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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

Blink Charging

This is partially due to the cost of EVs in these countries, but also with a relative lack of charging infrastructure. With this increase in demand came an equally steep rise in the price of the metals used in the manufacturing of EV batteries – particularly lithium – which the IEA’s report says is a significant challenge to the EV industry.

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An Army of Grain-harvesting Robots Marches Across Russia

Cars That Think

They start the system, let go of the steering wheel, and can concentrate on controlling the machinery or checking commodity prices on their phones. Ultimately, both drivers and managers say unanimously that harvesting has become easier, and typically the cost of the system (about US $10,000) is paid off in just one season.

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An Army of Grain-harvesting Robots Marches Across Russia

Cars That Think

They start the system, let go of the steering wheel, and can concentrate on controlling the machinery or checking commodity prices on their phones. Ultimately, both drivers and managers say unanimously that harvesting has become easier, and typically the cost of the system (about US $10,000) is paid off in just one season.

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