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Volkswagen details ID.7’s ergoActive seats

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Volkswagen’s ID.7 is coming soon and the German automaker today shed more light on another of its cool features. The optional ergoActive premium seats claim to redefine travel comfort. Developed in collaboration with the German Campaign for Healthier Backs (AGR) the ergoActive seats got the approval of orthopedic specialists, physiotherapists, and sports scientists. Volkswagen says these are its first car seats to activate the pelvis and spine. The ergoActive seats feature 10 air cushions in the backrests and two in the seat, which offer pneumatic pressure point massage to relieve… More…

Ride1Up Prodigy V2 launched as brand’s highest-end (but not high-priced) e-bike yet


Ride1Up, the San Diego-based electric bike maker known for its high-value electric bike offerings, has just released a new bike that pushes the boundary on what to expect from a budget e-bike company. The newly unveiled Ride1Up Prodigy V2 is set to compete with much higher-end electric bicycles from major brands, yet at around half of the cost. More…

BYD and Shell unveil 258-port EV charging station in Shenzhen

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Chinese car manufacturer Build Your Dreams (BYD) and multinational oil and gas titan Shell have inaugurated the world’s largest electric vehicle charging station in Shenzhen, China. Boasting a staggering 258 public fast-charging points, the Shell Recharge Shenzhen Airport EV Station is setting a new benchmark in the EV infrastructure landscape. This colossal venture is a clear indicator of oil companies, traditionally seen as the antithesis of green energy, steering their ships towards the growing EV market. It’s a stark contrast to the early days of EV charging networks, which were… More…

New XPeng P5 trims down options, bids farewell to LiDAR

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XPeng Motors unveiled a revamped version of its P5 sedan. The 2024 XPeng P5 was launched without any prior teasers, and sees a reduction in available trims and the notable elimination of the LiDAR option. The P5 initially made waves as the world’s first production car to feature LiDAR technology when it hit the market on September 15, 2021. This technology, renowned for enhancing obstacle detection for assisted driving systems, has become a standard feature on high-end models in China. However, XPeng’s latest move sees the P5 shedding this once-celebrated component, aligning more with its… More…