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PEUGEOT Cycles introducing new range of connected electric bikes designed and manufactured by startup Beweel

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At the end of 2023 and early 2024, PEUGEOT Cycles will expand its range of electric bikes with several new innovative models benefiting from the best connected technologies. PEUGEOT Cycles will launch this range of connected electric bikes in three models: City bike (Digital e-Bike). million units sold, an annual growth of 8.6%.

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DOE: In 2021, 87% of US truck freight tonnage was shipped less than 250 miles

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This breakdown has important implications as the freight sector shifts towards electric drive and other alternative fuels where range and refueling infrastructure may be limiting factors. Source: US Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Federal Highway Administration, Freight Analysis Framework Version 5.5,

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Georgia Tech team develops AI to read EV charging station reviews to find infrastructure gaps

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Predicted discussion frequency of station availability for US metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas. The map reveals areas with high and low discussion frequency for predicted Availability issues in all metropolitan statistical areas (e.g., Micropolitan statistical areas (e.g., Micropolitan statistical areas (e.g.,

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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

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New statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe 2021 with a market share of 42%. Statistics from the market analysis group IHS Markit show that during 2021 a total of 346 electric trucks (?16 An increasing number of heavy all-electric trucks are now running in commercial traffic.

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Tesla Model Y Long Range now available in Japan

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Update: The Tesla Model Y Long Range is also available in Australia now, starting at $81,900 (US$55,497.90). The Tesla Model Y Long Range is available to order in Japan. Tesla Japan recently announced that the Model Y Long Range from Giga Shanghai is available for purchase. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends

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They found that consumers’ preferences for vehicle attributes such as longer range and cheaper operation haven’t changed much, but that consumers are more willing to adopt EVs as technology improves. In the past decade, average EV efficiency has increased by 15%, while average range has increased by about 200%.

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Scientists call for careful use of time scales, reference dates and statistical approaches in analyzing climate change trends to avoid distortion and hampering of response

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Demonstrating that the use of different time scales, reference dates, and statistical approaches can generate highly disparate results in climate reports, scientists at the University of Alaska Anchorage argue that careful use of these tools is critical for correctly interpreting and reporting climatic trends in Alaska and other polar regions.