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Nio garners $2.2 billion investment from UAE fund

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In the past, Tesla had a battery swapping unit, though the company shifted its focus onto charging very early on, suggesting that the swapping model wouldn’t be as viable. billion investment from UAE fund appeared first on TESLARATI. Nio buys 12% stake in lithium mining company What are your thoughts? The post Nio garners $2.2

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Emirates Transport to launch the first electric school bus in the UAE; air conditioner efficiency a point of focus

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Emirates Transport (ET), the UAE government owned public transport provider, recently launched the final phase of testing for the first electric-powered school bus in the region. Technicians and specialists from Sunwin also visited the UAE to assess how the country’s climate and other conditions may impact on the performance of the bus.

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Comment on Nio signs technology license agreement with CYVN subsidiary Forseven by Kaza

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For the time being, can you do me a favor and consider the following: Re-imagine this scenario: a NIO car driving itself to a battery swap station, or to a charging pile at night when there's lot less traffic on the streets, getting itself fully charged then returning back to its parking slot and be ready for the owners new day.

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SpaceX rideshare program beats small rockets for Emirati launch contract

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The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) space agency has contracted with SpaceX to launch a domestically-built Earth observation satellite on a Falcon 9 rideshare mission. For a direct contract with SpaceX itself, the Smallsat Rideshare Program charges a minimum of $1 million to launch up to 200 kg (440 lb) on one payload adapter.

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Tesla updates Model S and Model X: Price cuts, free paint, and no more Standard Range

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Amidst the rollout of the Model 3 Project Highland to several territories such as China , parts of Europe , and the UAE , Tesla has also implemented updates for its two flagship vehicles, the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. That’s a pretty good deal for a full-sized all-electric sedan that has an EPA range of 405 miles per charge.

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Joy e-bike maker to develop hydrogen scooter, eyes global expansion | Autocar Professional

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The proposed hydrogen scooter has a range of 50 kilometres and will use an external electrolyser to charge the on-board fuel cell, which powers the motor. “The electrolyser charges the tank, and the tank is plugged into the compartment at the given compartment,” Sablok remarked.

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Over 27 OEMs, 400 component makers to participate in Bharat Mobility Global Expo | Autocar Professional

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The ministry noted that the show will have participation from countries including the United States, Japan, Germany, Korea, Taiwan, UAE, Russia, and Italy. The expo will be a landmark event, heralding a new era of collaboration and innovation in the mobility sector, the commerce ministry said.

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