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Fiat 500e detailed: First European EV for those on a budget

EV Central

Some cars just seem perfectly suited to going electric – city friendly, zippy and with plenty of appeal to the younger generations that car companies want to get excited about the EV future – and the Fiat 500 is definitely one of those. It also doesn’t go particularly far on a charge, reinforcing its city friendliness.

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Shell and Sumitomo Corporation invest in LO3 Energy to develop blockchain-based community energy platform

Green Car Congress

Shell Ventures and Sumitomo Corporation Group have invested in LO3 Energy to support the global development of its blockchain-based community energy networks. The investment from Shell and Sumitomo represents a landmark moment for LO3 Energy as we begin to scale our blockchain-based energy networks around the world.

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Volvo Trucks receives order for 100 electric semis

Electric Vehicles India

“At DFDS, we’re determined to reduce CO2 emissions and create a sustainable supply chain solution for our customers. The vehicle can be charged either overnight depot charging (each truck comes with an AC charger) and also via high power charging on route ( DC charging ).

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Tesla revenue from NZ EV rebates hint at potential IRA benefits [Feature]

Teslarati

Tesla Giga Shanghai definitely factors into the company’s increased revenues in New Zealand and Australia between 2020 and 2021. New Zealand also changed rebates offered for used imports and disability vehicles while applying charges for specific emissions. million (USD$ 140.1 million) in 2021. million to $499.5

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The Greenius Misplaces His Mojo… Momentarily

Creative Greenius

It has definitely been been awhile, hasn’t it? We have now most definitely reached the wholly absurd portion of our trip, the part where you pay for all your baggage including your carry-on. The part where the inmates are not just running the asylum, they’re dismantling it. Wow, March First already. How you been?

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CEO’s Take On 2024: Tech-driven auto industry targets to be smarter, greener, says Prashanth Doreswamy – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Globally, 2023 was a roller-coaster ride, with several challenges, including supply chain disruptions carried forward from the previous year, material cost increase, geo-political tensions, labour unrest in some parts of the world and declining EV sales. Technology will definitely be a differentiator to attract younger consumers.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

Teslarati

As people have seen the EV adoption rate globally is under pressure and a lot of other auto manufacturers are pulling back on EVs and pursuing plugin hybrids instead. million vehicles, and we’re seeing about half of people use it so far. We’re making sure that we’re being efficient as possible in our training.

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