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Musk: Tesla Roadster Will Use SpaceX Tech and Have Rocket Boosters

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Tesla presented the “new” Roadster back in 2017, but the car isn’t expected to officially launch until next year. Before buying Twitter, he tweeted that the car would be available with a SpaceX package that adds 10 “small rocket thrusters arranged seamlessly around the car.” So, a flying, rocket-powered EV that is somehow street-legal.

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Bosch says it has solved diesel NOx problem; as low as 13 mg NOx/km even under RDE; refining existing technologies

Green Car Congress

Equipped with the latest Bosch technology, diesel vehicles will be classed as low-emission vehicles and yet remain affordable. Since 2017, European legislation has required that new passenger car models tested according to an RDE-compliant mix of urban, extra-urban, and freeway cycles emit no more than 168 milligrams of NO x per kilometer.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

Green Car Congress

The projects—which include two new car sharing services, new ZEV bus and shuttle routes and electric vehicle charging systems throughout the region—are part of Electrify America’s Green City Initiative, which was announced by the company and city officials in 2017. This service will be available in Q1 2019. mile “Home Zone.”

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myenergis Insight Into the CMA Report and the EV Charging Market

My Energi

Accessibility and affordability. This is – and will remain – the most affordable, convenient and commonly used charging method. This is – and will remain – the most affordable, convenient and commonly used charging method. Electric car charging infrastructure, myenergis Insight Into the CMA Report and the EV Charging Market.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

You may be surprised by the number of sedans, SUV/crossovers, and hatchbacks available. For example, I grew up in a “Toyota family” and Toyota only has one electric vehicle available today: The Prius Prime. If you need to charge when away from home, fast charging is available in most areas. Make an EV charging plan. Why Finance?

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BMW’s ReachNow car sharing expands to Brooklyn, launches pilot programs for new mobility services

Green Car Congress

ReachNow is building on its premium experience by offering members greater versatility through a suite of convenient and easy-to-use transportation solutions, available in a single app for the first time. The ReachNow Ride scheduling feature will be widely available to members in early 2017. —Steve Banfield, ReachNow CEO.

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Ford targeting highly autonomous vehicle for ride-sharing in 2021; new tech company investments, staffing up in Silicon Valley

Green Car Congress

It is being specifically designed for commercial mobility services, such as ride sharing and ride hailing, and will be available in high volumes. These levels are descriptive rather than normative and technical rather than legal. The aim is to quickly mass-produce a more affordable automotive LiDAR sensor.

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