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

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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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Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce cost of EVs says  Nitin Gadkari 

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Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce cost of EVs says Nitin Gadkari . The newly launched Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Programme or the vehicle scrappage policy will help to reduce the cost of manufacturing electric vehicles in India. It will also help to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles. Vehicle scrappage policy.

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Solazyme and Unilever sign commercial supply agreement for tailored algal oil

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a renewable oil and bioproducts company, and Unilever have executed a commercial supply agreement for the first partnered Solazyme Tailored Algal Oil. Supply delivery is planned to begin in early 2014 and Unilever expects to purchase the full volume within twelve to eighteen months. Solazyme, Inc., Solazyme, Inc.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024 The loophole lies in the IRA’s tax credit qualifications for commercial vehicles. In short, a leased car can be regarded as a commercial vehicle.

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Is the Depreciation Cost of Electric Vehicles the Same as Conventional Vehicles?

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With the increasing popularity and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), many prospective buyers are curious about the overall costs associated with owning an EV. It is a significant consideration for both personal and commercial vehicle owners, as it affects the resale value and trade-in potential.

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Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

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Ford Model e also will lead on creating an exciting new shopping, buying and ownership experience for its future electric vehicle customers that includes simple, intuitive e-commerce platforms, transparent pricing and personalized customer support from Ford ambassadors. Ford reaffirms guidance for 2022 of $11.5 billion to $12.5

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Attend an online or in-person event. EVs require less maintenance and therefore have lower maintenance costs. Watch an EV parade. Watch virtual test drives. They are less costly to drive at $1.24 per eGallon (US Average). They’re safer. EVs are ten times less likely to catch fire than conventional gas cars.

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