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Bye Aerospace unveils 8-seat all-electric eFlyer 800; Safran supporting propulsion design

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Additional potential features include emergency auto-landing system; intelligent algorithm ensuring envelope protection; terrain avoidance and routing for emergency auto-land; and an option for supplemental power solar cells and in-wheel electric taxi. The ENGINeUS 45 motor has a continuous power of 45kW.

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AlixPartners finds limited consumer willingness to pay for autonomous vehicles but enthusiasm for robo-taxis

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At the same time, the survey results also suggest enthusiasm for autonomous robot-taxis. Consumers in China, the world’s largest auto market, were the most enthusiastic, at 84%. Americans surveyed said they’d be willing to pay just a 9% premium—or $1,868 versus $1,709.

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Argonne white paper outlines battery and R&D requirements for electric aviation

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A new white paper published by the Argonne National Laboratory Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) outlines a clear set of battery requirements and research and development needs to accelerate the commercialization of electric propulsion for aviation—from air taxis in the near term to 737 class aircraft in the long term.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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have established a partnership to provide platform services for the taxi industry. The partnership will utilize DiDi’s advanced AI technologies to build ride-hailing platforms to enhance efficiency for both taxi operators and drivers. In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1 In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1

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Mahindra and REE Automotive to establish a strategic collaboration for the development of electric commercial vehicles

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—Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director (Auto and Farm Sectors), Mahindra & Mahindra. REE’s technology is designed for current and future e-mobility applications, including autonomous vehicles, and offers significant benefits in terms of weight, space and total body design flexibility.

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2015 Audi A3 Prices, Nissan Electric-Car Design, NYC Electric Taxis: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: New York City issues a road map for electrifying one-third of its taxi fleet, detailed pricing information the 2015 Audi A3 sedan is released, and Nissan''s design director discusses future electric-car plans. See the 2015 Honda Fit in our video summary from the 2014 Detroit Auto.'

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Renault Samsung Motors boosts range of new SM3 Z.E. by 57% to 233 km

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electric vehicle at the Daegu International Future Auto Expo in South Korea. South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare purchased 1,200 units of the car last April; the model is also popular as an EV taxi in Seoul, Daegu and Jeju Isla. Renault Samsung Motors this morning unveiled the new SM3 Z.E. The SM3 Z.E.,