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Volkswagen has 30k+ reservations for the ID.3 1ST edition; most from Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and UK

Green Car Congress

3 EV, which will make its world premiere at the event. Most of the pre-bookers live in Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom. 3 is the first model in an entire family of full-electric vehicles which the brand will be introducing with the intent of making e-mobility attractive and affordable for many people.

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Tesla Model Y strengthens its position in Sweden

Push EVs

Excepting the potential of anomalous logistics events, it is unlikely that non-plugins will ever get near to 50% share of the market again (and soon, 40% will be a stretch). Sweden’s Best Selling BEVs Tesla’s Model Y was (by far) the best selling BEV in March, and in fact the best selling of any auto, with a massive 3,202 units.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

Speaking of fires in cars fueled by gasoline or diesel, he says, “It’s an everyday event. As a result, the occasional gasoline-fueled car fires one sees on the side of the highway can be treated, Kohl notes, as “an un-event.” “The You don’t have to go far to see [a car on fire]. percent, or 20 times the frequency.

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Can Feminist Robots Challenge Our Biases?

Cars That Think

The robot proceeds to make an (explicitly feminist) statement based on language currently utilized in KTH's outreach and diversity materials during events for women, girls, and non-binary people. Dr. Katie Winkle is a Digital Futures Postdoctoral Research Fellow at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Tesla stock has risen over 50% in 1 month

Teslarati

It marks the first time in one year that the electric automaker has experienced a drastic spike in its stock price and valuation, and two massive events triggered both rises. With new 0% down financing options among the selections, Tesla’s vehicles are becoming affordable to more people.

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First wireless charging road in the U.S. completed in Michigan

Teslarati

“If this was easy, it would have already been done,” said Todd Bettison, Detroit deputy mayor, at a recent event (via Automotive News ). The projects wireless charging projects are actively happening in Sweden, Norway, Italy, Israel and a handful of other countries on the continent.

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