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May 3, 2017, 8:48 PM

Electric KTM 390 Duke Spotted Testing

The lure of electric mobility is so strong that even performance motorcycle manufacturers are seriously considering going the electric way. Recently, a KTM Duke prototype with an electric motor was spotted testing in Europe. The prototype was based on the popular KTM 390 Duke, but the previous generation model and not the 2017 model.

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  Reuters | May 3, 2017

  Peugeot Gears Up With nuTonomy For Self-Driving Car Test

  Peugeot is working on a new project with nuTonomy, a Boston, Massachusetts-based tech company, to test self-driving cars in Singapore.

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  car&bike Team | May 2, 2017

  Porsche Files Patent For Active Rear Diffuser

  The Porsche patent says that the lower rear part of the car will have a retractable concave flap which can be electrically extended at higher speeds to generate downforce. In the patent, Porsche explains that a movable rear diffuser will have more advantages as compared to a fixed diffuser which is currently in use on a lot of Porsche models.

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  car&bike Team | Apr 29, 2017

  Kinetic Green Launches Kinetic Safar - An Electric Auto With Lithium Ion Battery

  In comparison to lead acid batteries, lithium ion battery technology offers a myriad of advantages including weight savings and longer life.

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  Sameer Contractor | Apr 28, 2017

  Moon Rover Audi Lunar Quattro To Star In Alien: Covenant

  Audi fans have something special to look forward to in the upcoming movie Alien: Covernant; the latest installment in the movie franchise. While the motion picture is set in a future far-far away, it does feature the Audi Lunar Quattro, a mission rover actually designed for the present and will be making its maiden trip to the moon later this year.

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  car&bike Team | Apr 26, 2017

  Tata Motors Is BS IV Ready With Updated Emission Technologies For Its CV Range

  After Ashok Leyland announcing that it will make use of Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation technology, Tata Motors has also geared up to use Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) in its range of commercial vehicles. The small-to-medium CV range with an engine output of up to 180 bhp, adopted the use of EGR way back in 2010. Tata Motors also started using the SCR technology in its emission systems for medium and heavy CV range from 2014.

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  Reuters | Apr 26, 2017

  Automakers Ask California To Ease Rules For Self-Driving Car Tests

  At a public hearing in Sacramento, carmakers in the US tried to persuade the state of California to let go of some additional proposed regulations for driverless cars.

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  car&bike Team | Apr 26, 2017

  It's Official: Apple Will Test Self-Driving Cars In California!

  Apple Inc. has secured a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California. Apple has recruited dozens of auto experts in recent years, and the permit pulls the curtain back a bit on any possible plan.

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  car&bike Team | Apr 23, 2017

  Ashok Leyland Showcases Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation Tech

  The second largest CV manufacturer in India, Ashok Leyland, showcased its indigenously developed Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation (iERG) technology at its annual global conference in Chennai. Along with the new technology, the company also displayed its entire range of future ready products which will make use of the iERG technology. As of now, it is just Ashok Leyland who has this technology in its armament, amongst the CV manufacturers in India.

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