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Source: Huger Blitzes Indiegogo to Bring Electric Skateboards to Production

As of Sept. 15, Huger raised $212,265 from 460 backers on its Indiegogo page, 701 percent of its original requested amount to fund its e-skateboards into production. Currently, all orders are on track to be shipped this month, with the brand accepting pre-orders. At the moment, its Indiegogo page allows budding technology backers to pre-order three models: the “Classic,” the “Racer,” and the Travel.” Each model offers savings between 10 percent to 25 percent off its market price, a perk popularized by Indiegogo. Extra accessories for sale including a quick-swap wheel and battery for $89 and $189, respectively.
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Huger’s three e-skateboard configurations vary regarding top speeds (15 to...

bwilson4web Oct 20, 2017 Read More Replies: 4

"First mass-produced electric truck"

Mitsubishi has unveiled what they call the world's first mass-produced electric truck.

3 tons of cargo and 100 Km (62 miles) on a single charge.

I did not realize 7-Eleven was so big in Japan.

First mass-produced electric truck unveiled - News - NHK WORLD - English

Prodigyplace Oct 20, 2017 Read More Replies: 12

Tesla production shortcomings compared with Toyota excellence (sort of)

https://mondaynote.com/teslas-new-car-smell-315c72c955d3

It's an interesting read, fairly long but worth the effort IMHO. Here is the the brief reference to Toyota.

"I couldn’t help check off the sins against the “Toyota Bible”, prescriptions for car manufacturers that are lucidly detailed in The Machine That Changed The World (a great and, in parts, sad read)."

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GT4Prius Oct 16, 2017 Read More Replies: 17