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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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Autonomy, the nation’s largest electric vehicle subscription company, placed an order for 23,000 electric vehicles with 17 global automakers to expand and diversify its subscription fleet beyond Tesla. The fleet order is valued at $1.2 Production Forecasts: Vehicle will be available to purchase before the end of 2023.

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Firefly & Hyundai Motor America create pilot program to offer rideshare fleets & drivers new vehicles with bonus income up to $3,600/year

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Firefly, a fast-growing in-car and car-top mobility media company and a Google Ventures-backed startup, will collaborate with Hyundai in promoting its vehicles—including EVs—to rideshare fleets and drivers across key US cities. The program will be available everywhere Firefly is on the road.

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GSM officially launches Vietnam’s first pure electric taxi firm

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As of 14 April 2023, customers can book Green SM taxi services via the nationwide hotline just like traditional taxi services, or through the Green SM Taxi application, available on App Store and Google Play. Shortly, the company will add the VinFast VF 5 Plus model to the GreenCar fleet.

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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. Drivers can see vehicle availability and pricing via the mobile app. Bolt EVs in the Maven fleet have driven 6.5

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IHS Automotive sees Google leading technology, testing, software development for autonomous driving

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Google is the current technology leader in this arena, according to a report from industry analysts IHS Automotive: “Google Self-Driving Car Strategy and Implications”. IHS estimates suggest Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, at a run rate of nearly $30 million per year.

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Ford officially launches Tesla Supercharger access, free adapter now available to order

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In addition to adding Tesla’s connector to its own EVs in 2025, Ford also said it would make a free adapter available to existing Ford EV owners. Free Ford CCS to NACS adapter now available to order Ford is making the CCS to NACS adapter for free from today, February 29 through June 30 for new and existing Ford EV drivers.

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BluSmart launches ‘BluSmart Charge’ App, opens EV charging service to public – ET Auto

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New Delhi: BluSmart , a leading born electric, full-stack, vertically integrated eMobility ride-hailing service and EV Charging Infrastructure network, has launched its ‘ BluSmart Charge ’ App on Google Play store and Apple App store. Unified App experience: One App for both fleet operators and individuals. million sq.