smart previews next-gen future with Concept #1 SUV ahead of series production

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Urban mobility automaker smart has shared its vision for a sustainable future with the public at IAA Mobility in Munich by announcing its Concept #1 SUV. The all-electric Concept #1 sits as a “forerunner” for smart’s electrified future and represents many of the design elements and techniques drivers can expect to see on future models.

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BMW unveils high-speed electric bicycle with 300 km of range, plus an electric motorcycle

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BMW has taken to the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany, to unveil two new electric motorbikes with interesting specs for their categories. Both have the same performance figures, making for a high-speed electric bicycle and a low-speed electric motorbike.

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VW unveils new ID concept that previews its upcoming ~$24,000 electric car

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VW unveiled today its new ID Life electric car concept at the IAA Mobility show in Munich.

The German automaker presented it as something that previews its upcoming cheap ~$24,000 electric car.

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Zero FXE review: The low(ish) priced electric motorcycle that crushes you car commute

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It was a cool summer morning overlooking the Santa Cruz pier when I first watched Zero CEO Sam Paschel pull the cover off the company’s latest electric motorcycle. I immediately fell in love with the design of the Zero FXE. But I also knew that it takes more than a sleek body to make a good bike. Only by throwing my leg over the shiny new metallic steed and hitting the open road could I know if the FXE was really worth the attention.

Fortunately I was doing exactly that barely an hour later.

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Tesla (TSLA) could get over $1 billion in government funding for battery factory at Gigafactory Berlin

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The German government is finaizling a subsidy package that could give Tesla (TSLA) over $1 billion in government funding for its new battery factory at Gigafactory Berlin.

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Mercedes-Benz launches EQB, up-to-7-seat electric SUV to compete against Tesla Model Y

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Mercedes-Benz is launching today the EQB, an electric SUV with up to seven seats.

It is the German automaker’s answer to the increasingly popular Tesla Model Y.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQE electric sedan with impressive 400-mile range

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Mercedes-Benz unveils the production version EQE, its new E-Class-size electric sedan, with an impressive 400-mile range.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils awesomely plush electric Maybach SUV

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new Mercedes-Maybach EQS concept, which takes the form of an awesomely plush electric SUV.

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Here’s the first up close look at Husqvarna’s futuristic electric motorcycle and scooter

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Husqvarna’s electric motorcycle and scooter concepts are going on display tomorrow at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany. We are on site at the show and got an early peek at the first public showing of the futuristic electric two-wheelers.

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Mercedes G-Class EQG concept wows off-roading aficionados at IAA

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Mercedes is rolling a variety of new products out at IAA 2021 in Munich this week and one we weren’t quite expecting is the EQG concept which would put Mercedes on the path of electrifying its G-series off road lineup.

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