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GM launches BrightDrop: first-to-last-mile electric ecosystem for goods & services

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General Motors has launched a new business, BrightDrop , which will offer an ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services to empower delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently. Available in early 2021, the EP1 can help reduce package touch points, costs and physical strain on delivery drivers.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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The new E-Ray—available in removeable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models—is the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD. second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 liter (235.5

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GHSA projects that drivers killed more than 7500 pedestrians in 2022; most since 1981

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pedestrian deaths per billion vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2022, continuing a troubling trend of elevated rates that coincided with the start of the pandemic. The average risk of death for pedestrians increases exponentially the faster a vehicle is traveling, from 10% at 23 mph to 90% at 58 mph. Nationwide, there were 2.37

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BrightDrop enters grocery industry with ecart for optimized online order fulfillment and pickup

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These insights led to the development, testing, refinement and now commercialization of the Trace Grocery, BrightDrop’s first product purpose-built for online grocery and retail order fulfillment. Auto-braking to stop the electric motor that matches an operator’s walking speed up to 3 mph.

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BMW ActiveE available for leasing in US in Fall 2011

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The BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011 for $499 per month for 24 months with a down payment $2,250. Top speed is electronically limited at around 90 mph.

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Tesla quarterly revenue up 93% YOY in Q2; quarterly loss rises; >1800 reservation/day for Model 3

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The quarterly update, which followed shortly after the intial delivery of the first production Model 3s and provided some additional insight into timing along with financial guidance for the EV. This vehicle will offer a range of 310 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds, should be available in the US in November, Tesla said.

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Aventon Ramblas e-bike unveiled as brand’s first mid-drive performance electric bike

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Since torque values can tell the real deal, they’re the best way to gain insight into a motor’s actual performance from the spec sheet. The company claims it can support a range of up to 80 miles (130 km). The bike is available in four frame sizes of S, M, L, and XL. The 56-lb (25.4 All models feature 29×2.4″ Maxxis tires.