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Starting this year, Moscow will only buy electric buses

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Starting this year, by the decision of the Mayor of Moscow, we will not buy diesel buses, except for transportation in a special mode. We will also install about 200 electric charging spots a year for the development of personal electric transport. About 40% of all electric bus production operations take place at SVARZ.

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Vicinity Motors releases specs for new medium-duty electric truck

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Standard features include driver conveniences including a high-back comfort seat, keyless entry, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, 3-person seating and the ability to use the battery for on-site power, eliminating the need to transport large, noisy generators. hours and from a standard level 2 charger in as little as 5 hours.

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United to buy 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom; option for 35 more; optimized for 100% SAF

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United and Boom will also work together to accelerate production of greater supplies of SAF. Overture will also be designed with features such as in-seat entertainment screens, ample personal space, and contactless technology. It is slated to roll out in 2025, fly in 2026 and expected to carry passengers by 2029.

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Amazon May Soon Wade Into the Online Used Car Sales Business

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People in some regions can already buy a new Hyundai on Amazon, but the online platform is considering an expansion into the used car market. The Amazon program lets shoppers view vehicles and progress through the buying process digitally, but the cars come from local dealers inventories.

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AlixPartners finds limited consumer willingness to pay for autonomous vehicles but enthusiasm for robo-taxis

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When asked if they’d be willing to consider switching from personal-vehicle ownership to using autonomous-vehicle ride-hailing services, or “robotaxis,” if the monthly cost were from 40% cheaper to even 20% more expensive than vehicle ownership, 44% to 84% across the six countries said they would. China is by far in the lead in that regard.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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Volkswagen marked its serious entry into the battery-electric vehicle market with the introduction in Frankfurt of its first two series production EVs: the e-up! After a site inspection by a certified electrician customers are given a personal quotation. in Frankfurt. Click to enlarge. and the e-Golf. Earlier post.)

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Audi combines e-scooter with skateboard

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Production and sales are planned for late 2020. At the end of 2020, private customers will be able to buy the Audi e-tron Scooter for about €2,000. A further option would be to offer the e-scooter as an extra to customers who buy Audi e-tron models. The movable axles with four wheels allow unusually tight curves.

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