Small companies that handle the final delivery are relying on them to skirt New York City traffic. Amazon plans to try the bikes elsewhere, too.
Category: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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Amazon E-Bikes Take Root in Manhattan and Brooklyn
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Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry
The New York Times – Business:California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.
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Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
The New York Times – Business:A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
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Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
The New York Times – Business:Honda posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.
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Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
The New York Times – Business:Honda posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.
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Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.
The New York Times – Business:Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
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Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions
The New York Times – Business:As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.
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China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The New York Times – Business:The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
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Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year
The New York Times – Business:Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.
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Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
The New York Times – Business:The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
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These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks
The New York Times – Business:People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.