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Tesla launches first all-electric 'Giga Train' – and it's free to ride

"It is simply in line with our company mission: to accelerate the transition to renewable energies."

Currently, 500 people can be transported on the train, with 120 seats, space for bicycles, and an information system for passengers, per Teslarati. Niederbarnimer Eisenbahngesellschaft, or NEB, said there are additional plans to switch the fleet from diesel to e-trains at the end of this year. It also continues to focus on saving commuters money through projects like the recently launched ride-share program in Tampa, which shuttles passengers around several different hubs for only $2.

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