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Anand Mahindra unveils India’s first electric flying taxi prototype, praises IIT Madras’ innovation – ET Auto

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The prototype, developed by the ePlane Company , an initiative at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras , is set to be operational by next year, showcasing India’s strides in innovative transportation solutions. ” He later mentioned that, when completely charged, its range is up to 200 kilometres. “It

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First electric Urban Air Port secures UK government backing; eVTOL hub

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Air-One is a world-first fully-operational hub for future electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft—such as cargo drones and air taxis—to be launched in Coventry (UK) later this year. The South Korean company plans to create its own eVTOL aircraft and support the broader urban air mobility eco-system.

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CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

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The report, Opportunities for hydrogen in commercial aviation , which had technical input and funding from The Boeing Company, finds that growing hydrogen industry momentum could provide an opportunity to introduce hydrogen for niche airport applications (such as ground support equipment) as early as 2025. —Dr Marshall.

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8 countries commit to increase the share of EVs in their government fleets

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Changing the trajectory of emission in road transportation involves a global shift towards low-emission vehicles, along with the adoption of broader sustainable transportation principles. The share will increase significantly in the coming decades unless high-impact actions are taken.

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Tesla confirms that 100% of its scrapped batteries are recycled and 0% end up in landfills

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Tesla’s business is built on the strength of the company’s battery innovations. This idea was soundly debunked by Tesla in its 2020 Impact Report , with the company stating that 100% of its scrapped batteries are recycled, and 0% end up in landfills.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment.

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New Alliance Including Eaton, IBM, AECOM, and Beiqi Foton to Advance EVs in China

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NESTIA, the New Energy Sustainable Transportation International Alliance, includes Eaton, AECOM, IBM, vehicle manufacturer Beiqi Foton Motor Co., NESTIA will place special focus on deployment of clean energy vehicles in taxi, bus, refuse and sanitation fleets, along with the accompanying charging infrastructure.

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