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On a typically sunny day in Los Angeles last June, Henrik Fisker choked up as he handed over his company’s first all-electric SUVs in the United States. “I’m really kind of emotional about it, because we’ve been waiting two and a half years for this, and everyone here has done a tremendous job,” the founder and CEO said. The day had started on a celebratory note. Fisker, donning a graphic tee depicting the electric Ocean SUV, hugged and posed for photos with the company’s first customers — at one point even signing…

We’ve seen plenty of electric bicycle conversion kits around these parts, but rarely is there one that strays as far from the pack as the Skarper. This novel e-bike kit sports a unique look and claims that it can convert just about any bicycle into an electric bike – as long as it uses a disc brake. That’s because the Skarper e-bike kit actually drives the rear wheel via the disc brake. There’s a 4 kg (8.8 lb) clip-on mount that houses the motor, battery, and electronics in a slick-looking unit…

We often hear this comment in accident news on TV, or in YouYube videos – “The driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake!” There will be no proof offered, of course. We have often wondered these were random opinions, or were they actually true. So we did a bit of research and found that.. Yes, people make this mistake quite often! There is very little data available, of course. But when some tests were conducted, it was discovered that pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal actually…

Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. Hello, you scrumptious specimen of a human being. Have you looked yourself in the mirror and given yourself a high five today? No? Well, here’s your chance! I’ve had a productive couple of weeks on the site. I got pissy about founders failing to consider sustainability in startup pitch decks. I looked at a few thousand decks and realized that fewer than 1% mention environmental concerns, a fact I find deeply concerning. I argue that…

Automobile Brake Pedal Recorder captures real-time data related to the driver's brake pedal behavior. Credit: KONG Deyi Recently, a research team led by Prof. Kong Deyi from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of Chinese Academy of Sciences has invented an innovative product called the Automobile Brake Pedal Recorder to address the growing concern of accidents caused by braking problems, especially in electric…

Last Updated: May 24, 2023, 12:43 ISTArt of Tackling Brake Failure (Photo: Carused.jp)Regular maintenance and routine check-ups of your vehicle's braking system can significantly minimize the risk of brake failureImagine yourself cruising down the road, wind in your hair, when suddenly you discover a chilling reality—your car’s brakes have failed! The mere thought sends shivers down your spine, doesn’t it? But worry not! With our expert guidance, you’ll be armed with the knowledge to combat this terrifying scenario and…

The Lectric XP 3.0 is the best-selling electric bike model in the US for one simple reason: value. The $999 e-bike has been the go-to electric bike for bang-for-your-buck riders since it launched last year. And now it is getting better than ever with the inclusion of hydraulic disc brakes. I’m a huge fan of the Lectric XP 3.0. I ride one myself and have long espoused its high-value offering, getting new e-bike riders out the door with a fast, powerful e-bike for under $1,000. But I’ll be…

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Shortly after midnight on Thursday, several New York City subway trains slowed to a crawl as emergency crews tended to a person discovered on the tracks in Manhattan. The delays were flagged for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's rail control centre, where a customer service agent typed up a straightforward warning for early-morning riders to consider alternate routes. But while the message was quickly posted to the MTA's website and app, the alert never made it to the subway system's Twitter account, with its…

Shortly after midnight Thursday, several New York City subway trains slowed to a crawl as emergency crews tended to a person discovered on the tracks in Manhattan.The delays were flagged for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's rail control center, where a customer service agent typed up a straightforward warning for early-morning riders to consider alternate routes.But while the message was quickly posted to the MTA's website and app, the alert never made it to the subway system's Twitter account, with its 1…