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Unsold Gasoline Cars Plunge in Value as Swiss Banker Predicts Global Auto ‘Glut’, Price War

China may be coaxed into delaying an emissions rule that was set to leave auto dealerships with a glut of worthless, non-compliant gasoline cars, but an electric vehicle expert says the crisis is a sign that the global auto industry … Continue reading

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History in the making: Tesla may deliver biggest moment in car industry since Model T

A future where electric vehicles are far cheaper to buy, run and maintain will finally end the era of the internal combustion engine. — Read on thedriven.io/2023/02/26/history-in-the-making-tesla-may-deliver-biggest-moment-in-car-industry-since-model-t/ “This may be why Tesla made over $9500 per vehicle last year, eight times … Continue reading

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The Parisian ‘15-minute city’ comes to Brisbane

Cities around the world are trying to reimagine themselves as places where life’s necessities are within 15 minutes of home. Could Brisbane’s flexible workspaces help it become one of them? — Read on http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/workplace/the-parisian-15-minute-city-comes-to-brisbane-20221108-p5bwjs.html How the 15 minute city really … Continue reading

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Pepper spray for the school run? The weaponised SUV set to terrify America’s streets | Design | The Guardian

The extreme features of the Rezvani Vengeance – including electrified door handles and blinding strobe lights – are wholly in tune with lethal trends in the US market — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/jan/25/pepper-spray-school-run-apocalyptic-suv-reznavi-vengeange “weaponised monster of an SUV is aimed, not … Continue reading

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Cycling makes Seniors active, 30%, communities in Holland, important in mental health to “belong”

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Green lights simultaneously all 4 directions!

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These kids get to school on a pedal-powered bicycle bus – Active For Life

Children across Europe are getting to school in a pedal-powered bicycle bus called the S’Cool Bus. — Read on activeforlife.com/pedal-powered-bicycle-bus/ If 50% of car journeys are less than 5km and 70% less than 7km then surely our world needs fewer … Continue reading

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Reducing dependency on cars

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Electric on-demand public transport is making a difference in Auckland – now it needs to roll out further

On-demand public transit can rival car ownership in convenience, while cutting emissions and cost, and simultaneously encouraging a mode shift towards public transport. — Read on theconversation.com/electric-on-demand-public-transport-is-making-a-difference-in-auckland-now-it-needs-to-roll-out-further-189438 How cool is this? Let’s do it in regional towns too.

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Lamborghini Crisis: Australia crippled by critical shortage of Lamborghinis – Michael West

Business is calling for urgent government intervention to address crippling shortages of Lamborghinis on the East Coast of Australia — Read on michaelwest.com.au/lamborghini-crisis-australia-crippled-by-critical-shortage-of-lamborghinis/ Same for all those humongous Abrams tanks and “our” Bushmaster and Boxer battlefield vehicles. What use when … Continue reading

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