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IDTechEx: buying an autonomous electric car will feel more like buying a laptop than a car

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IDTechEx expects that purchasing a new vehicle will soon feel like shopping for a new laptop. Source: IDTechEx What are the main concerns when buying a laptop? The industry is already starting to market its models based on the performance of its autonomous features. Semiconductor devices found on autonomous electric vehicles.

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Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy

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Gen X and Millennials tend to buy more EVs than Baby Boomers, but the older generation is still in control of EV policy, a pair of recent studies show. Experian's fourth quarter 2023 Automotive Market Trends report, released Thursday, noted that 9.4% of new vehicles purchased by Gen X in 2023 were electric.

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Moscow plans to buy 500 more electric buses in 2022

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This year the Government of Moscow plans to buy 500 additional electric buses. Most of them will be purchased with the funds from the green bonds. Moscow has entered the green bond market to implement the principles of sustainable development and environmental initiatives necessary for the capital.

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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

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Communities throughout California can now purchase all-electric shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT.

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U.S. Congressmen buy Tesla stock in October despite market downturn

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Congressmen have been buying up Tesla stock consistently over the past three months despite current stock fluctuations. The website includes a range of dollar values associated with the trade, an estimated number of stocks (either purchased or sold), what medium bought or sold them (financial advisor, spouse, etc.), The post U.S.

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Ford is making it easier for you to buy an EV

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Ford (F) CEO Jim Farley revealed during Monday’s Capital Markets Day that the automaker would soon make it as easy as possible for you to buy an EV with transparent pricing, flexible purchase options, and remote vehicle delivery. more… The post Ford is making it easier for you to buy an EV appeared first on Electrek.

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New Zealand EV Market Surges in September 2023

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With elections imminent and a right-leaning coalition expected to win, New Zealand new car buyers are about to lose massive bonus/malus benefits from purchasing an electric vehicle. Hence, September’s a buying spree! That is up a […]