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New Autonomous Air Taxi Trial in Thailand

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Electric air taxis are not going to take over transportation. continued] The post New Autonomous Air Taxi Trial in Thailand appeared first on CleanTechnica. In my humble opinion, our skies are not going to be full of small aircraft that look like giant bugs. However, I do believe that electric air.

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United Airlines and Archer to launch first commercial electric air taxi route in Chicago

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Archer Aviation and United Airlines plan to launch the first air taxi route in Chicago, between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vertiport Chicago. The early launch routes will focus in on airport to city center transportation service, which are referred to as “trunk” routes.

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Wisk unveils autonomous four-seat eVTOL air taxi; Generation 6

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Wisk Aero, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, revealed the first self-flying, all-electric, four-passenger vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. A larger passenger cabin with 4 seats and ample storage for baggage and personal carry-on items, making it one of the most versatile air taxis in the market.

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Archer Aviation signs a joint venture with Soracle to bring eVTOL air taxi services to Japan

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Japan is quickly becoming a hub for eVTOL and air taxi technology. This morning, Archer Aviation announced it is the latest sustainable aviation developer to sign a deal in the region and implement aerial taxi transportation, beginning with Soracle Corporation’s purchase of up to 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft.

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In Bangkok, Toshiba & Naturenix Begin Testing Battery Subscription Service for Electric Motorcycle Taxis

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Bangkok electric motorcycle taxis help travelers manage traffic congestion. Yet, previously, the batteries from the EV taxis suffered from high temperatures. continued] The post In Bangkok, Toshiba & Naturenix Begin Testing Battery Subscription Service for Electric Motorcycle Taxis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric Air Taxis Get One Step Closer With New Approval

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I’m sure you’re all familiar with the workings of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and what it will need to do before electric air taxis become legal. continued] The post Electric Air Taxis Get One Step Closer With New Approval appeared first on CleanTechnica. Oh, yeah, of course — none of us are.

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A New Era in Transportation — Part 2

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In Part 1 of this series, we addressed the anticipated impact of robotaxis on the regular taxi market. In Part 2, we will now explore the impact of Transportation as a Service (TAAS) on the general automotive market and the transportation. In case you missed it, here is the link.