The 15 Most Urbanized States in America moneytalksnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from moneytalksnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Is the writing on the wall for combustion engines? on March 2, 2021, 6:55 38 comments
What just happened? Volvo has announced it will only sell electric vehicles by 2030, phasing out all car models with combustion engines, including hybrids, over the next nine years. The company previously said it s aiming for 50 percent of global sales to consist of fully electric cars by 2025 and wants to become an all-electric automaker within twenty years; this new 2030 target represents an “acceleration” of the electrification strategy.
Swedish company Volvo, owned by the Chinese Geely Group, says the new target date is driven by strong early demand for its first EV, the XC40 Recharge that launched last year, and an expected expansion of EV charging infrastructure.
10 Best Cities for Budget-Friendly Dating
Dating is different during the pandemic and can be less expensive.
This story originally appeared on SmartAsset.com.
Dating in the time of COVID-19 isn’t easy. The pandemic has impacted Americans and the economy unevenly. And cities have shut down and reopened at different rates.
So depending on where you live, it can be complicated for a couple to find a good restaurant, see a movie, visit a museum or enjoy any other romantic activity together. One small upside is that dates during COVID-19 may be cheaper than usual.
Many pandemic-friendly dates such as picnics and takeout are less expensive than typical activities, so wooers won’t have to dig as deep into their savings accounts to make Cupid strike.
The 15 Best-Paying Cities for Real Estate Agents
There are high-paying locations for real estate agents across the country.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate agents were adopting new technologies as a way to connect with young, tech-savvy homebuyers. However, like so many other economic sectors, the real estate industry has been forced to expand these practices in response to social-distancing measures taken to reduce exposure to the coronavirus.
Now, virtual open houses and watch parties are the norm, and even formerly non-tech-savvy agents are embracing online document software and drone photography to comply with new restrictions.
Even with recent economic disruptions and high levels of unemployment, the real estate industry remains strong. And data from the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index reveals that home prices fueled by strong demand and a limited supply continue to rise.