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Test deployment of new on-demand hub & shuttle mobility system at U Michigan; connected & automated vehicles & big data

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Its creators say the proposed system could deliver riders to their destinations in as little as half the time of the existing bus system at a lower cost, eventually using a fleet of autonomous shared vehicles. It’s similar in some ways to the ride sharing that’s available now, but much more sophisticated.

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Orange EV unveils 3rd generation electric yard truck: e-TRIEVER

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Orange EV commercially deployed its first all-electric yard truck in 2015.Since Since then, it has sold 400 trucks to more than 130 fleets, and accumulated 5 million miles and 1.5 Available now for purchase, lease, or rent; custom builds delivered in 90-120 days. million hours of operation. Charge Rate: Up to 70 kW.

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Two years in, BMW i3 is the best-selling EV in Germany and the 3rd top seller worldwide; 80% of buyers new to BMW

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Source for all market data: POLK / IHS per 3Q/2015). In China, customers are now exempt from paying sales tax on the i3. The BMW i3 is available now in 49 countries; the core phase of the market introduction is finished. One example is the integration of the BMW i3 into the fleet of the DriveNow car-sharing service.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

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Level 2 charging supports home and work charging, and DCFC supports fleets and road trips. The EV market is here and now. Between 2015 and 2020, the number of charging ports more than doubled , and in 2021 alone, it surged by over 55%. Today’s EVs have higher battery capacity, allowing EV drivers to charge less frequently.

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