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Ford-owned Spin partners with Tortoise to bring remotely operated e-scooters to cities in N America & Europe in 2021

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The company’s new Spin Valet platform makes it possible to operate Spin’s fleet remotely and automatically re-park scooters out of the pathway of pedestrians and other sidewalk or street traffic within seconds. The first S-200 fleet will be piloted in Boise, Idaho this Spring. The City will receive up to 300 S-200 e-scooters.

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Electric Car Company and Liberty Electric Cars Intend to Form JV for EV Conversions of Luxury 4x4s

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a vehicle conversion company specializing in electric conversions and manufacturing for the livery and fleet markets, and Liberty Electric Cars , USA LLC ( earlier post ) intend to form a joint venture for the conversion of large luxury 4x4s to all-electric drive, as well as the manufacture of new EVs. Electric Car Company , Inc.,

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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When on the freeway, take a glance at the center round gauge that shows whether the hybrid system is in the charging, eco or power mode. Learning how to modulate the accelerator pedal to stay in the eco and charge range will produce the best efficiency. Clean Fleet Report’s test car had the Lexus Multimedia System with a 12.3-inch,

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report drove the 2023 Grecale Modena that offered plenty of power, style and class and for $30K less than the more powerful Trofeo. With 0-60 mph in 5.3 A Welcoming Interior You’re surrounded by luxury features Luxury and upscale? The base GT ($63,500), the mid-level Modena ($72,900), and the Trofeo ($109,495).

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Pyka Unveils Pelican Cargo, the World’s Biggest Autonomous Electric Cargo Aircraft

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Pyka , the global pioneer in autonomous electric aviation technology, unveiled the Pelican Cargo, the latest addition to its fleet of purpose-built industrial aircraft. Technical Features of Pyka Pelican Cargo features a 50-kWh Li-ion battery pack that offers a per-charge range of up to 200 miles (320 km) – plus a 20-minute reserve.

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THINK and AeroVironment to Pursue Projects to Promote Fast-charging Infrastructure; THINK Picks Enerdel as Sole Battery Provider for US

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AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to pursue demonstration and commercial projects using AV’s level III fast-charge system and the THINK City electric vehicle to jump-start the development of fast-charge infrastructure in the United States. Earlier post.)

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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

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It is the intention of NLE to purchase a variety of all-electric SUVs from AMP for utilization within fleet operations as well as for re-sale within the its market region. Iceland has no domestically-produced oil, according to the CIA World Factbook. With its 37 kWh Li-ion pack, range is 150 miles (241 km). Earlier post.).

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