Tag: vehicles
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Hertz teams with Uber, Carvana in another shift to EVs
Uber drivers in the U.S. will be able to offer services with Tesla Inc. electric vehicles rented from Hertz Global Holdings Inc. from Nov. 1. Hertz also said it signed up Carvana Co. to sell off rental vehicles it no longer wants. Taken together, the deals represent a trifecta of aggressive and innovative initiatives with…
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Why Ford is bullish on domestic EV manufacturing
The auto giant is moving forward with ambitious plans to invest $11.4bn in new EV and battery factories in Tennessee and Kentucky Ford CEO Jim Farley, whose grandfather devoted his professional life to the automaker’s Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, worries everyday about employment risks related to the electric vehicle transition. As Farley and other…
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Auto component makers ‘invite’ Tesla to make parts locally
India’s $46-billion auto component industry has ‘invited’ Tesla to make parts locally in response to the American carmaker’s request for tax concessions on fully imported electric vehicles ahead of their local launch.Deepak Jain, president of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), said with the government committing itself to a phased manufacturing plan (PMP) and the…
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A wave of electric workhorses is coming
A wave of electric workhorses is coming Katie Fehrenbacher Wed, 04/21/2021 – 01:45 When most folks think of the electrification of transportation, they naturally think about electric cars. And all those new models coming out — from Ford’s Mach-e to Volkswagen’s ID.4 — are super exciting. But of equal importance is all those other vehicles…
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India’s electric vehicles face practical, technical hurdles
H.S. Panno, an independent contractor living in a spacious two-story penthouse in New Delhi, had his doubts when he bought his first electric car in September. So far, he’s pleased with his savings on gas and maintenance, which are down by more than half, but disappointed with the practical limitations of driving his Nexon XZ+.…
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The key things to know about Biden’s EV infrastructure plan
The key things to know about Biden’s EV infrastructure plan Katie Fehrenbacher Wed, 04/07/2021 – 01:15 Within President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan — the American Jobs Plan — unveiled last week, the White House is proposing a massive $174 billion investment “to win the EV market.” It’s a historic move that will have…
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Government cuts plug-in car grants from £3,000 to £2,500
Department for Transport says trimming grant payments and tightening eligibility will allow grant scheme to support more motorists who want to switch to electric models The government has today announced it is to cut payments through the Plug-in Car Grant scheme from £3,000 to £2,500, arguing the move will allow the popular scheme to support…
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Electric vehicle sales accelerated through 2020 – but cost remains a roadblock, RAC analysis finds
EV uptake continues to accelerate but price, access to infrastructure and driving range continue to deter many drivers, new analysis from RAC has found A growing proportion of drivers intend to choose an electric rather than internal combustion car when they next switch vehicles – but high prices, inadequate infrastructure, and the limited distance reachable…
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Elon Musk finally brings Tesla to India; registers unit in Bengaluru
World’s richest man and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is eventually creating that much-awaited Tesla foray into India a reality. In accordance with Registrar of Companies filings, EV manufacturer Tesla has registered a new thing titled, Tesla India Motors and Energy Private Limited, at Bengaluru because its subsidiary on January 8. The EV giant named Global…
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These were 10 key sustainable transport trends of 2020
All these were 10 Primary sustainable transport Tendencies of 2020 Katie Fehrenbacher Wed, 12/16/2020 – 01:00 Have you ever been more ready to get a year to be finished? Within a little over a couple of weeks, this skip fire of a year will be relegated to history. And as the entire world will be…