Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Smith Electric Vehicles announced that Smith will open an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Chicago. and a manufacturing facility in New York City. In addition to the announcement of the manufacturing facility, Smith provided an update on two of its global fleet customers.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2019

Bosch is working on sensor technology for air taxis. The Boston Consulting Group predicts that people around the world will take 1 billion flights in air taxis in 2030, once sharing services have also established a presence on fixed routes above the ground; most of those air taxis will be capable of operating without a pilot.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2022

Initially the focus will be on buses, light commercial vehicles and cars, with a further aim to accelerate the heavy-duty truck segment. This includes the infrastructure and refueling stations, as well as integrated vehicles offers (leasing and service) to customers such as taxi companies, fleet operators, local authorities, and others.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) of seven of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving more sustainable aviation and to reaching industry-wide Air Transport Action Group targets in a joint statement.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

With more than 550 electric taxis on European roads, Nissan is now Europe’s best-selling manufacturer of 100% electric taxis. During 2015, more than 100 electric vehicles were delivered to taxi companies across Europe. Top five Nissan e-taxi countries in Europe by registrations. Green Lite Taxi Kft.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2020

Uber and Hyundai Motor Company announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Hyundai is our first vehicle partner with experience of manufacturing passenger cars on a global scale.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2019

ZeroAvia plans to start supplying its platform to commercial operators and aircraft manufacturers in 2022, initially targeting up to 500-mile regional flights in 10 to 20-seat fixed-wing aircraft. The solution aims to deliver the same performance as a conventional aircraft engine, and much lower operating costs.

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JUNE 1, 2018

Symbio currently has several hundred converted Renault Kangoo ZE Maxi light electric commercial vehicles equipped with a 22 kWh battery pack and 5 kW hydrogen fuel range extender with 2.08 kg H2 at 700 bar in service in Europe. Earlier post.) Similar use to that of a conventional vehicle due to the power (40 kW). Related services.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Another ideal application would be an all-electric taxi. —Simon Roberts, Antonov’s chief commercial officer. It has the potential therefore of replacing multiple alternators that are often required for heavy-duty military and commercial vehicle applications, the company says.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2016

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2019

Initially targeting the robo-taxi market, Lumotive’s patented system uses Liquid Crystal Metasurfaces (LCM) and silicon fabrication to achieve unmatched levels of manufacturing efficiency while simultaneously delivering excellent range, resolution and frame rate. —Lumotive co-founder and CEO, Dr. William Colleran.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

That hasn’t stopped Toyota from pouring funds into Joby Aviation , a company focused on making eVTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) air taxis, making it one of a few automakers deeply invested in the space. Toyota said it would invest $500 million into Joby Aviation with a goal of supporting its certification efforts and manufacturing.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Light trains, urban and school buses, taxis, cars and trucks will all be gradually electrified. More than $307 million will be invested over the next five years in the following measures: Under the EcoPerformance program, $113 million will be used to support energy conversion and efficiency projects in commercial and institutional buildings.

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MARCH 30, 2022

Berlin-based Theion , a developer of lithium-sulfur cathode technology, appointed Dr. Ulrich Ehmes as CEO and announced the upcoming commercial availability of its Crystal Battery for applications, beginning with the aerospace sector. Theion operates three locations within Berlin, specializing in cell design, prototyping and testing.

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

The company will be managed by Alexander Hitzinger, Senior Vice President for autonomous driving in the Volkswagen Group and Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Technical Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV). The first application cases are planned in the commercial sector.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Commercial passenger aircraft meet the highest standards of all, with expected catastrophic failures in the range of once per billion flight hours. Designed and manufactured in Germany, the Volocopter 2X is a two-seat eVTOL that's been in testing since 2013. Volocopter.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The PowerPhase HD 220 T system includes the most powerful electric motor UQM has yet manufactured, and an all-new controller designed specifically for the commercial vehicle market. UQM Technologies, Inc. The PowerPhase Pro electric propulsion system that is in volume production will also be part of the UQM display.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2011

Evida Power, Ltd, the provider of an 8 kWh Li-ion battery pack for German and French electric vehicle manufacturer Mia Electric ( earlier post ), will have its first fully homologated custom-designed battery pack on display at its stand at the upcoming Cenex Low Carbon Event/LCV2011 at the Rockingham Motor Circuit, UK, in September.

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JULY 8, 2022

Personal cars and taxi fleets in China are now adopting this technology as well with ambitious targets set by companies for rolling out their own swap station networks. Commercial fleets. The high utilization of commercial fleets in this segment means that swapping can directly boost revenue. Heavy-duty sector.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2016

Ricardo has licensed Qualcomm Halo Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) technology to commercialize WEVC systems for Plug-In Hybrid (PHEVs) and Electric Vehicles (EVs). Earlier post.). Qualcomm subsidiaries will provide technical expertise and engineering support. —Dave Shemmans, CEO of Ricardo.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2010

Oerlikon Graziano is highlighting its and Vocis Driveline Control’s (in which Oerlikon Graziano holds a majority share) development of the gearbox for the battery electric e-Vito Taxi ( earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2014

API certification marks an important step in the commercialization process and paves the way for use by motor oil manufacturers. Biosynthetic Technologies has been manufacturing limited quantities of the high oleic soybean-based synthetic oils at their plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

Accumulated fuel consumption over Cenex drive cycle for standard London taxi (TX2) and DuoDrive-equipped TX2 (blue line). a developer and manufacture of axial flux motors, hybrid drive trains and generator sets ( earlier post ), will demonstrate a plug-in hybrid version of the iconic London Black Cab featuring EVO’s DuoDrive system at the.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Hertz has a national footprint of locations across North America suitable for bp pulse to build and manage a network of fast-charging hubs to serve Hertz customers, including taxi and ride sharing drivers, as well as the general public.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Yunnan Investment Holdings Group and BYD intend to open new energy vehicle manufacturing plants in Yunnan Province, expanding BYD’s EV and new-energy businesses into southwest China and neighboring Asian countries. China) promise to support strong growth in manufacturing.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2018

a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle Group, to co-develop a medium-duty extended range electric truck. VIA’s vehicle integration capability, at both production facilities in Utah and Mexico, provides a range of commercial vehicles to meet zero emissions requirements. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2010

BYD, in addition to being a major advanced battery manufacturer, is the fastest growing Chinese automotive manufacturer. The company recently launched the e6, a pure electric vehicle and established itself as the first manufacturer in China to commercialize taxi business with its e6. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

ZAP Jonway plans to introduce an electric A280—the “little brother”to the A380 being used as an electric taxi. ZAP is a 15-year-old California EV company and Jonway Auto is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jonway Group, a 20-year-old Chinese vehicle manufacturer. Click to enlarge. million in cash.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2020

Combining AI, Internet of Things (IoT) and other advanced technologies, the lab will create a human-centered smart manufacturing platform that will be validated through a small pilot EV production facility. In conjunction with the platform, an innovative product development process and on-demand production system will be tested and proven.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2012

The global market for light-duty (LD) natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—including passenger cars, light-duty trucks and commercial vehicles—will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% manufacturers running on CNG and with a refueling infrastructure largely in place to support a. between 2012 and 2019, reaching 3.2

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MARCH 30, 2014

Three-wheelers offer an efficient, quick and economical way of transportation even in the areas where buses, trucks, taxis, etc. are therefore emerging as the favorite markets for the leading three-wheeler manufacturers across the globe. cannot effectively penetrate. through predefined routes called spokes.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2012

The project will leverage existing investments in Tesla’s manufacturing and assembly line for the currently available Model S. the air district will demonstrate specially designed battery electric taxis that can use switchable batteries to give the vehicles essentially unlimited range. The new award recipients are: Tesla Motors, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2011

The Guangzhou accord calls for the municipal government to encourage local car manufacturers, such as Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group, to produce electric cars with switchable batteries. It also calls for the city to promote electric-car adoption in fleet segments including public-sector vehicles and private-sector fleets such as taxis.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford is focusing its EV plan on its areas of strength—electrifying its most popular, high-volume commercial vehicles, trucks, SUVs and performance vehicles to make them even more capable, productive and fun to drive. A high-volume autonomous vehicle designed for commercial ride hailing or ride sharing, starting in North America.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Antonov has developed its latest modeling tools to help demonstrate the performance and efficiency benefits of its powershift multi-speed transmission to electric vehicle manufacturers. This research and development project was also part funded by the TSB.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2018

One hundred seventy FCEVs will be operated as taxi or private-hire vehicles, and the remaining 10 will be used by the police.). The €26-million (US$32-million) pan-European initiative will introduce the 180 FCEVs into a combination of taxi, private-hire and police fleets. ZEFER is co-funded with €5 million ($6.1

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