2005, Taxi and Vehicles

Toyota introduces new LPG hybrid taxi in Japan; trial of lane-specific congestion info from taxi data

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” The new model showcases a people-friendly, universal design that provides usability and comfort to a wide range of people through continual innovations and improvements, from grab handles to the overall vehicle structure. mpg US, 5.51

Taxi

Taxi Japan Toyota Hybrid

Rio launches electric taxi program with Nissan LEAFs

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

The city of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is launching an electric taxi program, through a partnership between the Rio de Janeiro City Government, Nissan do Brasil Automóveis (NBA) and Petrobras Distribuidora. In the first phase, two Nissan LEAF taxis will be available in Rio. By the end of the year, 13 more units will be added to the fleet.

Taxi

Taxi Nissan Brazil Recharge

AC Propulsion signs electric vehicle drivetrain and battery pack supply contract with Beiqi Foton Motor

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2011

The 100 Midi-E vehicles will be in service as taxis in the Yanqing area of Beijing in 2012. In 2005, AC Propulsion established a subsidiary manufacturing operation in Shanghai, which provided components used in the BMW Mini-E program. Sales are expected to reach this level within 3 years.

Supplies

Supplies Motor Motors Motoring

Torqeedo using BMW i3 batteries in electric propulsion system for boats; 30.5 kWh for $33K

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2017

Torqeedo was founded in 2005 in Starnberg, Germany and is leading on a global basis as a provider of electric and hybrid propulsion systems for motorboats from 1 to 160 HP for sailing yachts and commercial marine applications, such as ferries and water taxis. kWh BMW i3 pack offered by Torqeedo has a usable capacity of 30.5

BMW

BMW Lithium Ion Batteries Battery

History of Electric Vehicles in India

Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 28, 2021

“ Electric vehicles are the future,” You hear it often and we proclaim it all the time. Electric vehicles are eco-friendly and hence a good choice for individuals because they have the proper level of functionality. Do we, however, have any knowledge of the history of electric vehicles?

India

India Electric Vehicles Vehicles 2001

Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

F-150

F-150 Mexico 2020 Ford

Study of In-use Vehicle Activity and Emissions in Tianjin, China Yields Fleet and Emissions Profiles, Policy Implications

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

From 1990 to 2007, the total number of registered civil-use vehicles in China grew from 5.5 The majority of these vehicles are used in populous metropolitan areas. Consequently, vehicle emissions have become an increasingly conspicuous contributor to air pollution in Chinese urban areas. million miles) per day.

Emissions

Emissions China Fleet Taxi

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

Geely Group and CRI intend to collaborate on the deployment of renewable methanol fuel production technology in China and explore the development and deployment of 100% methanol-fueled vehicles in China, Iceland and other countries. The company is proactively working with partners across China to expand the use of methanol-fueled vehicles.

Renewable

Renewable Carbon Water Fuel

KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

The study, published as an open-access paper in the journal Environmental Pollution , examined trends in air pollution over a ten-year period spanning 2005 to 2014, using data collected from 65 roads. Overall, there was a decrease in total traffic between 2005 and 2014, mainly explained by the reduction in cars and taxis.

London

London Pollution Parts Exhaust

Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

While it was picking up steam at that point, in the years since it has morphed and been influenced by changing technology, both in vehicles and in the software that enables the service. Where it used to be Hertz or Avis–or a taxi–the choices now are much more complex. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated.

Cars

Cars Fleet Los Angeles Houston

The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Lead the team that won the DARPA Grand Challenge in 2005 for developing a vehicle that could navigate and drive through a desert course without human intervention. We are all stampeding towards an electric vehicle future. Heywood points out that for an average vehicle a “ 20% reduction in weight = 825 lbs. 0.9 - 0.95X.

2009

2009 Congress 2007 Personal

Fords US Hybrid Sales Up 73% for First 9 Months of 2009; Total US Hybrid Sales Down 14% for Same Period

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Through September, Ford has sold 26,016 hybrid vehicles, up 73% versus the 15,015 units for the same period last year. Both vehicles deliver an EPA-certified 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway. Earlier post.). of the total.

2009

2009 Hybrid Sale Ford

Humanoid Robots Are Getting to Work

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The DARPA Grand and Urban Challenges for autonomous vehicles, in 2005 and 2007, formed the foundation for today’s autonomous taxis. These robots were clearly research projects, but DARPA has a history of catalyzing technology with a long-term view.

Seattle

Seattle Commercial Building 2015

Will China win the electric car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

The vehicle, which takes seven-nine hours to fully recharge and has a 250mile range, will be made available to “government agencies, utilities, and maybe some celebrities” as the company part-owned by Warren Buffet bids to raise brand awareness. Now, BYD is set to conquer America. Home field advantage. There are environmental incentives too.

China

China Green Electric Cars BYD

EV Driven

Toyota introduces new LPG hybrid taxi in Japan; trial of lane-specific congestion info from taxi data

Rio launches electric taxi program with Nissan LEAFs

AC Propulsion signs electric vehicle drivetrain and battery pack supply contract with Beiqi Foton Motor

Torqeedo using BMW i3 batteries in electric propulsion system for boats; 30.5 kWh for $33K

History of Electric Vehicles in India

Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

Study of In-use Vehicle Activity and Emissions in Tianjin, China Yields Fleet and Emissions Profiles, Policy Implications

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Fords US Hybrid Sales Up 73% for First 9 Months of 2009; Total US Hybrid Sales Down 14% for Same Period

Humanoid Robots Are Getting to Work

Will China win the electric car race? The Green Piece

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