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Starting this year, Moscow will only buy electric buses

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The city of Moscow, Russia is halting the purchase of diesel buses for its passenger transport fleet. Starting this year, by the decision of the Mayor of Moscow, we will not buy diesel buses, except for transportation in a special mode. —Makim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport. Only electric buses.

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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. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and fresh lockdown restrictions have dissuaded consumers to return to public or shared modes of transport.

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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.” Sometimes we recommend they take it to the dealer for a check.”

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‘Today, people’s choice of colour is a reflection of their personality,’: Shashank Srivastava | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Over the years, a car has evolved from being just a mode of transport to being an extension of the consumer’s personality. Further explaining the rationale in buying cars, he said that when a family usually picks a car, ‘the least disliked colour will pass muster,’ for example silver and grey.

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

Green Car Congress

Overture will also be designed with features such as in-seat entertainment screens, ample personal space, and contactless technology. Among the many future potential routes for United are Newark to London in just three and a half hours, Newark to Frankfurt in four hours and San Francisco to Tokyo in just six hours.

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

Green Car Congress

I would have expected people to own fewer vehicles once they gain access to this alternative transportation mode. One possible explanation could be that there’s an effect on the other side, where somebody who was on the verge of being able to afford a vehicle now has an incentive to buy one and earn some money with it.

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You Probably Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Buy A 2-Wheel Drive EV

CleanTechnica EVs

” I’ve seen this on social media and in a few in-person conversations. “That little Bolt EUV looks great, but I’m waiting for them to make one with all-wheel-drive.” People are starting to see increasingly cheap EV crossovers, and the low prices are getting their attention.