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The weirdest and wildest electric bikes and other personal EVs I tested this year

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This year was jam-packed with all sorts of fun electric bikes, e-scooters, electric four-wheelers, and other hard-to-classify electric vehicles. The post The weirdest and wildest electric bikes and other personal EVs I tested this year appeared first on Electrek.

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Pivotal begins US sales of the Helix – a light eVTOL that doesn’t require FAA pilot certification

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Following the debut of the production-intent design of its Helix light eVTOL, electric aviation startup Pivotal has begun selling the personal aircraft in the US. more… The post Pivotal begins US sales of the Helix – a light eVTOL that doesn’t require FAA pilot certification appeared first on Electrek.

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Honda unveils $7,300 light electric van to meet the high demand for commercial EVs

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An electric vehicle for around $7,300? Honda announced today a new light commercial electric van set to launch in spring 2024 that’s ideal for both personal and business use. The post Honda unveils $7,300 light electric van to meet the high demand for commercial EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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California ARB study finds commuters’ exposures to air pollution greatly depends on mode of travel; light rail, personal vehicles the lowest

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The researchers found that electricity-powered light rail trains offer the least polluted travel environment followed by personal vehicles, while commute trips by older technology diesel-powered trains experienced the highest average air pollution levels in Sacramento.

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BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

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A few weeks before its world premiere and during the BMW Group Annual Conference, Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG for Development, presented a few details about the coming new BMW 7 Series, including the new all-electric BMW i7. The all-electric BMW i7 is also the most powerful BMW 7 Series.

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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. Meanwhile, 78% of consumers will opt for using their personal vehicles over taking public transport.

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Fiat introduces two new EVs: 600e and low-speed electric Topolino

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Fiat has introduced two new EVs: the Fiat 600e , marking a return to the B-segment; and the low-speed electric Topolino. Customers can store their personal items in the smart central tunnel—which comes with a customized cover pad and flexible cupholders—seat pockets and strategic front storage spaces. New Fiat 600e.