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ASX and Spirit AeroSystems partner to develop affordable eVTOL aircraft for mass production

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Airspace Experience Technologies ( ASX ), an aviation technology start-up, and Spirit AeroSystems, a global aircraft design and manufacturing company, have signed a memorandum of understanding and a definitive agreement to cooperate on creation of affordable, certified all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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Nissan announces new strategy for customer ownership experience; leveraging connected car, big data, and personalization

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The company anticipates that, as a result, connected car services and greater choice in accessories and personalization will increasingly drive growth in its aftersales business, anticipated to contribute 25% of aftersales revenue by 2022. The ultimate goal is hyper-personalization.” —Kent O’Hara. —Kent O’Hara.

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Navigant forecasts modest growth in global e-bike market through 2020; China slowing

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CAGR (compound annual growth rate) from 31 million in 2013 to nearly 38 million in 2020. million by 2020. million e-bicycles in China in 2020. Navigant expects the share of e-bicycles utilizing SLA to fall from its current 92% to 85% by 2020 as Li-ion batteries grow in popularity. million vehicles by 2020.

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ABI Research sees annual EV sales at 2.36M units worldwide in 2020; importance of autonomous EVs in Internet of Things

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million in 2020, representing a CAGR of 48%. Overall, EV sales have been disappointing so far due to a lack of choice and perceived personal benefits, high purchase prices, and most importantly, consumer anxiety about range, maximum speed, recharging times, and the lack of public charging infrastructure.

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Survey finds 65% of Londoners changed their usual mode of transport for the ULEZ

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can’t afford to drive/ride in the ULEZ anymore. of people said that they won’t be able to afford to drive/ride in London anymore. of people said that they won’t be able to afford to drive/ride in London anymore. The survey showed that: 31.1% said that the ULEZ doesn’t affect them. will drive/ride in London less than they do now.

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Foxconn unveils crossover and pickup truck prototype EVs; MODEL C EV to be delivered in Taiwan next year

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In the past, we assisted global brand customers to transform the consumer electronics industry chain, step by step, providing consumers with extraordinary and affordable technology products. As a personalized urban car, the compact 4.3-meter —Hon Hai Chairman and CEO Young Liu and Founder Terry Gou. Through the HHEV.OS

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News: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Get Big Price Drop

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The intention is to make the company’s two electric car offerings more attractive to consumers, especially those that are looking for an affordable alternative to a gasoline-powered car. Road Test: 2020 Bolt EV. Take Two: 2020 Bolt EV. Road Test: 2020 Bolt EV. Personal: Farewell to My Chevrolet Bolt EV.