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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

Green Car Congress

Forth and Mobility Development Group are creating a national partnership to launch the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), which will establish electric vehicle (EV) carsharing based at affordable housing sites in at least five states over the next two years. —Jeff Allen, Executive Director of Forth.

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

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of Londoners changed their usual mode of transport. did not change their usual mode of transport. Commuters in London were also given a multiple choice question to see which combination of transportation modes and services they changed to after the ULEZ was introduced on 8 April 2019. The survey found that: 65.3%

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How To Make Affordable EVs Even More Affordable, Utility Edition

CleanTechnica EVs

Affordable EVs are getting even more affordable as utility companies seek new markets for electricity in the personal mobility sector.

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Tesla shares battery info on upcoming affordable compact vehicle

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2 , an affordable compact EV around the same price range. This year’s Shareholders Meeting focused on Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3 and how it related to the world transitioning to sustainable energy sources, specifically in the transportation sector. It already has competition in the form of the Volkswagen ID.2

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Study calls for reduction in car ownership, battery size and vehicle dependency to limit environmental impact of surging lithium demand

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The report says that reordering the US transportation system through policy and spending shifts to prioritize public and active transit while reducing car dependency can also ensure transit equity, protect ecosystems, respect Indigenous rights, and meet the demands of global justice.

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One epic giveaway: How 600 free electric bikes changed 600 lives

Electrek

I’ve long championed the amazing benefits of electric bicycles in providing transportation autonomy to those who can’t afford a personal car and the massive expenses that come along with car ownership. A $1,000 e-bike can be the difference between a one-hour walk to work and a seven-minute ride to work.