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This solar-powered bike isn’t bullet-proof, but its Batmobile-like design is certainly superhero worthy. It is a moped that has a movable shell casing — inspired by the armadillidiidae, or pillbug — that is completely covered with solar panels. Grab your bike, jet through the city, then close the solar covering and the entire surface of the bike absorbs the sun and powers itself while your away. Though this is just a concept-mobile, it seems like a great way to solve the, “where do we charge our EV,” problem.

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As of Sunday, the world’s largest stand alone integrated photovoltaic project was pumping out power into the grid. The building integrated PV system is located on the roof of the recently completed Hongqiao Rail Station in Shanghai. With 20,000 panels, the 61,000 sq m roof system is expected to produce 6.3 million kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity per year, which could power 12,000 Shanghai households.

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Happy Birthday to my dear friend Peggy. Sheng ri kuai le, Peggy!

Learn all about birthdays in this week’s episode and don’t forget to stop by Peggy’s Youtube channel to wish her a Happy Birthday!

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. Excluding breakfast. Ideally located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's lively Chinatown is Hotel China Town Inn offering affordable accommodations with free wireless internet access in public areas. Rooms offer a TV, comfortable bed and attached bathroom. Most rooms offer air conditioning. Services offered by Hotel China Town Inn include a tour desk, car rental and laundry services. Hotel China Town Inn is close to the LRT (light rail) Station, Pudu Raya Bus Station and Bukit Bintang Shopping Centre. It is also within walking distance from various attractions.

. Excluding breakfast. Ideally located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's lively Chinatown is Hotel China Town Inn offering affordable accommodations with free wireless internet access in public areas. Rooms offer a TV, comfortable bed and attached bathroom. Most rooms offer air conditioning. Services offered by Hotel China Town Inn include a tour desk, car rental and laundry services. Hotel China Town Inn is close to the LRT (light rail) Station, Pudu Raya Bus Station and Bukit Bintang Shopping Centre. It is also within walking distance from various attractions.

. Excluding breakfast. Ideally located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's lively Chinatown is Hotel China Town Inn offering affordable accommodations with free wireless internet access in public areas. Rooms offer a TV, comfortable bed and attached bathroom. Most rooms offer air conditioning. Services offered by Hotel China Town Inn include a tour desk, car rental and laundry services. Hotel China Town Inn is close to the LRT (light rail) Station, Pudu Raya Bus Station and Bukit Bintang Shopping Centre. It is also within walking distance from various attractions.

Mostly cloudy 27°C

Humidity:

88%

Wind Speed:

Calm

Barometer:

1010 mb

Dewpoint:

25°C

Heat Index:

30°C

Wind Chill:

27°C

Visibility:

8 km

Sale of Mercedes-Benz cars surged 29 per cent to 2,417 units in the first-half of the year from 1,869 units registered in the preceding period. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Honegg said it was the best half-year performance to date for the company. "Our market leading position in the C, E and S-Class segments is a reflection of customer confidence in our cars. "The outstanding first-half sales performance is also a testament to Mercedes-Benz being the brand of choice among discerning Malaysians." He also said the latest statistics set the company apart from the rest as the number one luxury car brand. Honegg added stronger economic conditions not only contributed positively to the automotive industry but also to the company's performance. BERNAMA