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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. The taxi and ride-hailing markets are best positioned to go fully electric first. In London, the largest market for ride-hailing services in Europe, there were 88,000 active Uber-type drivers in 2018.

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Volkswagen says it can profitably sell a self-driving system for €7 an hour

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Since 2018, Volkswagen has been developing its Modular Electric Drive, or MEB, platform for electric vehicles. Compared to a train ticket for a destination that is several hours away, this would make the Level 4 Autonomous vehicle a more affordable option. “How much is the train ticket?

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Tesla Police Cruiser fleet rejected by department despite numerous success stories

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In 2018, mass-market and affordable EVs were few and far between: the Chevrolet Bolt EV was the United States’ most-popular electric car. Officers are stating that they are not fully convinced of the availability and “readiness” of EVs, and are leaning more toward the Ford K8 Hybrid SUV.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

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This is more than six times higher than in 2018, just 5 years earlier. Electric cars accounted for around 18% of all cars sold in 2023, up from 14% in 2022 and only 2% five years earlier, in 2018. These trends indicate that growth remains robust as electric car markets mature. Around 2% of all cars sold were electric.

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9 Leading EV Influencers Discuss The Innovations That Will Shape The Future Of Electric Cars

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Now, thanks to major improvements, bidirectional chargers are getting affordable, smaller, and more efficient, making them perfectly suitable for homeowners. Improved battery technology: the key to superior EV performance & affordability. This will make electric cars more accessible and attractive to a bigger audience.

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