Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Gates, Bosch, and NuVinci combine to make pedal-assist e-bike concept, not Voltron]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/gates-bosch-and-nuvinci-combine-to-make-pedal-assist-e-bike-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/gates-bosch-and-nuvinci-combine-to-make-pedal-assist-e-bike-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/gates-bosch-and-nuvinci-combine-to-make-pedal-assist-e-bike-co/#comments There's those who want electric bikes that'll hurtle you down the road at 40mph at the twist of the throttle, and there's those who believe pedaling to be enjoyable enough, but would like a less strenuous bicycling experience. If you find yourself a member of column B, listen up, because Gates, NuVinci, and Bosch have created an e-bike concept that'll satisfy your two-wheeled transportation needs. Gates supplied its Carbon electric belt drive, NuVinci brought its N360 infinitely variable planetary hub, and Bosch threw in a battery and control system to make a bicycle beauty. The power train is set up to give riders pedal-assist with four settings that go from Lance to lazy, depending on your mood. At an estimated cost of €2,600 - €3,200 ($3,680 - $4,530), you'll need a bank account comparable to the seven-time champion of Le Tour should an OEM pick up the design.

Gates, Bosch, and NuVinci combine to make pedal-assist e-bike concept, not Voltron originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissan introducing low-cost navigation systems this January originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via PDNPulse and ProLost Blog]

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Nikon D300s, pro photographers meet up to make magic together originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bosch unveils parking space measurement system originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assistantboschc4citroengermanymeasurementparkingparking spaceParkingSpacepicassoultrasoundThu, 14 Dec 2006 12:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Bosch unloads LEGO Edition dishwasher to clean toys / dinnerware]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/27/bosch-unloads-lego-edition-dishwasher-to-clean-toys-dinnerware/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/27/bosch-unloads-lego-edition-dishwasher-to-clean-toys-dinnerware/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/27/bosch-unloads-lego-edition-dishwasher-to-clean-toys-dinnerware/#comments A childhood isn't complete without a healthy stash of colored blocks to play with, but let's face it, the miniaturized (and LEGO-branded) version of Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 will eventually end up in the depths of a youngster's mouth one way or another. Taking a stand for germ-free toys (and the right to chew on nearly anything) is Bosch's LEGO Edition dishwasher, which sports a special "Toy cycle" to rid Tonka trucks and NERF blasters of microbial buildup without harming their "shape and integrity" (read: melting them into a pile of goo). While it sports the same grime-busting action as most high-end dishwashers out there, the additional cycle runs at 40 degrees Celsius in order to eliminate germs without destroying the plastic. The device comes in "freestanding, under the counter, and fully integrated" flavors, and can be found (only in Europe, curiously) now for €649 ($816), €749 ($942) and €899 ($1,130), respectively.

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Bosch unloads LEGO Edition dishwasher to clean toys / dinnerware originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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