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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. Meanwhile, 78% of consumers will opt for using their personal vehicles over taking public transport.

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Michigan State University deploys full-size autonomous electric bus

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Michigan State University officially has deployed its full-size autonomous electric bus ( earlier post ) and is accepting passengers on the 2.5-mile Traffic lights along the route are outfitted with intelligent roadside units and communicate with the bus to enable vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) interoperability. mile campus route.

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Solaris delivers electric school bus; Kangaroo program

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Solaris has delivered an electric Urbino 12 school bus to the commune of Gr?boszów The “Kangaroo” program is a fund established under the aegis of the Green Investment Scheme, which provides numerous Polish cities and towns with funding to purchase electric school buses. The bus is fully adapted to transport disabled persons.

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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890

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Genesis Motor America announced the start of sales of its first electric vehicle, the GV60 ( earlier post ). These innovative features enable drivers to be even more connected with their vehicle, making GV60 the most personal and customizable Genesis model yet. This package is comprehensively equipped with Face Connect, a 12.3-inch

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Michigan State University introduces electric autonomous bus through collaboration with state, Karsan and ADASTEC

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Michigan State University introduced an electric autonomous bus that will serve students, staff and faculty beginning early 2022 as part of the campus’ smart mobility ecosystem. The bus represents one of the largest electric autonomous transit vehicles to be deployed on US roadways to date. The bus’s 2.5-mile The bus’s 2.5-mile

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Letting in the Light

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All four men felt that LEVs could eventually be one of the most important forms of personal transportation, and had already been supporting that cause. Gerhardt had joined with Ed Benjamin of the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) to offer training programs—and certification— to aspiring ebike mechanics.

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VW ID. SPACE VIZZION electric concept makes global debut in LA

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SPACE VIZZION electric concept—the seventh concept built off of the MEB platform—at a special event in Los Angeles. SPACE VIZZION electric concept combines the aerodynamic design of a Gran Turismo with the spaciousness and versatility of an SUV. An 82 kWh lithium-ion battery supplies power to the electric drive motor.

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