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Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy

Green Car Congress

In Las Vegas for SEMA, Ford revealed the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept—a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online. —,Eric Cin, global director, Vehicle Personalization, Accessories and Licensing.

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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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Tesla must commit to buying $500M of local parts in India before its tax cut request can be considered: report

Teslarati

Back then, Tesla reportedly stated that it would be sourcing more parts from India following any tax concessions, and it would be making investments in projects such as the country’s EV charging infrastructure. . This is extremely high, especially compared to the 15-30% import duties on parts that are shipped for assembly. .

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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

We help folks understand the health of the battery when they’re looking at buying a used car,” Cary continued. It’s scary when you’re buying something new and it can help to talk with someone who has had a similar experience.” During the pandemic, meetings were switched to online, and for the most part, have yet to return.

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

Cars That Think

On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. The personal computer vastly expanded the number of people and organizations that used computers. With that, the preeminent U.S. Press coverage of the announcement was lukewarm.

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

I’ve come along to help with the buying/selling bit (I’m a car person) as it’s relocating from NSW to QLD, and my accountant – let’s call him Alan – doesn’t know how all this public charging stuff works. I say this is all part of the game. The post We buy a used Porsche Taycan!

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Personal: Chevy Volt—Still Electric After All These Years

Clean Fleet Report

I love several things about the Volt that tipped my decision to buy out the lease and keep on driving—mostly on electricity: The Lectron charger has style and speed. Its second oil change was forced as part of the hand-over from the dealer. More Volt Stories from the Archives: Personal: Chevrolet Volt & Accell Charger.

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