Shimano has just been granted a patent for a new rear derailleur hanger that suggests it is working on an electronic shift system that’s powered by a hub dynamo. Why would we draw this conclusion? Well, US patent 2023/0166813 for a ‘Bracket apparatus and bracket assembly’ is detailed, giving us 55 pages of pictures and …
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Earlier this year we covered Shimano’s patent for a wild-looking derailleur with three jockey wheels that’s intended to provide more ground clearance when used with a wide range cassette. It turns out that Shimano had another patent granted last June that’s also worth examining – one for a direct mount rear derailleur that BikeRadar recently …
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LONDON, March 29 (Reuters) – Tin is still the “forgotten” element in the energy transition story, according to the International Tin Association (ITA). The metal’s demand profile has evolved from prosaic tin cans to soldering on circuit boards, making it a critical but under-appreciated input in both the energy transition and the coming internet-of-things. It …
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TEMPO. CO, Jakarta – The Metro Jaya Police traffic director senior commissioner Latif Usman on Tuesday said the electronic traffic law enforcement (ETLE) has contributed to improving public trust towards the police institution. Thanks to technological adoption, traffic police officers no longer stop vehicles for traffic violations, and in Usman’s view would reduce resentment against …
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The automobile sector is developing at pace, with autonomous vehicles becoming a primary priority for many manufacturers in the industry. Car manufacturers in the autonomous vehicle space are partnering with telecommunications providers to access the advanced technologies necessary to get these innovative vehicles on the market. 5G technology is the leading technology to power driverless …
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