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CMU-led study finds that when Uber and Lyft enter cities, vehicle ownership increases

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The researchers analyzed data from major US cities between 2011 to 2017, comparing trends in cities where Uber and Lyft entered with those where they didn’t. So vehicle adoption by Uber and Lyft drivers may outweigh the effect of riders getting rid of their personal vehicles. Ward et al.

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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. Musk made the claims in an interview with former CNN personality Don Lemon, saying that a flying Roadster is “not out of the question.”

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Tesla’s Elon Musk gives Rivian invaluable advice on manufacturing

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-based automotive plant potentially landing in Fort Worth, Texas , Musk stated it might be more beneficial to ramp its first plant before committing to a second one, as unit costs can be difficult to keep affordable in the early manufacturing stages. “It’s insanely difficult to reach volume production at affordable unit cost.”

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Lexus LS 500h performance luxury hybrid makes its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show; Multi Stage Hybrid System

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The model follows on the world premiere of the twin-turbo gas V6-powered LS 500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. The wide bandwidth afforded by its closely spaced ratios is ideal for all forms of driving, helping provide an optimal gear for all conditions. Earlier post.)

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Austin study teases out changes in behavior in wake of suspension of Uber and Lyft service

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On-demand, ride-sourcing services have grown tremendously in the last decade and they promise a host of potential public benefits—reduced energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, easing of road congestion, as well as affordability, and accessibility. On May 29, 2017, Uber and Lyft relaunched their services in Austin.

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Volvo Cars announces production-viable autonomous driving system; targeting limited pilot customer rollout by 2017

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With the Drive Me project entering its second year ( earlier post ), Volvo Cars is thus moving rapidly towards its goal of placing 100 self-driving cars in the hands of customers on selected roads around Gothenburg by 2017. Erik Coelingh, Technical Specialist at Volvo Cars. —Erik Coelingh.

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News: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Get Big Price Drop

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The intention is to make the company’s two electric car offerings more attractive to consumers, especially those that are looking for an affordable alternative to a gasoline-powered car. Personal: Farewell to My Chevrolet Bolt EV. Chevrolet announced this week that its 2023 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV are going to get major drops in price.