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

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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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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The 2022 Fuel Economy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fuel economy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Credit: Andrew Sproles/ORNL, U.S.

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United to buy 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom; option for 35 more; optimized for 100% SAF

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Once operational, Overture is expected to be the first large commercial aircraft to be net-zero carbon from day one, optimized to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Overture will also be designed with features such as in-seat entertainment screens, ample personal space, and contactless technology.

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87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla

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Bloomberg Intelligence, the research arm of Bloomberg, interviewed 1,000 adults planning to buy or lease a brand-new car in the next year. (It Fuel-type stickiness suggests that EV penetration is unlikely to reverse course as the benefits of an EV could continue to outweigh the costs to current owners. Get started here. –

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CMU-led study finds that when Uber and Lyft enter cities, vehicle ownership increases

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The study found no statistically significant average effect of TNC entry on fuel economy or transit use but did find evidence of heterogeneity in these effects across urban areas, including larger transit ridership reductions after TNC entry in areas with higher income and more childless households. Ward et al. 2020.101933.

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EGEB: A Montana cryptocurrency miner wants to buy a huge solar farm

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Can emission-free electric (and hydrogen) airplanes replace fossil-fuel-powered planes? UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. more… The post EGEB: A Montana cryptocurrency miner wants to buy a huge solar farm appeared first on Electrek.

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Americans are ‘very likely’ to buy an EV as their next car now more than ever

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Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study was released today, and it shows that more Americans said they are “very likely” to buy an electric car for their next vehicle now more than ever. The post Americans are ‘very likely’ to buy an EV as their next car now more than ever appeared first on TESLARATI.

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