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Are we close to the end of physical money? Coins and banknotes are practically disappearing in these countries — Executive Digest

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Are we close to the end of physical money?  Coins and banknotes are practically disappearing in these countries — Executive Digest

At present, the number of payment alternatives in addition to physical money such as credit cards, payment with applications or mobile phones is increasing, and well-known coins and banknotes are gaining ground.

However, ElEconomist explains, there is evidence that, despite the apparent growth of other forms of payment, physical money continues to hold. According to the European Central Bank (ECB), almost half of all payments, 48%, are made using banknotes. In the US, the US Federal Reserve has noted that money in circulation has even reached an all-time high.

There are countries that are discussing this issue, and some countries are testing formulas for moving to a fully digital model. A Spanish website has compiled a list of cases where money could be on the brink of extinction.

Sweden:

Despite having the oldest central bank in the world, it has been leading the fight against physical money since the beginning of the last decade. Between 2011 and 2020, Swedish citizens reduced their use of cash from 39% to 9%. With companies, banks and other institutions refusing to accept payments in coins or banknotes, Sweden would be quite willing to move away from cash if rural areas didn’t resist its decline.

At the same time, the Swedish government is at the same time trying to slow down the transition by asking citizens to keep money at home.

Norway:

Norges Bank, the country’s central bank, has released figures that Norwegians only use banknotes or coins for 3 to 4% of their transactions, and the lack of physical liquidity in the country is a concern, so although they are about to achieve full digitization, they are trying to stop this is.

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The Norwegian Consumer Protection Agency has already received complaints about the inability to pay for bus tickets or cafes in cash in the center of the capital, and the country’s Pensioners’ Association has also warned of the concerns this raises among a less digitized population.

Netherlands:

It is one of the countries not only in Europe but also in the world with the most development in this aspect, with a share of cash payments below 24% compared to 52% in 2005, 40% in 2011 and 30% in 2015. . . .

Data from the Dutch Payments Association shows that card usage for payments now exceeds 75%, with mobile payments up 30% last year.

In this case, banks are the biggest drivers of total digitalization to cut costs at branches and ATMs. In the Netherlands, 89% of customers are already digital, compared to the European average of 60%.

China:

The country is becoming so digitized in this regard that the People’s Bank of China is imposing fines on public and private institutions that refuse to accept cash payments in order to “protect citizens’ rights to use cash.”

The latest survey by the region’s central bank shows that 66% of payments in the region are made using a mobile phone, compared to 23% in cash. At the same time, the percentage of card payments is even less: only 7% of transactions.

South Korea:

Since 2016, the country has been trying to digitize payments, which is why cash in circulation is only 40% of the total, which is an all-time low. Of the total number of transactions in the country, only 17% are made in physical money.

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Canada:

In the country led by Justin Trudeau, Visa said citizens are “ready to move away from cash” as Canada “has one of the highest penetration rates of credit card payments in the world (70%)”. As a percentage of total transactions in 2021, only 17% were made with physical money. Cards make up 60% of transactions and electronic payments 12%.

Australia:

The latest report from The Global Payments explains that the country is accelerating its transition to cash, which will account for just 2% of all transactions by 2025. From 75% in 2007 to around 30% in 2019.

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Everything has been delivered. 10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

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Everything has been delivered.  10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

OAll Bugatti Centodieci have been delivered, the Molsheim-based brand said on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo received the number 07 in October this year. and Bugatti has now revealed that the latest unit – #10 – is already in the possession of its owner.

“The Centodieci combines all the values ​​of the Bugatti brand in an extraordinary package: rarity, innovation, heritage, craftsmanship and unrivaled performance. The production batch of 10 units was so in demand by our customers that it was sold before the Centodieci. was even officially presented,” said Christophe Piochon, president of Bugatti.

This latest example is finished in Quartz White with carbon fiber trim on the bottom and matte grilles. The brake calipers are painted in Light Blue Sport, as is the logo on the rear that refers to the EB110, the iconic Bugatti model that inspired this Centodieci. Inside, the predominant color is also blue, as you can see in the images above.

This block is powered by the same block as the other nine instances. The 8.0-liter W16 with four turbines is capable of developing 1600 hp. In terms of performance, this allows the Centodieci to hit 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 380 km/h.

Recall that each unit costs the owners eight million euros before taxes.

Read also: We already know when the Bugatti Centodieci fell into the hands of Ronaldo.

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The first Dacia hybrid. “The cheapest hybrid family on the market”

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The first Dacia hybrid.  "The cheapest hybrid family on the market"

BUT Dacia revealed this Monday that the hybrid engine has been available since March on the Jogger, the Romanian brand’s model known to be available with a seven-seat variant.

The Jogger Hybrid 140, Dacia’s first hybrid, will hit dealerships in March, but customers can expect and order it as early as January.

The price has been revealed by Dacia and since it’s only available in the seven-seater SL Extreme, it starts at €28,800. The brand claims it is “the most affordable hybrid family car on the market.”

Available in six existing colors to celebrate the launch of this hybrid, there will be a slate gray version, as you can see in the images above.

Equipped with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 90 hp, the Jogger is also powered by two electric motors (a 50 hp engine and a high-voltage starter-generator). The total power is 140 horsepower. The electric transmission is automatic, four-speed, connected to an internal combustion engine, and two speeds are connected to an electric motor. This combined technology was possible, according to Dacia, only due to the lack of clutch.

Combined with the energy recovery levels of the 1.2kWh (230V) battery pack and the efficiency of the automatic transmission, regenerative braking delivers all-electric traction on 80% of urban journeys and saves up to 40% of fuel compared to a combustion engine vehicle.

Read also: Dual-fuel Dacia Jogger Eco-G. We tried 5 seater and LPG…

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See how Tesla tests its electric Semi truck in the worst-case scenarios

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Tesla Semi camião elétrico testes

Tesla has finally been able to bring its long-awaited Semi to market. This electric truck promises to revolutionize transportation and bring all the unique characteristics of this type of electric vehicle to this class of vehicles.

Now that the first units have been delivered, there is hope that they will finally be mass-produced and reach more transport companies. With so many promises to be kept, a new video is now emerging showing Tesla testing its Semi truck under worst-case scenarios.


Tesla Semi is already on the market

Like all Tesla electric vehicles, Semi follows the same line of creating a unique design associated with a platform with the most modern technology available. The proof is in what was presented to the public and surprised most people.

To prove the quality of this new proposal, Tesla published in your LinkedIn account new video. In it, he reveals some of the testing he's done to determine the strength and quality of the Semi's design and its (potential) durability.

Tests to prove its durability

It has been revealed that the Tesla electric truck is subjected to numerous tests and its application in the worst scenarios that drivers may face. It doesn't stop at the ruggedness of the Semi's designs, but goes further and focuses on the motors and batteries themselves.

This is the proof that many have been waiting for to ensure that this new proposal is not limited to a lot of autonomy. Its resistance is great and will provide greater durability, further enhancing the Semi's value and performance.

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high quality electric truck

Tesla has already showcased the Semi's quality with a video showing its truck driving roughly 500 miles on just one charge. The big news here is that he managed to make this long journey with a maximum load of about 37 tons.

Now Tesla remains to widely place the Semi on the market. At the moment, only a few companies have access to this new product, with a very long list of pending deliveries, who want to start mass-using this electric truck offering.

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