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Life in a Super Soco: Review of the TC-1900 (Plus, the Future of the Brand)

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In June 2022, just before the second round of Colombia’s national elections, former President Ivan Duque announced that the de-facto subsidy for gasoline* would be gradually dropped. The decision, thankfully, was approved by the new administration of President Gustavo Petro, and the cost of gasoline started to increase monthly.

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TomTom: Global traffic congestion up; Bengaluru world’s most traffic-congested city

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This global increase in congestion, despite being an indicator of a strong economy, is understood to cost economies billions. Globally, there’s a long road to travel until congestion levels are brought under control. Greater Moscow takes the lead in Europe (59%) with Istanbul (55%) coming a close second.

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SEAT to launch 6 electric and plug-in hybrid models, develop smaller version of MEB for lower-cost EVs

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Latin America is another potential territory for brand expansion, and there are plans to begin operations in Chile in the second half of 2019 and strengthen its presence in Colombia. In China, SEAT is a part of the JAC Volkswagen joint venture and preparations are being made for its entry in the world’s largest car market.

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

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While the industry is progressing, cost competition from established players like China persists. Inquiries are also pouring in from Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Europe, and the Middle East, with the UAE’s recent deployment of electric taxis being a strong indicator of regional market adoption.

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BYD will sell EVs in Brazil

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EV sales for the first half of 2022 from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru showed a growth that was driven by a number of factors, including government incentive programs and the cost of fuels. His program calls for industries focused on a green economy and the need to modernize the automotive industry with hybrids.

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Enel enters public transit electrification market in US; partners with MassCEC for electric bus fleet

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Currently, Enel X is constructing an integrated onsite solar and battery storage system at Marathon Elementary School in Hopkinton which is expected to begin operations by the end of 2020.

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Florida Governor Rick Scott rejects proposed Federal high-speed rail project

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The Governor said the decision to reject the project comes down to three main economic realities: Capital cost overruns from the project could put Florida taxpayers on the hook for an additional $3 billion. As a note, Florida subsidizes Tri-Rail $34.6 million a year while passenger revenues covers only $10.4 billion in federal funds to DC.

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