmobility! The Group turns a new page in its history and confirms the acceleration of its strategic transformation.   To read more click here 👉https://bit.ly/4aKANlb #AlwaysOnTheMove to drive a #NewGen of #Mobility

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The Hyundai Nexo, a hydrogen fuel cell-powered SUV, not only emits water vapor but also purifies the air to 99.9%, making its emissions purer than the ambient air. Hyundai España showcased this eco-friendly feature in a unique advertisement featuring Olympic swimmer Mireia Belmonte. In the commercial, Belmonte runs on a treadmill inside a sealed bubble connected to a Nexo's exhaust, emphasizing the purity of its emissions. This demonstration, verified by the Spanish National Centre on Hydrogen and a sports medical center, is part of the Hyundai Eco Road Show touring Spain to promote eco-friendly vehicles. Despite the Nexo's environmentally friendly promise, its widespread adoption is hindered by the lack of hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure. However, Hyundai continues to innovate and raise awareness of its clean vehicle technology. #HyundaiNexo #CleanEmissions #HydrogenFuelCell #EcoFriendly #GreenTech #SustainableTransport #HyundaiEcoRoadShow #MireiaBelmonte #HydrogenSUV #AirPurification

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🚗 Big news from Stellantis and the future of EVs! Stellantis and Chinese battery maker CATL will invest 4.1 billion euros ($4.33 billion) to build one of Europe's largest electric vehicle battery factories in Spain, encouraged by lower costs and government funding. Read more at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eA9QuR-M

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It continues 🎉 ! Part 2 of the series on the challenges of conducting battery tests. ➡ Last Friday, I listed the individual points for you, and today I will go into more detail on the topic of test specifications: During test execution, the correct understanding of the test specification is of great importance because ... 🙈 if the client does not know exactly what they want, the test specification is often unclear. 🙉 otherwise, errors can creep in, which only become apparent when worked through carefully. 🙊 alternatively, there can sometimes be an over-definition of things that are not relevant to the test result but make the test more difficult to conduct. Or it limits the choice of test laboratories, for example, specifying the test equipment manufacturer instead of the required equipment performance. It is therefore ... ✅ important for the test laboratory to understand the test specification. ✅ important for the client to make the specification clear and explain it properly, or even write it correctly from the start. In this area, I have already been able to successfully assist several companies. ⏩ If you need support in creating test specifications, please contact me - feel free to do so here on LinkedIn. ⏪ PS: And follow me to not miss the upcoming posts on further challenges. #BatteryTesting #TestSpecifications #QualityAssurance #EngineeringExcellence #TechInnovation

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