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Renault and VW may partner on low-cost BEV minicar

Baua Electric

Renault confirmed today that it is in talks with Volkswagen to build a BEV minicar for the European market. While Stellantis just launched a sub-€25,000 EV, the Citroen e-C3, with a short-range version to come at below €20,000, VW is falling behind in the race to build a cheaper BEV. Get started here.

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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

Green Car Congress

This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. Meanwhile, 78% of consumers will opt for using their personal vehicles over taking public transport.

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ASX and Spirit AeroSystems partner to develop affordable eVTOL aircraft for mass production

Green Car Congress

The path to delivering low-cost aircraft systems starts with engineering services, then parts fabrication, and finally system integration supporting the launch of ASX’s all-electric eVTOL aircraft, the MOBi-One. The program aims to converge automotive mass production techniques with the reliability of commercial-grade aerospace.

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Is the FUELL Flluid the ultimate commuter ebike?

Electrek

They provide the same personal mobility convenience as a bicycle, yet use an electric motor to help riders travel faster, farther, up steep hills and without the same level of exhaustion. The higher build quality and more rugged components have a significant impact on the riding experience as well. appeared first on Electrek.

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Is the FUELL Flluid the ultimate commuter ebike?

Electrek

They provide the same personal mobility convenience as a bicycle, yet use an electric motor to help riders travel faster, farther, up steep hills and without the same level of exhaustion. The higher build quality and more rugged components have a significant impact on the riding experience as well. . appeared first on Electrek.

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ARPA-E to award of to $30M for methane monitoring and $30M for localized thermal management in buildings

Green Car Congress

ARPA-E has issued two separate funding opportunity announcements for a total of up to $60 million for two new programs to (1) detect and measure methane emissions ( DE-FOA-0001128 ) and (2) to develop innovative localized thermal management systems that cut the energy needed to heat and cool buildings ( DE-FOA-0001127 ).

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Is the FUELL Flluid the ultimate commuter ebike?

Electrek

They provide the same personal mobility convenience as a bicycle, yet use an electric motor to help riders travel faster, farther, up steep hills and without the same level of exhaustion. The higher build quality and more rugged components have a significant impact on the riding experience as well. appeared first on Electrek.

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