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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance.

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FCA US to deliver thousands of Chrysler Pacifica plug-in Hybrid Minivans to Waymo’s self-driving service

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FCA previously delivered 100 Pacifica Hybrid minivans, adapted for self-driving, to Waymo during the second half of 2016 and an additional 500 in 2017. Waymo is set to open its autonomous ride-hailing service to the public beginning in Phoenix this year. including Atlanta, San Francisco, Metro Detroit, Phoenix and Kirkland, Washington.

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Google teaching autonomous vehicles to share road safely with cyclists

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The Google autonomous fleet has so far racked up 1,725,911 miles driven in autonomous mode, with 1,158,921 miles driven manually. The fleet is averaging 15K to 17K autonomous miles per week, with testing locations in Mountain View, California; Kirkland, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Austin, Texas.

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Waymo adding 500 more Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans to self-driving program; early rider program

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FCA previously delivered 100 minivans, modified for self-driving, to Waymo during the second half of 2016. Waymo also is inviting members of the public to use its fleet of self-driving vehicles for everyday travel. Earlier post.) Production of the additional 500 minivans will ramp up beginning next month.

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Study finds cities can reduce CO2 more easily from residential conservation than transportation

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In early 2016, a US Supreme Court ruling halted the measure’s potential enactment; the legal case is unresolved and the Trump administration has announced it intends to unwind the CPP. The study did find that in Phoenix, one of the 11 cities examined, greater density would have a notable effect on emissions.).