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Ghosn: Renault-Nissan needs both high- and low-spec EVs to be player in China market; ongoing importance of gov’t support

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At a press roundtable held at the Auto China 2016, Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn observed that both Nissan and Renault had what he called “high-spec” electric vehicle offers in China: the Venucia for Nissan, and the coming Freelance Electric by Renault. more affordable. We are not selling it and it’s a problem.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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Cheap gas prices and a strong economy are creating increased goods movement and prompting Californians to drive more. In addition, the housing affordability and availability crisis is forcing people to live increasingly farther away from work, driving up total vehicle miles traveled in the state by 2.7 below their 2006 levels.

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Robot Gift Guide 2022

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And if these robots aren’t enough for you, many of our picks from years past are still available: check out our guides from 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , and 2012. Petoi’s quadrupedal robot kits are an adorable (and relatively affordable) way to get started with legged robotics. Lego Robotics Kits. Sphero | Amazon.

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NIU’s newest electric scooters arrive at EICMA 2021

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Founded in 2016 and going public on NASDAQ in 2018, NIU Technologies is a Chinese smart electric scooter manufacturer and current industry leader. It’s designed on a modern v-shaped frame, which affords the bike a distinct look. Read more: The best cheap electric mopeds. BQi electric bike.

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Can This DIY Rocket Program Send an Astronaut to Space?

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The group took as its founding principle that the challenges involved in building a crewed spacecraft on the cheap are all engineering problems that can be solved, one at a time, by a diligent team of smart and dedicated people. We test our components extensively; for example, we tested the engine that powered the 2016.

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