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Hertz and New York City Launch “Hertz Electrifies New York City”

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During New York City Climate Week, Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr and New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched “Hertz Electrifies New York City,” a public-private partnership aimed at increasing electric vehicle adoption and extending the environmental and economic benefits of electrification across neighborhoods.

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INRIX: shared bikes and scooters could replace nearly 50% of downtown vehicle trips

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Honolulu, Hawaii; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Nashville, Tennessee are the Top 3 cities with the greatest profile for micromobility to succeed and reduce vehicle trips in the US, according to INRIX. These cities also feature warm climates with minimal topographic variation, providing further support for micromobility.

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NYU review study suggests potential for gauging health risks of air pollution on individual level

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Though other parallel projects may well be in planning elsewhere, we describe this initiative, which is currently being applied in New York City, as a pilot study for the method applied in a very large metropolitan area. —Caplin et al. billion a year.

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Sensor Networks Help Fight Floods and Noise Pollution

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A challenge for New York City's efforts to reduce the negative impacts of street-level flooding and noise pollution has been how to measure these issues effectively. Ultimately, the data and knowledge gained through FloodNet can be used by local residents, researchers, and city agencies to address flood risks.

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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet from Revel set for NYC launch after regulatory mix up

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Revel, a New York City-based ridesharing company, will launch its fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis in the Big Apple in early August after a mix-up with NYC’s regulatory agency, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). The addition of Revel’s 49 Model Ys broadens New York City’s small fleet of electrified taxis.

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NYU Researchers Pave the Way for Future Shared Mobility

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This enormous growth has at least in part been driven by the aim of reducing vehicle carbon emissions to address climate change concerns. Chow has focused some his recent research on developing the infrastructure for charging electric vehicles throughout New York City. NYU Tandon.

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The lowly refuse truck offers the perfect use case for electrification

Charged EVs

A few years ago, finding that EV tech had advanced, Mack decided to build an electric truck for a long-time customer, the New York City Department of Sanitation. In New York City, it really hasn’t been their routes. If you think about New York, it’s all in a very dense area.