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Volkswagen has dodged the tariff and trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. and its manufacturing plant now being built in St. Thomas will proceed full speed ahead, said the city’s economic develop

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Volkswagen has dodged the tariff and trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. and its manufacturing plant being built in St. Thomas will proceed full speed ahead, the city’s economic development boss says. Electric-vehicle batteries made in St. Thomas will be tariff-free under recent changes to the trade policy announced by the U.S., auto industry […]

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Meet The Lectric XP4: A Folding E-Bike That Doesn’t Compromise

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Lectric eBikes just unveiled its latest model, the XP4, and it’s a serious step forward for the brand’s popular folding e-bike lineup. Building on the huge success of the XP 3.0, this new version adds more power, more comfort, and smarter features, all while keeping that wallet-friendly price tag Lectric … [continued]

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Global Ferry Electrification Accelerates: 70% Of New Orders Go Electric

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Seventy percent of ferries currently on order globally now feature electric drivetrains, a remarkable shift underscoring just how rapidly maritime transportation is decarbonizing. Norway has about 70 electric ferries running already, and there are likely north of 200 globally. There are about 15,400 ferries in operation around the world, new … [continued]

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China Zorrilla: How The World’s Largest Electric Ferry Changes Maritime Electrification

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The launch of the all-electric ferry China Zorrilla, expected to be operating between Argentina and Uruguay, represents a landmark event in global maritime electrification. Commissioned by Buquebus, a major regional ferry operator connecting Buenos Aires and Montevideo, this vessel is—for now—the largest battery-electric passenger and vehicle ferry in the world. … [continued]

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