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Ukraine's embattled frontline town of Avdiivka is in danger of being captured by Russian forces, the White House says, urging the US House to pass vital military aid for Kyiv. "Avdiivka is at risk of falling into Russian control," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters during a White House briefing. SOUNDBITE
Lotus unveils Type 136, a new performance model featuring the lightest e-bike motor from HPS* to deliver dual-use functionality that will allow riders to go further, faster and higher.The all-new bike harnesses design and engineering excellence from more than 30 years of road and track cycling success, while incorporating cutting-edge technology from the present day. The striking aero design has been inspired by Lotus’ gold medal-winning success in Olympic velodromes around the world, from the iconic Type 108 bike at the 1992 Barcelona Games to the most recent competition at Tokyo 2020. There the Hope/Lotus track bike helped the Great Britain track cycling team top the event medal table.Handmade in Italy, the lightweight carbon fibre frame and state-of-the-art components mean Type 136 weighs just 9.8 kilograms. It features V-shaped handlebars, wing-shaped forks, and vaulted chain stays, helping it carve through the air with speed and efficiency.The innovation continues with the battery, disguised as a water bottle and detached from the frame at the push of a button.The bike’s Watt Assist Pro Motor system is derived from the Mars Lander Project – where limited weight and zero maintenance were critical factors to the mission’s success. It is the lightest e-bike motor system on the market from HPS* and weighs just 1.2kg in total. An elegant and compact bottom bracket shell that seamlessly integrates into the bike’s frame, the motor itself weighs just 300 grams.
Aprilia completes its sportiest family, entering a new segment that. looks to the new generations and markets of the future.The RS that wasn't is a genuine sports bike. Powerful and fun, with the best power-to-weight ratio in its class. It is easy and light, with sophisticated technical solutions derived directly from the top class and an aggresive line in pure RS style.A true RS in its frame and suspension and technology: twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with four-valve timing and double overhead camshaft (DOHC), aluminium alloy frame and a full electronic management package with ride-by-wire, adjustable traction control and three riding modes.The Aprilia RS 457 seeks to become the new technological and stylistic benchmark for young motorcyclists worldwide, the new key to the Aprilia version of the sporting world.The RS 457 is a historic step for Aprilia and not only in technological terms. Indeed, Aprilia's new twin-cylinder sports bike appeals to new targets and markets to meet the growing worldwide demand for easy but fun, technologically and stylistically groundbreaking motorbikes targeting broad market segments.
As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept marks the culmination of sphere concept vehicles brought forth by the brand with the four rings. Following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere sedan, and the Audi urbansphere space concept in April 2022, a four-door crossover coupé with an astonishingly versatile body design is now making its debut. Standing 4.98 meters long, the highly elegant car is more than a mere luxury-class sports car, with impressive ground clearance, and large 22-inch wheels announcing its off-road talent. The Sportback rear of the activesphere can turn into an open cargo bed (“active back”) at the touch of a button – perfect for carrying recreational equipment such as e-bikes or water and winter sports gear.By combining opposites in perfect synthesis, the Audi activesphere proves to be a versatile crosser of boundaries, with a drive system and suspension which make it equally adept on both on and off the road. The steering wheel and pedals allow the driver to actively control the car, while also offering autonomous driving for a more relaxed time on the road. As a coupé that is as elegant as it is dynamic, it features classic proportions and lines, but in just a few seconds, the car transforms into a pickup for transporting top-class sports gear – there is even enough space for two e-bikes in the cargo bed.
Deeply renewed in view of 2023, the new Street Triple 765 family is the most performing ever and definitely aims to offer the best driving experience possible on a mid-engined sporty roadster:The new Street Triple 765 R, significantly enriched in contentThe new Street Triple 765 RS, designed with the aim of absolute perfectionThe new Street Triple 765 Moto2TM Edition, even closer to a real race bike thanks to exclusive technical solutions.The numerous updates planned for the renowned 3-cylinder power unit, directly derived from the experience in the Moto2TM World Championship, generate a substantial leap forward in the performance of the Street Triple R, and give class-leading maximum power values to the refined RS and Moto2TM Edition versions , while torque delivery and throttle response are significantly improved for all models in the range. The design becomes even more compact and aggressive, assisted by a revisited ergonomics in the saddle to make sporty riding even more satisfying and agile. As per the Street Triple tradition, the level of finishes and components is confirmed as being of a superior class.
Travellers in Japan watch news on TV of a suspected North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile launch on Friday. Japan said the missile splashed down in its exclusive economic zone off the northern region of Hokkaido. IMAGES