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Vay launches ‘driverless’ service in U.S., but there’s a catch

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Vay announced on Wednesday that its service has already launched in Las Vegas, Nevada, but it is not completely free of human control. The car is delivered to the person who called for it without a driver. Then, the person who called for the car can drive it to their destination. Initially, Vay is charging $0.30

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

Green Car Congress

Building on its unveiling at January’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas ( earlier post ), the Volkswagen BUDD-e electric vehicle concept is making its US auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show. Personalized light. Smart Gesture. BUDD-e demonstrates a broad range of what is possible in the future.

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Hyperloop: An Engineering Marvel or An Elite Day Dream

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Electric skates can transport eight to sixteen persons or a single-passenger vehicle. million contract in May to design and build the city of Las Vegas’ planned loop of underground tubes for autonomous electric vehicles. Hyperloop: How Much Do The Tickets Cost? ” Now the real question.

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EV subscription company Autonomy expands to California’s High Desert region

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Tesla is building a giant Supercharger midway between LA and Las Vegas. Consumers are beginning to fully realize the benefits of driving an electric vehicle, and we’re excited to be offering a more affordable, flexible way of getting one.”. “A payment dial allows customers to personalize their Model 3 and Model Y.

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The Reality of Fast Charging for Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Personally I think that we don’t need to charge the car even in 10 minutes. I like to use the example of someone driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. You could leave Los Angeles and drive to Baker, stop and have a meal while the car recharges, and have plenty of juice to make it to your hotel in Vegas.