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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet coming to NYC yellow cab industry thanks to Gravity

Teslarati

MAY 6, 2021

The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) recently approved its pilot program to introduce more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the yellow taxi industry. Gravity means to participate in TLC’s BEV pilot program with a fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis. seconds are eligible to join the program. . Credit: Gravity ).

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Can air taxis fly between Delhi and Gurgaon? – ET Auto

Baua Electric

MAY 5, 2024

California-based Archer’s taxi-cum-plane is called e-VTOL, short for electrical vertical takeoff and landing. California-based Archer’s taxi-cum-plane is called e-VTOL, short for electrical vertical takeoff and landing. An air taxi (per passenger) will cost up to 1.5 Flyovers aren’t enough.

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

Baua Electric

MAY 11, 2024

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. It can carry two people, including a pilot, or 200 kg of luggage.”

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DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Didi Chuxing (DiDi), the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, will launch Latin America’s first shared electric vehicle (EV) fleet through its app in Mexico, as the company further invests in sustainable transportation innovations in the region. —Juan Andrés Panamá, Head of Operations of DiDi Mexico.

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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The partnership agreement between three local governments and eight companies aims to develop new modes of transportation, and to promote the use of renewable energy, in the Hamadori area of Fukushima Prefecture. The overall goal is to help develop a revitalized, resilient and sustainable low-carbon community.

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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

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

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2020

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.

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Axis Bank extends Rs 1 billion loan to Everest Fleet for EVs | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

Axis Bank has extended a loan of Rs 1 billion to Everest Fleet to empower them to purchase electric vehicles to be deployed as green taxis in India. It is expected to have a market transformation effect that we hope will help catalyse deployment of more electric vehicles by green ride hailing companies in India.”

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

Teslarati

AUGUST 10, 2021

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

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

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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DiDi expands GAIA initiative worldwide to facilitate data-driven research in transportation

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2018

While ensuring data security and privacy, DiDi shares carefully curated transportation data with the academic community and works side-by-side with researchers to accomplish the mission of making transportation better. Any data made available will be anonymized and aggregated, as well as encrypted at rest and in transit.

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UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2017

In contrast, by encouraging a large increase in trip sharing, transit use, and active transport through policies that support compact, mixed use development, cities worldwide could save an estimated $5 trillion annually by 2050 while improving livability and increasing the likelihood of meeting climate change targets. —Fulton et al.

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Better Place Secures $350M Series B Round led by HSBC Group

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2010

As part of the deal, Kevin Adeson, HSBC Head of Global Capital Financing, will join the Better Place Board of Directors, and HSBC will own approximately 10% of the company’s shares. The company intends to expand into markets where the business model economics and investor returns are optimized, notably in Europe and Asia.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

This effort builds on a productive partnership of public agencies to make progress in attaining a clean, sustainable transportation sector. FirstCNG will receive $300,000 to construct a compressed natural gas fueling station in Lake Forest (Orange County) to support taxis and other commercial vehicles near the John Wayne Airport.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

MARCH 29, 2022

They are a leading vehicle leasing and mobility solutions company with over 3,000 customers and over 25,000 vehicles on the road. Lower your company-wide emissions with sustainable vehicles. They then started to cash up those drivers in company allocated cars that did not meet their threshold. . Some things to consider.

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

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

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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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Drive Electric has advocated for a comprehensive plan to decarbonise transport for the past two years. Our submission and inputs relate specifically to accelerating the uptake of e-mobility, but we recognise that decarbonising transport is much wider than that. The Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) has the opportunity to be that plan.

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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet coming to NYC yellow cab industry thanks to Gravity

Can air taxis fly between Delhi and Gurgaon? – ET Auto

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

DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

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

CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

Axis Bank extends Rs 1 billion loan to Everest Fleet for EVs | Autocar Professional

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

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

DiDi expands GAIA initiative worldwide to facilitate data-driven research in transportation

UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

Better Place Secures $350M Series B Round led by HSBC Group

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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