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Karsan unveiling “Buy America” CNG bus at UTIP World Global Transport Summit

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Turkey-based Karsan will introduce its first “Buy America” compliant vehicle at the upcoming UITP World Global Transport Summit, 15-17 May at Palais des Congrès de Montréal, QC Canada. The 51 year-old manufacturer has produced more than 277,000 total vehicles.

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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

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Fisker is scrapping plans for direct sales to customers. The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. The company also shared its intention to expand retail operations in North America and Europe. Fisker would also require auto dealers to buy signage and tools and pay for technician training.

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Hertz is selling EVs, including Teslas, to buy gasoline models

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rental fleet to buy gasoline cars. The company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the sales of these vehicles, which represent about one third of its global EV fleet, began in Dec. EVs held for sale will remain eligible for rental during the sale process, the company noted.

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Volvo Trucks and Bucher collaborate to electrify sewer cleaner trucks

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In 2021 Volvo Trucks took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks in more than 20 countries. Volvo Trucks is the market leader in Europe for heavy electric trucks with a market share of 42% in 2021, and also has a leading position in North America.

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Elon Musk, Twitter reach agreement for sale of social media platform

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Bank of America Securities and Barclays are also acting as financial advisors. Musk also appeared on a TED Talk with Head of Ted Chris Anderson on April 14, where the Tesla CEO stated the platform was an “ inclusive arena for free speech ” when answering why he decided to offer to buy Twitter. Morgan, and Allen & Co.,

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Tesla selling Model 3 demo vehicles in inventory at a slight discount

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On Saturday, multiple users spotted demo Model 3 units on Tesla’s inventory website in multiple markets, selling with a little over a thousand miles on the odometer and at discounts of hundreds of dollars compared to buying them new. The demo vehicles have appeared on Tesla’s inventory site in at least the U.S.

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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Locations for the ChargePoint America program. Coulomb Technologies, in partnership with Ford, Chevrolet and smart USA, will provide 4,600 free home and public ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations for electric vehicles throughout the United States through the ChargePoint America program. Click to enlarge. Sacramento, Calif.;

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