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Continental launches series production of technologies for robo-taxis

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Continental technologies such as ABS, radar and redundant brake system are being used in series production for robo-taxis for first time. Continental’s braking portfolio includes suitable technologies for robo-taxis, such as the MK C1 one-box brake system. Continental has held a stake in this driverless vehicle manufacturer since 2017.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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have established a partnership to provide platform services for the taxi industry. The partnership will utilize DiDi’s advanced AI technologies to build ride-hailing platforms to enhance efficiency for both taxi operators and drivers. In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1 In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1

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Geely raises $400M via Green Bonds sale to develop and produce TX5 range-extended electric London taxis

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At 31,000 square metres, the Ansty facility will now be 50% larger than originally planned to accommodate the enhanced R&D centre and additional technical facilities alongside the production line to build the new TX5. In January 2016, a consortium led by the London Taxi Company was awarded an Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) grant of £17.5

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Sweden’s FVG to add 400 Volvo V70 Bi-Fuel cars to fleet; options for up to 240 more

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together with Volvo Car Sverige and Upplands Motor, announced that Sweden-based Fågelviksgruppen (FVG) has signed an agreement covering the purchase of 400 Volvo V70 Bi-Fuel taxis with Westport technology and fuel systems including options to purchase up to 240 more. Westport expects the balance to be delivered by the third quarter 2016.

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easyJet and Wright Electric: all-electric short-haul flights within a decade

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Wright Electric has set itself the challenge of building an all-electric commercial passenger jet capable of flying passengers across easyJet’s UK and European network within a decade. Since 2000, easyJet has reduced its emissions by more than 31% per passenger kilometer in 2016.

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Juniper Research: taxi sector to lead self-driving market to >22M consumer vehicles on the road by 2025

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The new research, Autonomous Vehicles & ADAS: Adoption, Regulation & Business Models 2016-2025 , found that the market adoption of AV (Autonomous Vehicle) technology is set to accelerate over the next few years, driven by increasingly stringent vehicle safety specifications; environmental pressures; and rapid technological developments.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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This study sheds light on the urban passenger transport sector in China, which accounted for around 20% (188 MtCO 2 ) of the total carbon emissions of the transport sector in 2016, and aims to answer whether the CO 2 emissions from the urban passenger transport sector can reach its peak before 2030 and how to reach the peak.