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New Studies Show Bitcoin Has No Mainstream Use And Is More Like Gambling

Key Takeaway Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are becoming mainstream, but the true success of these cryptocurrencies depends on the average punter selling them for more than they bought them. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s data shows that cryptocurrency is rarely used for buying things, with only 2% of adults using it as a payments instrument. […]
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From GameStop To Crypto: How To Protect Yourself From Hype

Key Takeaways: Recent rallies in stocks popularised on social media have attracted increasing numbers of investors looking to these so-called “meme stocks” for quick returns. And with recessions looming around the world, the danger is becoming even more acute. Investors should learn a lesson from the GameStop story. Consumers have learned to be more wary […]
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The world’s 1st e-bike from JAPAN

Japan’s leading innovator of electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, Terra Motors Corporation unveils S750 on March 17th 2015. S750 is the succeeding model of A4000i & A2000 that is created to expand the e-scooter/e-bike market worldwide. Terra Motors launched A4000i, the world’s first e-scooter with smartphone connectionas our flagship model in September 2014. Terra has received more […]
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Terra Motors established a joint venture with Runner group to sell electric vehicles in Bangladesh.

In Tokyo, Terra Motors Corporation, Japanese leading innovator of electric two- and three-wheelers, is establishing a joint venture to deal with the manufacturing and sales of electric vehicle in Dhaka with Runner group of companies, the most famous motorbike manufactures in Bangladesh, on 18th February. The name of our joint venture is “Runner Terra EV ltd.” Toru Tokushige, […]
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Terra Motors unveils A2000, “E-scooter For Everyone”

Terra Motors Corporation, Tokyo, Japan’s leading innovator of electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, unveils A2000, January 6, 2015. It is their succeeding model of A4000i to expand the e-scooter market worldwide. “September 29th, 2014, we launched A4000i, the world’s first e-scooter with smartphone connection as our flagship model. Terra has received more than 300 orders […]
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Terra Motors Vietnam opens one of their first 3S-authorized dealers and officially launches e-scooter A4000i.

Terra Motors Vietnam officially opens Terra Motors Gia Minh – one of their first dealers in Hanoi. It is one of the first authorized dealers that were built according to the 3S standards in nation-wide.   Terra Motors Vietnam, a group company of the No.1 electric vehicle company in Japan, officially launches their E-scooter A4000i as […]
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Terra Motors releases electric motorcycles “A4000i” in Italy with Spesso Srl

 Tokyo, Terra Motors Corporation, Japan’s leading innovator of electric two and three-wheelers, starts sales in Italy, with Spesso Srl, of “A4000i”, the world’s first electric scooter with smartphone connection.  Toru Tokushige, CEO of Terra Motors said,  “There have been already concept models of electric motorcycles with smart phones. However, when it comes to e-scooters produced […]

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