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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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Replacing a gasoline-powered ride-hailing vehicle with an electric vehicle can deliver three times the carbon benefits of a personally owned electric vehicle, according to a study by a University of California, Davis, researcher of Uber and Lyft data. Ride-hailing vehicles travel more miles than personal vehicles, making them more efficient.

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Los Angeles launches New Mobility Challenge 2018

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The LA New Mobility Challenge 2018 is a joint initiative of LA CoMotion, the NewCities Foundation and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), all of whom are dedicated to finding cutting-edge and sustainable mobility technologies for Southern California. The deadline to submit applications is 17 September 2018.

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Tesla’s Valentines Day-themed ads are oozing with personality

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During his appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast back in 2018, Musk noted that he thinks humanity is great and that “love is the answer.” ” These sentiments seem to be a driving force for Tesla’s electric vehicles, with Musk stating in the past that the company wants to build products that bring joy.

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CARB: ridesharing vehicle fleet CO2/PMT in 2018 approximately 50% higher than the statewide passenger vehicle fleet average

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the 2018 Base-year Emissions Inventory Report , as required by Senate Bill 1014 (SB 1014, California Clean Miles Standard). TNCs provide on-demand ride services where rides are arranged online to connect a passenger with drivers using their personal vehicles—e.g.,

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Moscow begins testing of the GAZelle e-City electric minibus

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The electric minibuses are equipped with terminals for contactless fare payment and USB ports for recharging personal devices. The NMC battery pack supports a range of 150 kilometers, according to the company. —Maksim Liksutov, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport Electric buses were launched in Moscow in 2018.

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Since 2018, Bosch has won electromobility orders amounting to ~€13 billion

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Since the beginning of 2018, Bosch has won electromobility orders worth roughly €13 billion (US$14.4 In addition, the company is working to make mobility automated, connected, and personalized. Each year, the company invests some €400 million in emissions-free mobility. One key to this lies in electronics and software.

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Tesla stock dips as Elon Musk agrees to sell 10% of his personal TSLA shares

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The securities were from performance awards that he was granted in 2012 and 2018. Tesla shares have soared 73% this year, and as of November 5, the company has reached a valuation of $1.2 The post Tesla stock dips as Elon Musk agrees to sell 10% of his personal TSLA shares appeared first on TESLARATI.

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