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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. But the cars and SUVs used in these situations drive more miles each year than a typical personal vehicle, contributing a higher proportion of greenhouse gases to the environment.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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Electric vehicles have become an inevitable part of every walk of modern life. They are not only used for personal commuting, but they are also being used in agriculture, public transportation, last-mile operation and even in firefighting. Courier companies are already using EVs for their last-mile operations very extensively. 

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DOE and EPA release annual fuel economy guide with 2013 models

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The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices.

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Survey finds German motorists consider PHEVs more attractive and practical than HEVs

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agreeing that an electric range of 50 km (31 miles) would meet their daily needs. The independent online survey asked more than 1,000 German motorists for their views on driveline technologies such as hybrids and all-wheel drive as well as issues ranging from the environment to their vehicle preferences. driving gasoline.

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Toyota, City of Grenoble, Grenoble-Alpes Métropole, Cité lib, EDF launch ultra-compact urban EV car-sharing project; i-ROAD and COMS

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TMC plans to supply nearly 70 ultra-compact electric vehicles for the 3-year project, including the COMS ultra-compact vehicle produced by Toyota Auto Body ( earlier post ), as well as a new vehicle based on the Toyota i-ROAD concept vehicle. Toyota will provide electric vehicles based on the new i-ROAD concept (left) and COMS (right).

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Buyer’s Guide: Why EVs Are Great For Students

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or Canada going back to in-person school soon? The good news is, electric vehicles (EVs) are trending among younger drivers, with more than 5.6 Plus, EVs already have a proven track record of being sustainable on the road with an average of 5,300 miles a year. Still thinking about getting your student an electric vehicle?

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2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans priced in US starting at $44,550 and $46,550

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The new BMW 330e and 330e xDrive Sedans utilize an intelligently controlled powertrain consisting of an electric motor, a high voltage battery pack and an internal combustion gasoline engine to enhance the performance driving experience of the 3 Series. Purely electric driving up to 87 mph. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

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