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"Sci-Fi Style Hubless Electric Motorcycle: The Future on Two Wheels"

Verge Motorcycles is set to release the Verge TS Ultra, a hubless electric motorcycle with advanced safety features, including a sensor package with six cameras and two high-resolution radars for 360-degree sensing. The bike boasts 201 horsepower and 885 pound-feet of torque, with a unique in-wheel motor design for a low center of gravity. The TS Ultra will also feature high-end 3D graphics on its displays and connect with in-helmet audio systems for spatial audio feedback. Priced at $44,900, it offers up to 233 miles of range, with less expensive models available. The motorcycles are OTA updatable and will start shipping in the US in the summer.

2 years ago•Source: The Verge

"Aurora and Continental Complete Design for Autonomous Truck Fleet"

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2.07 min•2 years ago

"Aurora and Continental Complete Design for Autonomous Truck Fleet"

Aurora Innovation has completed the design and architecture of its Aurora Driver, a self-driving technology for semi trucks, in partnership with Continental. They plan to start production in 2027, with a few driverless trucks expected to be deployed by the end of 2024. The company aims to scale up to thousands of trucks within three years and has existing deals with Volvo and Paccar. Despite challenges faced by the autonomous vehicle industry, Aurora is taking a conservative approach to commercialization, focusing on building and testing prototypes and ensuring a reliable fallback system. Aurora and Continental will also develop a service playbook for customers.

via The Verge