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Mercedes-Benz and BMW to sell car-sharing JV SHARE NOW to Stellantis

Green Car Congress

Meanwhile, it has accelerated its car-sharing expansion in the United States, with service now available in Washington, D.C., Portland, Oregon, Denver, Colorado, Columbus, Ohio and Austin, Texas. Free2move also operates car sharing in Europe (Paris and Madrid).

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

likely to be frustrated by the lack of available cars. And many would-be buyers are likely to be frustrated by the lack of available cars. Total cars initially available: 4,700. If electric cars can’t break out of niche status in. the world’s two largest passenger car markets, then a transition away from.

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Humanoid Robots Are Getting to Work

Cars That Think

The DARPA Grand and Urban Challenges for autonomous vehicles, in 2005 and 2007, formed the foundation for today’s autonomous taxis. One of the robots that made an appearance at the DRC Finals in 2015 was called ATRIAS , developed by Jonathan Hurst at the Oregon State University Dynamic Robotics Laboratory.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

Several states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Virginia have also passed “ right to charge ” laws that allow renters at single or multifamily dwellings to install EV Level 1 and 2 chargers on their rental premises, but the tenants are responsible for all installation costs.