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iM Bank revamps iM group account tailored for couples and married pairs

iM Bank revamped its iM group account service to target couples and married customers, adding features such as shared goal setting and schedule sharing to improve management of small shared expenses. The update also introduces a calendar for sharing schedules and setting anniversaries, along with an \"AI manager\" function. The bank is running promotional events for new account openings, offering monthly food and beverage coupons and additional franchise coupons for eligible automatic transfers.

Mobility

U.S. Congress mulls annual $130 fee for EV drivers, saying they should pay road tax

The U.S. Congress is pushing legislation that would impose a separate annual fee of up to $130 on electric vehicle drivers, arguing they should contribute to road upkeep because EVs do not pay the federal gasoline tax. The bill would also charge plug-in hybrids $35 a year and raise the EV fee by $5 annually from 2029 to as much as $150. Industry and environmental groups say the plan amounts to a punitive tax that could hurt EV adoption.

Mobility

E-bikes emerge as \'second car\' alternative in U.S. for short trips

A report says U.S. households should view electric bicycles not as a hobby but as an everyday transport option that can replace many short car trips. As fuel, insurance, maintenance, registration, parking and financing costs rise, e-bikes are gaining appeal for commuting, school runs, shopping and errands often handled by a second vehicle. Improvements in speed, stability and cargo capacity, along with health and congestion benefits, support wider adoption.