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Ford-owned Spin partners with Tortoise to bring remotely operated e-scooters to cities in N America & Europe in 2021

Green Car Congress

Spin, the micromobility subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, announced an exclusive international alliance with software company Tortoise to bring Spin S-200 remotely-operated e-scooters to cities in North America and Europe in 2021. The first S-200 fleet will be piloted in Boise, Idaho this Spring.

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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

Green Car Congress

For the study, the authors analyzed a comprehensive dataset of the real-world usage patterns for plug-in hybrid vehicles in Europe, North America, and China. The researchers also took into account data on company cars that had been provided by fleet managers. Company car users, on average, re-charge only every second day.

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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet from Revel set for NYC launch after regulatory mix up

Teslarati

Revel, a New York City-based ridesharing company, will launch its fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis in the Big Apple in early August after a mix-up with NYC’s regulatory agency, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). The fleet will operate south of 42nd St. in Manhattan, stretching down to the tip of the island.

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Anaheim PD launches pilot for Tesla Model Y LR police cruisers

Teslarati

The Model Y police cruisers were outfitted by Unplugged Performance’s UP.FIT government and fleet division, with the pilot set to determine how reliable the vehicles are as patrol cars, and how cost-effective they are. We’re excited about this pilot program and the opportunity to create a better future together.”

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Study: Never mind degradation, batteries will outlast EVs in most cases

Baua Electric

per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself New methods are being found to reduce degradation even further Battery degradation can be a concern for potential electric vehicle owners, but new data indicates most batteries will outlast the EVs they’re installed in.

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IKEA Teams Up With Electrify America To Provide Charging in The United States.

Get Electric Vehicle

IKEA plans to increase the number of ultra-fast public charging stations and delivery fleet car chargers in its US stores. The furniture retailer has announced a partnership with Electrify America and Electrify Commercial to install new charging stations in over 25 IKEA stores in the US.

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Furthering EV adoption by expanding charging in the local community: A case study with Belmont Light

Plug in America

The utility has played a crucial role in advancing EV adoption by installing workplace charging for its employees and multiple public charging stations around town. Belmont Light offers complimentary workplace charging for their employees and subsidizing e-commuting costs for staff who drive all-electric cars and plug-in hybrids.

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