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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

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The city of Houston is set to receive the first Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Buy America-compliant mid-size autonomous bus in the US. As the inaugural class of AIM incubators, provide industry leadership in sharing project outcomes with the public transportation community.

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Audi combines e-scooter with skateboard

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To be transported by car, bus or train, the twelve-kilogram (26-pound) e-scooter can be folded up and stored in the back of the car, or if preferred, pulled like a trolley. At the end of 2020, private customers will be able to buy the Audi e-tron Scooter for about €2,000. The hydraulic foot brake provides additional safety.

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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has granted system approval for this on the basis of the technical approval regulation UN-R157 (UN Regulation No. On suitable highway sections and where traffic density is high, DRIVE PILOT can offer to take over the driving, initially up to the legally permitted speed of 37 mph.

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Elon Musk: Tesla Semi deliveries to Pepsi Dec 1

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The fully loaded Tesla Semi can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 20 seconds, has three independent motors on its rear axles and with remote diagnostics, over-the-air software updates and fewer moving parts enable operators to spend less time at service centers. We’re already starting to buy electric trucks actually from Tesla.

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Save 50% on ALLPOWERS’ new 3,168Wh power station, GoTrax folding e-bike $539, e-snow blower, more

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Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals. This e-bike is equipped with a 48V battery and 500W motor, giving it a max speed of 20 MPH and a travel distance of 15.5 Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Reducing Carbon Emissions Quickly Is the Goal – Not Quarter-Mile Times (Commentary)

EV Adoption

Last week Tesla revealed that its new Model S Plaid EV could reach a speed of near 200 MPH and reach 0 to 60 MPH in 1.99 While this performance feat is certainly impressive, it detracts from the primary goal of electric vehicles which is to help reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector as quickly as possible.

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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

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The new Lightning Electric LEV100 model will offer peak motor power of 295 horsepower with a 2-speed Eaton automatic transmission, providing 1821 lb-ft (2,469 N·m) in first gear and a 65-mph governed top speed. Zeem is product-agnostic and focused on vehicle options that meet fleet transportation requirements.

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