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Germany's Unique E-Car-Bike Concept

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Global Bike Maker Canyon's Concept Car  Source:  Canyon Concept Car  E-Quadricycle Car - Personal Electric Driving Mobility Germany's high end bicycle company Canyon just introduced a unique electric, mini concept car as an addition to its roster of top of the line bicycles. The concept is essentially an electric car - electric bike hybrid. The company says the electric vehicle is a one person, future mobility concept.  The vehicle can reach speeds of 37 mph and can travel on the road or on bike paths.  It is a unique, narrow, low to the road and very lightweight four-wheel vehicle.  It's a fascinating piece of new travel innovation. Future of Urban Mobility Back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, companies like GM and Chevrolet began as bicycle makers and then moved on to become automakers.  But today, a bike company creating a new car concept is extremely unusual.  Canyon Bicycles founder Romon Arnold has a cutting edge perspective on th...

Cadillac is Leading GM's EV Lineup

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Cadillac's First Fully Electric Vehicle Unveiled - The Lyriq Source:  Cadillac Lyriq Taking on Tesla Cadillac has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the Lyriq.  The EV is designed to challenge Tesla's leadership in electric cars.  The Lyriq is powered by Cadillac's new Ulteum battery technology and provides a range of more than 300 miles on a charge.  For GM, Cadillac is its leading electric vehicle brand.  Led by Lyriq, Cadillac says it will roll out a new portfolio of transformative EVs during the 2020 decade.  Big Electric Rollout Cadillac says it will roll out 22 electrified vehicles by 2023.  Lyriq, with its sleek, crossover design, will first launch in China and then in the US.  Production is scheduled to start in 2022.  The company says pricing will start at $75,000 to $100,000. Signature Features The Lyriq has several signature features.  Its Super Cruise semi-self-driving technology provides full, handsfree operation on ...