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Argo AI and Ford to launch self-driving vehicles on Lyft network by end of 2021; targeting 1,000 over next 5 years

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Argo AI and Ford will deploy Ford self-driving cars, with safety drivers, on the Lyft network, as part of a network access agreement, with passenger rides beginning in Miami later this year and in Austin starting in 2022. In addition, Lyft will receive 2.5% In addition, Lyft will receive 2.5%

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Lilium Announces Firm Order of 20 Lilium Jets from U.S. Operator UrbanLink

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Miami, Florida — Lilium N.V. As part of the agreement, UrbanLink will. continued] The post Lilium Announces Firm Order of 20 Lilium Jets from U.S.

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British Airways challenges UK universities to develop a new generation of sustainable aviation fuel; part of $400M investment from parent

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The winners will also be invited to present their pathway at sustainability events in Miami and Montreal, as well as to the executive team at British Airways and IAG, the airline’s parent company. The challenge is being launched as part of British Airways’ Centenary celebrations. The runners up will also receive cash sums.

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Doroni’s all-electric flying car gets flight certified in the US

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Miami-based Doroni Aerospace announced Friday its all-electric flying car , the Doroni H1, received official FAA Airworthiness Certification. And the best part – it’s designed to fit in your garage. Flying electric cars are not just for sci-fi movies.

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Tesla Cybertruck becomes vehicle of choice for tennis superstar Serena Williams, Reddit founder

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Tennis superstar Serena Williams and her husband, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian , were recently spotted leaving a Miami party in a rather interesting vehicle. The party was held in the midst of Art Basel, Miami Beach, as noted in a Daily Mail report. More photos.

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Tesla short seller Jim Chanos hit with lawsuit from partner over alleged fund misuse

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The suit further claimed that Chanos had sold a luxury Miami apartment owned by Chanos & Co. Jim Chanos, for his part, has denied the allegations, dubbing Conlon’s lawsuit as ”puzzling and baseless.” Conlon Holdings is looking to prevent Chanos from accessing the proceeds from the Miami apartment sale.

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CoFlow Jet signs JOA with NASA to commercialize deflected slip-stream technology for eV/STOL

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Tiltrotors, tiltwings, and lift plus may soon be part of history. Gecheng Zha, CEO of CoFlow Jet, and professor at the University of Miami. We are developing advanced fully electric vertical and short takeoff and landing (eV/STOL) vehicles using DSS enabled by CFJ, which will make urban transportation and eCommerce economically viable.