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Vespa parent company Piaggio just launched a new electric vehicle that’s loaded with advanced electronics, efficient drive systems, and the latest in autonomous technology. But don’t worry, it’s not coming for your jobs (yet). It’s called Kilo. Developed by the Piaggio Group‘s “Fast Forward” innovation lab and launched at the Modex trade show in Atlanta, Piaggio says its new robotic cart platform was designed to help businesses, “augment their workforce and enhance worker safety.” The Kilo robot…

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a pile of new electric bike launches with four new models from Rad Power Bikes as well as e-bikes from Aventon, Frey, and Ride1Up, an awesome little micro golf cart, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an…

Quick-commerce platforms Blinkit and Zepto are set to expand beyond groceries, adding categories like fashion and electronics. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.Also in the letter:■ Startups decry govt’s AI missive■ Apple to hit sweet spot in India sales■ Flipkart Internet gets $111 mn boost Zepto, Blinkit adding fashion, electronics, beauty and moreQuick-commerce players Zepto and Zomato-owned Blinkit are set to expand their carts and offer much more than groceries and essentials. Zepto and Blinkit will…

The Sims 4’s classic HUD layout has been updated with a new feature in the form of a cart icon. Rather than going through the hassle of closing your game to browse the shop, this mechanic allows you to get exclusive packs in-game during your usual Sims binge season. A cart icon can be found near the upper-right corner, near all the traditional icons of Build Mode, Manage Worlds, and the Gallery. While there are some reservations about it from the fanbase, it is nice to have easy access to these goodies. Screenshot via…

Golf carts aren’t just for golfers anymore. In fact, they’re getting much more use away from the golfing green as an alternative to cars in neighborhoods all over the US. Now Kandi America’s new collapsible mini golf cart is trying to reframe the concept of low-impact urban transportation. Golf carts have wheeled their way out of the fairways, becoming the go-to chariot for zipping around local neighborhoods with a touch of whimsy and practicality. They embody the perfect blend of leisure and utility,…

There are precious few things that car drivers and cyclists can agree upon when it comes to cities, but one universal concept seems to be the hatred of massive box trucks clogging up streets and bike lanes. Could this miniature version of a box truck built on a golf cart frame be the answer? I found it while dumpster-diving through the strange vehicle heaven that this is Alibaba’s electric car catalog. And boy, oh boy, does it make a great inclusion as this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle…

Many pet owners probably wish they could magically sneak their furry friends into every nook and cranny of their lives, even in grocery stores where they are almost always forbidden. This desire for constant companionship with pets has just sparked new debates, as seen recently with a controversial photo of a cat in an Aldi shopping trolley, raising concerns over hygiene and highlighting discussions about the rights of assistance animals under disability laws.A photo circulating on social media of a cat happily sitting…

Nintendo hacker Gary Bowser has denied involvement with a newly revealed Nintendo Switch flash cart. Bowser was released from prison last year after receiving sentencing for being part of a group known as Team-Xecuter that was creating devices that allowed users to play illegally obtained ROMs on consoles such as Nintendo Switch and 3DS. He still has to pay £8million ($10million) in court-ordered damages to Nintendo, however. The flashcart, named MIG-Switch, was announced last month and is claimed to allow owners to play…

The acclaimed Analogue Pocket multi-system portable handheld console is a bona fide hit. It’s so popular, in fact, that it's been sold out for weeks. Have no fear, would-be purchasers. Analogue The consoles will be available to buy on December 4 at 11AM ET. The company promises that these orders will arrive in time for the holidays.This restock only applies to the original black and white designs, and not those most of which remain sold out. If you miss the window on December 4, the company is doing another restock on…

Islam Moustafa says his New York City halal cart on 83rd and 2nd Ave. has never experienced anything like the harassment leveled against it by former Obama National Security Council Director Stuart Seldowitz — videos of which went viral on Tuesday.  “We’ve been here since the opened, about seven years ago. I don’t recall the cops being called to this place before,” Moustafa, a co-owner of the halal cart, tells Rolling Stone, adding that he has a meeting with the NYPD’s 19th precinct on Wednesday afternoon to…