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fromTheregister
2 weeks agoInfinite Machine e-scooter offspring of Vespa, Cybertruck
"His Vespa had gotten stolen and we just kinda had this crazy idea ... if we were to design one for the future that was all-electric, had the best technology, what would it look like? What would it feel like?" Cohen explained. As I stood beside P1, a $10,000 electric seated scooter, and Olto, a $3,495 bike-lane legal class 2 e-bike, that question had been answered. The brothers' company started shipping the P1 to customers in October and expects to deliver Olto in early 2026.
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fromFortune
3 weeks agoAmazon's ride-hailing exec wants to 'move people around' in robotaxis: 'If you're with friends it's dramatically more social' | Fortune
Zoox's purpose-built driverless robotaxi uses face-to-face seating to create a more spacious, social, and passenger-focused experience than conventional designs.
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks agoVolkswagen Is Testing This Robotaxi With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals
The Gen.Urban is currently operating on a set route in Wolfsburg to observe passenger reactions to vehicles without a steering wheel. Volkswagen wants to enter the autonomous vehicle space and it plans to offer a self-driving ID. Buzz next year. More carmakers are looking at producing driverless robotaxis and Volkswagen wants to be at the forefront. The German giant has begun testing an autonomous cab in its hometown of Wolfsburg, Germany, without a steering wheel and pedals.
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fromTESLARATI
1 month agoWaymo rider data hints that Tesla's Cybercab strategy might be the smartest, after all
"90% of robotaxi trips have 2 or less passengers, so why are we using 5-seater vehicles?" Toubajie asked. He continued: "90% of trips have 2 or less people, 75% of trips have 1 or less people." He accompanied his comments with a graphic showing Waymo's occupancy rates, which showed 71% of trips having one passenger, 15% of trips having two passengers, 6% of trips having three passengers, 5% of trips having zero passengers, and only 3% of trips having four passengers.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months agoDesign Philosophy: When Automotive Thinking Meets Micromobility - Yanko Design
A pedal-by-wire e-bike platform replaces mechanical drivetrains with software-defined propulsion, enabling modular, adaptable frame design and rethinking bicycle proportions and function.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 months agoBMW Motorrad Unveils Vision CE Concept for Safer Urban Mobility | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
Urban mobility is evolving at a rapid pace, but scooters -while convenient-have often been criticized for leaving riders vulnerable without extensive protective gear. BMW Motorrad is addressing that issue head-on with its latest unveiling: the Vision CE Concept. This electric scooter challenges long-held assumptions about two-wheeled transport, offering a futuristic take on city commuting where safety, style, and practicality intersect.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months agoPacifica Grizzly Peak Concept Eliminates the SUV vs Minivan Compromise for Camping Families - Yanko Design
A lifted, AWD Pacifica with larger tires and rugged features enables minivan families to access remote, off-road campsites without sacrificing interior space.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months agoLucid Gravity Off-Road Concept: Electric Adventure SUV Teased for Pebble Beach Debut - Yanko Design
Lucid's concept vehicles incorporate design elements that promote geographic awareness, functionality, and performance features, aligning with modern luxury consumer preferences.
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