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Mercedes-Benz launches new private car-sharing scheme: Croove

Green Car Congress

The peer-to-peer car-sharing platform is another example of a CASE strategy project that has advanced from idea to implementation. Car-sharing will be a key element of the mobility concept in tomorrow’s cities. Earlier post.). On average, a car is parked up for 23 hours a day. Why not make it earn a little money during this time?

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Columbus, Ohio wins $40M DOT Smart City Challenge; $10M more from Vulcan, $90M from private partners

Green Car Congress

The city proposed to deploy three electric self-driving shuttles to link a new bus rapid transit center to a retail district, connecting more residents to jobs.

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Finally, Tesla Confirms The Wireless Charging & A Little More On Wireless Charging of EVs

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Now let us look at How EVs are charged wirelessly Wireless Charging Of EVs Electric vehicles may be charged wirelessly via electromagnetic induction charging, which eliminates the need for a physical connection to a charging station. Volvo Cars worked with Swedish taxi companies to test this technology in urban settings.

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Kia PBV concepts preview flexible electric vans, and a robotaxi

Baua Electric

While it’s already testing some of these ideas with the taxi-focused Niro Plus in South Korea, the first manufacturing step is Kia’s dedicated PBV factory , due to start production in 2025 set to make up to 150,000 vehicles annually. Kia PBV Concepts EVs that look beyond the skateboard platform?

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

New ideas like Tesloop keep popping up. Where it used to be Hertz or Avis–or a taxi–the choices now are much more complex. Uber’s value proposition is that it is cheaper than using a taxi and much cheaper than using a personal car. Getaround Getaround is free to join, similar in concept to Turo.

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

Clean Fleet Report

CES 2024 was no different with several concept and new vehicle reveals, and technological advancements that will be part of new cars in the coming years. New BMW owners will be offered a growing list of music, gaming and news accessed through Bluetooth-enabled wireless gaming controllers that are connected to the infotainment system.

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Udaipur to Himachal : 923 km in an electric car

Plug In India

The power was still on as the dashboard and LCD screen so the auxiliary battery was still connected. The computer of the car is connected all the time, even when you push the power off switch. We had to run a diagnostic tool after connecting a Panasonic laptop provided by Tata Motors to the dealer. No screwdriver required.