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Zoox is expanding autonomous robotaxi rides to new US cities

Baua Electric

The Silicon Valley-based startup is also unique in that rather than converting existing EVs into ride-hailing vehicles like its competitors (a process facing its own number of issues ), Zoox utilizes an entirely purpose-built EV without pedals or a steering wheel. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Swedish EV battery maker Northvolt will get US$400 million from Ontario pension investmrent

Baua Electric

billion) Ontario pension investmrent is making an investment by means of convertible notes, mentioned Matthew Mendes, its head of infrastructure. Northvolt’s effort is to put together an international provide of batteries the usage of in the neighborhood sourced renewable power. billion (US$55.5

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company and its financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, introduced the North America auto industry’s first sustainable financing framework, focusing on and paying for ambitious plans in vehicle electrification and other environmental and social areas.

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Hydrogen bicycles, new e-scooters, & more! The coolest stuff I saw at Micromobility Europe 2024

Baua Electric

Cowboy Cross Belgian e-bike company Cowboy had their newest model at the show, meaning I got to take the Cowboy Cross for a test ride through the surrounding Amsterdam neighborhoods. These hydrogen-powered bicycles have an on-board fuel cell that converts hydrogen from a small tank into electricity to power the rear hub motor.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Niro isn’t plugged in to recharge the battery but does have a very efficient regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy, when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. The center dash in the SX Touring model houses a 10.25-inch

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

I was at a trade fair and I saw this little neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV). I had it shipped to EV West in San Diego and they kept it for a year, converted it, and sent it back to me. Our house was very popular because we always had hot showers and cold beer.” It was a Polaris GEM , it ran at 25 miles per hour (mph).

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

The inverter converts alternating current to direct current when charging the vehicle and back the other way when sending power into the grid. The inverter converts alternating current to direct current when charging the vehicle and back the other way when sending power into the grid. This is good for the grid. We Drive Solar.

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